School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text

by Selekman, Janice

• ISBN13: 9780803614031
• ISBN10: 0803614039
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-17
• Publisher: National Association of School Nurses

Summary

The only text endorsed by the National Association ofSchool Nurses (NASN), the recognized authority on school-age children andschool health issues! NASN's core purpose is to advance the delivery ofprofessional school health services to promote optimal health and learning instudents. NASN has over 12,000 members and 51 Affiliate School NurseOrganizations. Experts in the field describe evidence-based, best practicesfor the care of children while in school, and the role of the school nurse as avital link in the clinical management of child healthcare. Their common sense,practical approach can be applied to a diversity of school situations acrossthe country. The National Association of School Nurses' core purpose is to advance the delivery of professional school health services to promote optimal health and learning in students. NASN has over 12,000 members and 51 Affiliate School Nurse Organizations. School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text is the only text that is endorsed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the recognized authority on school-age children and school health issues. Please visit their website to learn more about this fantastic organization...http://www.nasn.org/

Table of Contents

Foundations of Professional School Nursing
Historical Perspectives of School Nursing	p. 3
Theories and Models of School Nursing Practice	p. 25
Coordinated School Health Programs	p. 45
Standards of Practice: What They Are and How to Use Them	p. 57
Requirements for School Nursing Practice and Certifications	p. 97
Roles and Functions of the School Nurse
Roles of the School Nurse	p. 111
The School Nurse's Role as a Health Educator	p. 129
The School Nurse's Role Related to Research	p. 159
Student Health and Education Plans	p. 177
Emergency Management, Crisis Response, and the School Nurse's Role	p. 205
The Evaluation of School Nurse Practice	p. 235
Legal Concerns
Legal Issues Related to School Nursing Practice: The Foundation	p. 257
Legislation Affecting School Nurses	p. 283
Federal Laws Protecting Children and Youth with Disabilities	p. 301
The Well Child: Preschool, School Age, and Adolescent
The Demographics of Children and Adolescents	p. 325
Growth and Development: Preschool through Adolescence	p. 343
The Student's Family	p. 383
Cultural Competence in Professional School Nursing Practice	p. 391
Collaboration with the Community	p. 409
Health Promotion	p. 437
Disease Prevention	p. 451
Episodic Illnesses of School Children
Acute Measures for Emergent Problems	p. 479
Common Complaints	p. 519
Athlete Health Promotion	p. 565
Skin Disorders	p. 589
Pediculosis Infestation	p. 603
Chronic Conditions of School Children
Children with Chronic Conditions	p. 615
Allergy	p. 647
Asthma	p. 677
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities	p. 705
Cerebral Palsy	p. 729
Cystic Fibrosis	p. 747
Diabetes Management in the School Setting	p. 757
Mental Health Concerns	p. 781
Mental Retardation	p. 811
Overweight Children: Making a Difference	p. 833
Seizure Disorder	p. 865
Acting Out and High-Risk Behaviors
Behavior Assessment and Management in School	p. 891
Violence in Schools	p. 919
High-Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents	p. 943
Pregnant and Parenting Teens	p. 963
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 989
Health Services Management
Setting Up the School Health Office	p. 1013
Budgeting and Accessing Funding	p. 1035
Staff Health	p. 1055
Staff Management	p. 1073
Dealing with Controversy in the Practice of School Nursing	p. 1113
Index	p. 1143
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