Manual of School Health, 2e [Paperback]

Keeta Destefano Lewis (Author), Bonnie J. Bear (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721685218 | ISBN-13: 978-0721685212 | Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | Edition: 2

This comprehensive and practical guide to the health issues and concerns of students from birth through age 21 is thoroughly revised and updated in the newest edition. The book provides easy-access to information on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, medical syndromes, substance abuse, special education and emergency illness. New topics include diseases and medications, DSM-IV disorders, violence, adolescent health, 21st century challenges, neuroscience findings from the genome project, and biotechnology information related to growth and health. MANUAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2ND EDITION is small, light weight, and very portable. Created for use in school and community settings, this new edition is a valuable resource for every nurse or educator who works with children.

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About the Author

Keeta DeStefano Lewis, RN, PhD, FNASN, School Nurse Specialist, Special Education, Napa County Office of Education, Napa, CA; and Bonnie J. Bear, RN, BSN, MA, School Nurse Specialist, Early Intervention/Special Education, San Diego City Schools, San Diego, CA

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721685218
• ISBN-13: 978-0721685212
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manuel of School Health, February 16, 2005

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Lanette Reeves "school nurse" (Sacramento, Calif.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual of School Health, 2e (Paperback)

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for school and home, February 25, 2007

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D. R. Ghoogasian (Whittier, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual of School Health, 2e (Paperback)

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

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Help is at Hand!, June 15, 2008

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L. Deese "Nancy Nurse" (Monroe, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual of School Health, 2e (Paperback)

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!