School nurses and physicians are in a unique position to counsel parents effectively, since they are not as closely associated with the child's learning problems as are the instructional personnel and administrators of a school. (MJB)

A school nurse shares her discoveries on diagnosing ailments in children with black skin. (JD)

The importance of prompt treatment of the school phobic child, and the need for good communication among those concerned, are addressed in this article. The manifestation of school phobia is described and intervention methods are reviewed. (Author/MT)

The study provided a composite picture of health-related tasks performed in one school district. Nurses were able to evaluate their current practices and recommend specific improvements in nursing actions. Other school districts seeking a profile of their involvement in health-related tasks may request copies of the questionnaire or the entire…

The school nurse pilot project described demonstrated the effectiveness of the inservice program in extending the role of the nurse and the soundness of the principle that health services, provided where the people who need them are, when they are there, and in a way they can accept, are highly effective. (Author)

The use of volunteers in the school health program, as described, is one way to utilize the nurse's service in a most efficient manner. The plan does not deplete an already inadequate budget, expands the number of school health personnel, and increases available time to conduct a good program. (Author)

Parents and their college age daughters who are active in Women's Liberation differ widely in their attitudes about, and acceptance of, contraceptive information. (CJ)

Recommendations for an effective health program for community colleges are given. They are based on the authors' experiences with student health services at Cuyahoga Community College (Ohio) and on questionnaires that were sent to 59 2-year colleges. (BB)

The nurse practitioner can assist in the diagnosis of the learning disabled child by evaluating health and family history, and by performing basic physical and neurological examinations. (JMF)

The problems arising in using nurse practitioners as school nurses are discussed, including the training program involved, the individual's self-concept within the position, and the faculty's attitude. (JMF)

This article highlights the importance of the school nurse and immunization programs in fighting contagious diseases which have in the past harmed many young children. (SJL)

College health nurses are alerted to their responsibilities and the responsibilities of their employers to keep professional practice updated and to promote continued growth as a professional. (JD)

School officials can use school nurses' sickroom records to improve health and accident prevention programs. (JD)

Describes an educational program, which helped school nurses identify potential mental health problems. All school nurses in one district received the education, and six nurses developed and implemented practice improvement projects with at-risk students. The sessions addressed pathways to violence, therapeutic communication, and depression and…