This concise handbook provides quick access to all of the information that new and more experienced school nurses need to perform their duties competently and efficiently. Organised for ease of use, it offers guidelines for the range of daily tasks, nursing responsibilities, and clinical protocols needed for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies.

The book covers legal and ethical issues, documentation requirements, guidelines for managing acute and chronic conditions, behaviour problems, gender issues, disaster planning, infectious disease control, delivery of culturally appropriate care, drug abuse, and teen parenting. A key asset for the busy school nurse is the prioritisation of tasks and responsibilities. This handy reference is designed for new nurses entering the field or transitioning from a hospital setting, as well as experienced school nurses. Because it contains comprehensive information about all five of its components.

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