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Hello! I am new to school nursing and was wondering if there were any books you would recommend I purchase. Also, if there are any online resources you recommend. I'm currently interviewing for positions, but I'm pretty sure the training before I start is going to be minimal, so want to be as prepared as I can be. Thanks!!!

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Specializes in kids.

School Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice

This realy helps define your role and how it is defined by your state NPA. I also recommend joining your state association and NASN.

Welcome and good luck!

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Specializes in pediatrics, school nursing.

Brush up on pediatric assessment (if you still have your nursing school textbooks, just re-read your chapters on that!). Re-acquaint yourself with asthma, diabetes, allergies, anxiety/depression in children/adolescents, and ADHD.

For school nursing in particular, this is a great book:

https://www.amazon.com/Manual-School-Health-Educators-Professionals/dp/1416037780

I also recommend The Sports Medicine Advisor by Dr. Pierre Rouzier

Has assessment for common sports injuries and exercises to help with recovery.

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Thanks!!! I ordered the manual of school health book so far and will start looking through my old peds textbook! Looking into joining NASN. Any other info would be greatly appreciated!

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Specializes in School Nursing, Pediatrics.

Just ask us anything here! We will help you out!

Good luck!

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