“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 medical training book 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 is a multidisciplinary reference tool for school nurses 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. This tool is also can be used as a sexual orientation and gender identity book as those topics are explored throughout this medical reference book. 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
• Purchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

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