School Nursing

The Essential Reference

School Nursing
Janice Loschiavo
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 470pg
30 Sep 2020 US
9780826135360
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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. Key Features:Provides comprehensive coverage of all elements of school nursing practiceHighlights best practices for the care and management of students, including the marginalized studentAddresses sexual orientation and gender identity, violence toward self and others, emergency, and disaster preparednessDiscusses the impact of COVID-19 on school nursing practice and related management strategiesOffers tips for the school nurse to thrive as advocate, health educator, and leaderPurchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN, is an adjunct instructor at William Paterson University Graduate Nursing Division and serves as a field supervisor for New Jersey City University. She had 26 years of experience as a school nurse before retiring from those positions in 2007. Ms. Loschiavo has received recognition for excellence both in teaching and as a school nurse, including the New Jersey Distinguished Alumni Award (2014), the Governor' s Teacher Recognition Award in 2006-2007, the nominee for Disney Teacher of the Year (2002), the New Jersey State School Nurse of the Year (1994-1995), the Bergen County School Nurse of the Year (1994-1995), and the state nominee for National School Nurse of the Year (1994-1995). While a school nurse, she was responsible for participating in Child Study Team meetings, maintaining health records, conducting health screenings, and providing first aid to students; teaching health classes; conducting faculty in-service training (anaphylaxis, child abuse, and first aid); organizing health fairs; running workshops for teachers and parents; and serving as liaison to the Division of Youth and Family Services. Ms. Loschiavo is the author of Fasts Facts for the School Nurse, now in its third edition, and contributed to Health Counseling: A Microskills Approach for Counselors, Educators, and School Nurses, Second Edition, edited by Richard Blonna. Mrs. Loschiavo also wrote and published Life' s Lessons for Children, which provides character education lesson plans for students K-12.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780826135360
Published: 30 Sep 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 470

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