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Legal Resource for School Health Services

Author : Vicki Taliaferro

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Page : 642 pages

File Size : 33,22 MB

Release : 2019-08-21

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ISBN : 9780979249716

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The School Nurse Resource Manual was created as a quick reference for school nurses covering the many issues they encounter in their practice, and to assist them, their administrators and consulting physicians to develop consistent, evidenced-based policies and procedures for safe student care.All the clinical guidelines are presented in a consistent summary format and referenced to authoritative sources---which are professional, researched and peer reviewed publications.?Supports school nurses in providing safe, evidence-based care.?A quick, authoritative desk reference, as a study resource for certification. ?A must for new school nurses and a staple for every school health office.?The 2021 School Nurse manual is completely updated and expanded. ?Twenty-three completely new topics added, including Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Kidney Disease, Refugees, Human Trafficking, Vaping, Medical Devices and more



SCHOOL NURSE RESOURCE RESOURCE MANUAL Tenth Edition

Author : Jan Marie Ozias, PhD

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Page : 232 pages

File Size : 39,77 MB

Release : 2021-03

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ISBN : 9780979249723

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An efficient reference source for schoolnurses. Each guideline includes a definition of the disease or condition, history, presenting signs and symptoms, common medical and/or school health management strategies and school nurse follow-up.



Fast Facts for the School Nurse

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 319 pages

File Size : 21,63 MB

Release : 2019-07-09

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0826174159

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Praise for the Second Edition: “[This resource] will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is authored by a school nurse of publicly acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages.” —Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey This time-tested reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written for both new and experienced school nurses, it delivers consistently organized information in bulleted format. The third edition has been substantially revised with expanded coverage of first aid, depression screening, drug use, and adolescent sexuality. Authored by a nurse with over 25 years of school nursing experience, this resource offers clear guidelines to a full range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities. It provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with advice on legal and ethical considerations, documentation, and high-risk areas of school nursing practice. Also covered are the delivery of culturally appropriate care, screening tools, wellness strategies, individualized healthcare plans, and childhood obesity. The guide is also useful as a supplemental text for certification exam study. New to the Third Edition: New information on adolescent sexuality and gender identity Expanded coverage of first aid, including when to call 911 Depression screening, immigration laws, ethical dilemmas, and school shootings and gun control Use of medical marijuana, OTC drug use and abuse, opioid addiction and overdose treatment, and vaping Key Features: Addresses the five content components included in the National Certification Examination for School Nurses Covers guidelines, management protocols, and care plans for childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations Prioritizes responsibilities with a handy month-by-month task calendar Provides quick reference for health office setup, recommended immunizations, and national health observances Presents a technology chapter with information on reporting, software, and confidentiality issues





School Nursing: The Essential Reference

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 503 pages

File Size : 50,43 MB

Release : 2020-09-09

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0826135374

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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. Supplementary online resources include more than 100 multiple-choice review questions that can be used by school nurses to test themselves on essential knowledge to prepare for practice, or by instructors in the classroom setting. 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 Provides more than 100 multiple-choice review questions in an online supplementary resource Offers tips for the school nurse to thrive as advocate, health educator, and leader



Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 27,78 MB

Release : 2015-03-09

Category : Education

ISBN : 0826128769

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This concise reference resource for school nurses offers straightforward guidelines to a range of daily tasks and nursing responsibillities, including clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies; legal and ethical considerations; documentation; high-risk areas in school nursing practice; and the requirements of both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.--From publisher description.



