Main description:

Delivers the critical information school nurses need for effective practice.

School Nursing: The Essential Reference provides comprehensive coverage of school nursing-from key foundational principles and best practices for the care and management of students to the future of school nursing practice. Edited and authored by experts in the field, this multidisciplinary reference offers full background on the scope and standards of school nursing, interdisciplinary practices, coordinated school health programs, cultural competency, and laws and ethics. It also provides tools for the school nurse to thrive as an advocate, health educator, and leader.

School Nursing: The Essential Reference provides evidence-based clinical protocols for the management of acute and chronic illnesses and issues confronted by the marginalized student. Sexual orientation and gender identity are explored, as are violence toward self and others, emergency and disaster preparedness, and the impact of COVID-19. This guide is useful not only for novice and experienced school nurses, but also for school-nursing students and those preparing for state or national certification exams.

Key Features:

Provides comprehensive coverage of all elements of school nursing practice
Highlights best practices for the care and management of students, including the marginalized student
Addresses sexual orientation and gender identity, violence toward self and others, emergency, and disaster preparedness
Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on school nursing practice and related management strategies
Offers tips for the school nurse to thrive as advocate, health educator, and leader
Purchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Contents:

Part I. 20th Century School Health Practice
Early Beginnings and the Unfolding of a New Nursing Specialty
Prevention concepts in school nursing
The Intersection of Health Education and School Nursing
Part II. 21st Century School Health Practice
The Role of the school Nurse in Building Health Communities
Framework for the 21st Century School Nurse Practice
Interdisciplinary Practices and The New School Environment
The School Nurse, Health Office, and Therapeutic Interventions
The Developing Child and Challenges to Learning
Acute Conditions in the School-Aged Child
Chronic Conditions in the School-Aged Child
The New Alphabet for School Personnel
Part III. The Potentially Marginalized Child
Mental Health Disorders in School-Aged Children
Cultural Diversity
Substance Abuse in School-Aged Children
Gender Identity. Supporting Non-Binary and Transgender Students in the School Setting
Eating Disorders and Obesity in School-Aged Children
Bullying in the School Setting
Part IV. Future Perspectives For School Health Practice
Legal Aspects of School Nurse Practice
School-Based Health Clinics
Special Education
Violence Towards Self and Other
School-Based Crisis Management
Ethical Issues in the School Setting
21st Century Technology for the School Nurse
The Shifting Paradigm for School Health
Pandemics and Plagues