How does public health nursing practice support the core functions of public health?

The terms population and community are frequently used interchangeably but there are differences. What are those differences and how do those differences relate to the role of the public health nurse? Are nurses seen as leaders in public health? If yes, what have you observed that supports your answer? If not, why do you think that is true and what do think needs to change? How does public health nursing practice support the core functions of public health? Which of the 10 Essential Health Services are nurses most involved?Your initial posting should be 250 to 350 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.