School Nursing A Comprehensive Text

by Shannon, Robin Adair; Yonkaitis, Catherine F.

• ISBN13: 9781719649025
• ISBN10: 1719649022
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781719654548
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-07-09
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

Endorsed and promoted by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), this AJN Book-of-the-Year for multiple editions is the only comprehensive and current resource for practicing school nurses and students. From the foundations of practice, roles and functions, legal concerns, and leading and managing within school settings to the well child, the child with episodic and chronic illness, and behavioral issues, it encompasses all aspects of the delivery of healthcare services to school-age children, adolescents, and staff.
 
Written and edited by school nurses and pediatric experts, it features real-world-tested, best practices based on evidence and experience. There’s content here that you won’t find in other books, such as health assessments, individualized health plan development, mental health conditions including adolescent depression, contemporary legal issues, and current policy statements essential to school nursing.
 
Excellent book!“I definitely recommend this book for preparation as a school nurse and any nurse already in said position. It is an excellent source of information. I read it daily during my 1:1 school shift. It is filled with so much pertinent information. It is absolutely worth every penny!”—Alicia C., Online Reviewer
 
Must-have for new School Nurse!“It was full of very valuable information.”—Online Reviewer
 
A must have for any school nurse.“This book made me realize how much I didn’t know and has greatly improved my practice.”—Online Reviewer
 
Must-have for any School Nurse!“This book contains so much information and great examples that will help the school Nurse start a career path with confidence.”—David C., Online Reviewer

Table of Contents

I.School Nursing: A Specialty Practice
1.Historical Perspectives of School Nursing
2.Population Health and School Nursing Practice
3.The Specialty Practice of School Nursing
4.The School Nurse’s Role as Educator
5.Evidence-based School Nursing Practice
II.Legal Foundations for School Nursing
6.The Law and School Nursing Practice
7.Federal Laws Protecting Students with Disabilities
8.Health and Education Plans for Students with Special Healthcare Needs
III.Population Health School Nursing Practice
9.Growth and Development: Preschool Through Adolescence
10.Culturally Effective School Nursing Care
11. Student Exposure to Trauma
12.Health Promotion and Screening in Schools
13.Disease Prevention and Management in Schools
14.Prevention & Management of Childhood Obesity in Schools
15.Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response in Schools
IV.Caring for Students with Episodic Conditions
16.Students With Health Common Complaints
17.Students With Acute Illness and Injury
18.Students with Skin Conditions
19.Students who are Pregnant and Parenting
V.Caring for Students with Special Healthcare Needs
20.Supporting Students With Special Healthcare Needs
21.Students With Allergies
22.Students With Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis
23.Students with Diabetes
24.Students with Select Chronic Conditions
25.Students with Medical Complexity
VI.Caring for Students With Neurologic, Behavioral, and Mental Health Conditions
26.Students With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
27.Students With Seizures and Epilepsy
28.Students With Behavioral/Mental Health Concerns and Conditions
29.Students Engaging in Risk-taking Behaviors
VII.School Health Services Leadership
30.Managing the School Health Office
31.Supervising School Health Services
32.Funding and Budgeting for School Health Services
33.Promoting School Staff Wellness