Manual of School Health

by Keeta Destefano Lewis and Bonnie J. Bear

Book Overview

This comprehensive and practical guide addresses the health issues and concerns of students from birth through age 21. It features easily accessible information on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, medical syndromes, substance abuse, special education and emergency illness. Small,
light-weight and very portable, it's ideal for use in school and community settings. Previously publishing by Addison Wesley, it is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721685218
• ISBN13: 9780721685212
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Help is at Hand!

This book is an easy to use resource when you are dealing with issues that are new to you as a nurse. The nurses I supervise swear by it as a study aid for School Nurse Certification Review!

A great reference for school and home

The Manual of School Health, by Keeta DeStefano Lewis and Bonnie J. Bear, contains a wealth of vital information organized in a way that makes it easily accessible. As a reference book, the Manual reflects the rich background of the authors as both scholars and practitioners. The topics/chapters, both comprehensive and wide-ranging, include * Growth and Development characteristics * Vision and Hearing * Acute Conditions * Chronic Conditions * Affective and Behavioral Disorders * Substance Abuse * Violence * Adolescent and Gender-Specific Issues * Special Education * Twenty-First Century Health Challenges * Emergency Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Each childhood condition and disorder is consistently and clearly listed with a definition, its etiology, characteristics, effects on individuals, health concerns/emergencies associated, management/treatment, additional information, and websites where one can acquire additional information. The authors have included information that the reader would have difficulty finding anywhere else. The appendices are rich with information: charts, tables, and graphs that one can access with ease. The illustrations are clear and useful. The authors have gone to great lengths to have the book reviewed by scholars, practitioners, and specialists in medicine and education to ensure that the information is accurate, current, and thoroughly practical. The Manual of School Health should be an essential and indispensable part of every school health office. As a former school principal and current educational consultant and trainer, I highly recommend this book. As a husband and father of three children, I keep one in my home. David Ghoogasian Educational Consultant/Trainer School Improvement Facilitator

Manuel of School Health

Dear Publisher, I am writing in support of the book "Manuel of School Health by Keeta Lewis and Bonnie Bear. I am a School Nurse in Washington Unified School and I use the book frequently in my practice of School Nursing. I cover 4 schools including 3 elementaries and a middle school where I have approximately 2300 students. I often look up medical information in this book as well as make copies of the different pages for pages for parents and guardians. It is really the only book I have ever found that specifically covers our field of practice and the kind of illnesses we deal with on a daily basis. When I can copy a page and go over it with a family member, it very concisely outlines the treatment and care of the condition. Also, I especially appreciate the exclusion information the book details so that I know best practice guidelines and when to allow the student to return to achool. When it is in a book, in writing, it has validity and credibility and stips any arguement or debate about the guidelines. This book also helps me with information for teachers. They often ask me medical questions and I pull out my handy School Nurse manuel and can give them the answers they want in timely manner. Thank-you fo publishing this very handy guide that I can use on a daily basis as a School Nurse in Northern California. Lanette Reeves, R.N.

Excellent resource for school nurses

This book is an excellent reference book for school nurses. It is user friendly and has basic information for nurses working in schools. The only comment is that was last revised in 1986. The information presented is basic information which one needs to know if working in schools. I do feel it is time for an update to include current topics that we see in schools--increased use of medications for behavior modification, eating disorder issues, etc. I am purchasing this book for my office.