Fast Facts for the School Nurse

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 331 pages

File Size : 30,26 MB

Release : 2023-06-22

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0826144829

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Fast Facts for the School Nurse provides quick access to information that busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written by a nurse with more than 25 years of school nursing experience, this consistently organized reference offers straightforward guidelines to a range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities. It provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with legal and ethical considerations, documentation, and high-risk areas in school nursing practice. The fourth edition has been substantially revised. Of significance is the first chapter which provides Words of Wisdom from school nurses and self-help guidance. Included also is expanded coverage of mental health issues, gender identity and transgenderism, and drug use. Information on technology in the school health office will also be updated. In addition, the new edition features new information on the COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting influence on school nursing practice. The summary questions at the end of each chapter will provide readers with immediate feedback. Most school nurses are thrown into their positions with little or no experience or orientation to the school setting. Finding appropriate resources is difficult. Fast Facts for the School Nurse provides the concise and practical information needed for immediate school nurse performance and is suitable for both the nurse new to practice and the experienced school nurse. New to This Edition: Guidance in answering difficult questions posed by students, teachers, parents, and administrators. "Words of Wisdom" from school nurse colleagues and self-help suggestions for a healthier you. New chapter dedicated to the National Association of School Nurses’ 21st Century Framework for School Nurse Practice™ New chapter on pandemic awareness, readiness, and steps a school nurse must take Expanded chapter on technologies for the school health office Updated information on mental health issues and awareness including depression, anxiety, stress Expanded chapter dealing with gender identify issues including transgender Additional information on use of marijuana and vaping Review questions at the end of each chapter (with answers and rationale) Key Features Addresses the five content components included in the National Certification Examination for School Nurses—health problems and nursing management, health appraisal, health promotion and disease prevention, professional issues, and special health needs Covers guidelines, management protocols, and care plans for childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations Includes new information on pandemic readiness and measures, mental health conditions, substance abuse, sexual orientation, and emerging technologies. Provides quick reference for health office set up, recommended immunizations, national health observances, and a handy month-by-month calendar



Nursing Research

Author : Denise F. Polit

Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Page : 678 pages

File Size : 32,37 MB

Release : 1983

Category : Medical

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The Sixth Edition of this classic text maintains its place as the "Gold Standard" of nursing research. Nationally and internationally known, respected and used, the text provides readers with the skills they need to design and implement a research investigation and critically evaluate published research reports. Now completely revised and updated to reflect the latest trends in quantitative and qualitative research, this essential guide offers a focused, "how-to" approach. New in this edition: expanded discussion of qualitative approaches; demonstration of qualitative and quantitative approaches working together; charts and tables offer description of qualitative approaches; stronger emphasis on the "hands-on, how-to" methodology; more in-depth examination of reasearch difference; research more powerful research utilization.



Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 18,18 MB

Release : 2015-03-09

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0826128777

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“Fast Facts for the School Nurse, Second Edition, will direct school nurses to the answers for many questions and to wiser counsel when a dilemma seems unsolvable. It is…authored by a school nurse of publicly acclaimed distinction who brings a lifetime of experience to these pages.” —Lucille A. Joel, EdD, RN, FAAN, Professor, College of Nursing Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey From the Foreword This concise reference provides quick access to information busy school nurses need every day to practice competently and efficiently. It is written for nurses who are transitioning to a school setting, yet has much to offer more experienced school nurses. The second edition has been substantially revised to address the Healthy People 2020 initiative to school-age children and their families, and to incorporate information about the push toward formal evaluation of school nurses. It discusses new technology and the effects of head trauma and other sports-related injuries on academic performance. New content, “Top 10 Timely Troublesome Topics for the School Nurse,” deals with issues such as getting substitutes and the prioritization of tasks for novice and substitute school nurses. Authored by a nurse with over 25 years of school nursing experience, this consistently organized reference offers straightforward guidelines to a range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities and provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with legal and ethical considerations, documentation, high-risk areas in school nursing practice, and the requirements of both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Included are the delivery of culturally appropriate care, screening tools, wellness strategies, care plans for children with chronic disorders and special needs, adolescent sexuality, childhood obesity, drug use, and a food allergies “tool kit.” “Clinical Snapshots” throughout highlight critical information. The guide is useful as a supplemental textbook for nursing students studying for state or national certification exams. New to the Second Edition: “Top 10 Timely Troublesome Topics for the School Nurse” Correlations of the Healthy People 2020 initiative with school nurse practice Meaningful examples (“Clinical Snapshots”) relevant to the topic The effects of head trauma and other sports-related injuries on academic performance Academic requirements for school nursing in each state Prioritization of tasks for novice and substitute school nurses



A Manual for School Nurses

Author : Kansas City (Mo.). Board of Education. School Nursing Procedures Com

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Page : 144 pages

File Size : 11,52 MB

Release : 1940

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