Manual of School Health: A Handbook for School Nurses, Educators, and Health Professionals

By Keeta Destefano Lewis and Bonnie J. Bear

Book Overview

Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 - in the school setting. You'll find valuable guidance on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid, medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting today's children, including mental health disorders, disaster management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works with children.A best practice approach to health issues and concerns helps you provide the best possible care to students.A clear, consistent outline format and straightforward writing style make it easy to locate and apply essential information.Updated content includes important contemporary issues in schools, such as body piercing, backpack syndrome, and computer ergonomics.Brain Findings section offers relevant information about recent brain and neurology research, with insights on how it relates to childhood development and health.Numerous appendices, including the latest growth charts and immunization schedules, provide essential information for assessing school age children.English-Spanish translation guide for common health terms and phrases helps you communicate more effectively with Hispanic students.Web site resources at the end of each chapter provide reliable sources for further information and research.A convenient Glossary familiarizes you with important terminology and definitions used throughout the book.New, user-friendly design helps you find key information quickly with helpful boxes, tables, and headings.New 8-page color insert serves as an instant visual reference to help you identify rashes, skin lesions, and other dermatological conditions that are common among school-age children.A separate chapter on first aid walks you through the management of common injuries and emergency situations.Revised mental health chapter presents current, detailed information on the major mental disorders that affect school-age children such as depression, autism, and Asperger's, with an extensive psychotropic medication table.A new chapter devoted to disaster management includes the latest information on bioterrorism and homeland security threats to help you create an action plan for disaster situations.A revised chapter on violence addresses sexual assault, self-mutilation, suicide, domestic violence, and violence in the schools, to help you stay informed about current societal trends, issues, and developments.New information on teen pregnancy offers helpful guidelines on communicating with students about this important issue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416037780
• ISBN13: 9781416037781
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" 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!

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.