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trouble. Some of the specific topics which the author clearly explains are how the heart functions; the varieties of heart trouble, including a discussion of the three major forms of heart trouble; some of the new medicines; functional heart troubles; obesityi diet; overwork and emotional strain; rest and exercise; and what some of the various organizations are doing. Included are some commonly-asked questions, with answers, concerning the heart and an interesting bar graph which shows the mortality rates among men in selected occupations. Public Affairs Pamphlet No. 137. Single Copy: 25 Cents. (Special quantity rates). Public Affairs Pamphlets. 22 East 38th Street. New York 16, New York. 20 pp., Fifteenth edition, 1960.

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SCHOOL NURSING A R O U N D THE U.S.A. PAULINE R. CARROLL, R.N.

.We Are Growing-Practitioners in the field of School Nursing have stead- ily increased over the years. “Facts About Nursing” published by the American Nurses Association in 1961 reported 11,060 full-time and 623 part-time nurses employed by Boards of Education. It is reasonable to believe that the 12,000 mark has been passed for school nurse practitioners.

We Are Learning-The publication mentioned above also reports about 45% of our group have one or more academic degrees. Many others are working toward a degree. In states where large concentrations of school nurses are found, preparation has probably reached a higher level. For example, in Pennsylvania there are approximately 1800 school nurses. Of this number about 65% have at least a baccalaureate degree.

The study of higher education for school nurses, commonly known as the “Stobo Study” was completed in 1961. In 1962, The National League For Nursing published “The Preparation And The Role Of Nurses In School Health Programs, Guidelines For The Use Of Administrators, Educators, And Students.” We are hopeful that this document will serve as a challenge to improve programs of higher education for school nurses. .We Are EvaZuating--“School Nursing Practice, A Guide For Evaluating, Implementing And Improving The Functions Of School Nurses” was published by the American Nurses Association in 1961. Plans are pres- ently being developed by A.N.A. for a study in school nursing. Work- shops and seminars in school health by state and local groups are con- ducted in several states with focus on the improvement of programs for children.

“The Nurse In The School Health Program,” a text, written by Gertrude Cromwell of Colorado who is well known to all school nurses was published by W. B. Saunders Company of Philadelphia in January 1963. This is the fourth book in our history to be written by a nurse. Miss Cromwell succinctly outlines techniques and procedures for school nurses which should prove invaluable in assessing their tasks. .We Are Cooperating-The School Health Section of the American Public Health Association in Miami, 1962 went on record encouraging State

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Departments of Education and Health to establish joint committees to recommend state policies on school health programs for local school districts.

Pennsylvania in September 1962 established a School Health Council comprised of six members; three from each state department. A State Advisory Committee of eighteen members representing practitioners closely involved in school health work with the Council.

The Interprofessional Research Commission on Pupil Personnel Services has established its first regional center for demonstration and research which is also the central office-at the University of Maryland- Dr. Walter Waetjen is General Director of the Commission. Three addi- tional centers are to be established. The work of the Commission is supported by a grant of 1.3 million dollars from the National Institute Of Mental Health. School nurses are represented by A.N.A. on this Com- mission. Physicians are represented by A.M.A. Eleven other national associations are active members. @We Are Dreaming-The Utopia of the future is among our deliberations. We think of adequate health programs for all school children, strong national and state leadership in school health, improved curriculae for higher education, and certification nation-wide. Much remains to be done as we move ahead together with those who believe school health is an important part of our American system of education and health.

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REVIEWS OF BOOKS AND REPORTS I I

Bucher, Charles A., Administration of School Health and Physical Education Prob- lems. Third edition. St. Louis: The C. V. Mosby Company, 1963, 498 pp., price $6.25.

Approximately one-third of this publication is devoted to the administration of the school health pro ram, per se. However, there are many references to the program as each specifc aspect of administration is considered. This text appears t o be directed primarily t o the professional student in a combined health and physical education program, since i t offers an overview of the total dual rogram from the administrator’s viewpoint. The student with a strong rofessionarhealth education background may feel that only minimal emphasis has Keen focused on many of the pertinent problems and issues in school health.

M. K. B. Murray, Leonard C., Life’s Creation and You. Midwest Education Service, 600

Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa, 1962, 48 pp., price $1.00. “Life’s Creation,” a lecture on the physiology of sex, and “What Every Parent

and Youth Should Know About Venereal Disease,” are discussed and outlined in this paperback publication in a dlrect and scientific manner. Written as a guide for teachers, nurses, ministers and school administrators, the booklet contains many drawings, a glossary, and a series of questions and answers regarding sex and venereal disease.

The booklet is part of a complete kit which contains fifty-three slides and lecture sheets, all of which have been prepared by Leonard C. Murra Ph.D., currently the Director of Health Education, Iowa State Department of l%alth. Further infor- mation regarding the ki t may be procured from Dr. Murray.

M. K. B.