ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Suzanne C.Smith AD.ASN.CPHQ. R.N. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SCOUT Founder and International Nurse Educator
The INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SCOUT. Critically needed health science instruction- in easy to read basic English language. Learn disease prevention methods, and avoidance of illnesses. Easy to understand teaching on germs , viruses, bacteria, fungi. What diseases do to our bodies, and how to assist in health emergencies. Nutrition, safe food preparation ,and hygiene. How to help care for the ill -bedside care and daily care. All body systems are explained with danger signs highlighted and the proper responses.
Paradigm shift- worldwide- access to health education for all . First class health education is now available to all . The teaching American nurses and doctors give their children is now available for all children, in every corner of the world. Field tested in developing countries. Today, In over 90 COUNTRIES, and being used by thousands.
Late night when most folks were sleeping an old nurse was sending out a HEALTH SCOUT to those who have no other resource for health education. It went to a LION'S Club leader, of ,Benin lions club, Nigeria. He will be using the course to educate the families of children who are currently in the leaper hospital there. Last week it went to the doctor and president of the Cancer Society in a developing country; the plan it to teach the families of cancer patients how to give care. A Private Islamic school just received the course, in Cameroon. And a health and safety trainer in Singapore will be teaching the young people of his community.
This is where the course is today; private and public schools, orphanages, student union organizations in India. Rotary, LIONS ,LEOS ,National Health Departments ,major global missionary and benevolent organizations, faith groups including; Buddhists ,Muslims, Hindus' and Christians ,overseas youth organizations and University students are teaching the HEALTH SCOUT.
Suzanne C.Smith AD.ASN.CPHQ. R.N. Founder and International Nurse Educator
With seven years of nursing school, college and university training, and over forty-five years of health care experience Suzanne C. Smith R.N. searches the world for answers to pressing health questions. Thousands of hours of health science research ,reviewing the latest information from trusted sources around the world, Evidenced based research was interpreted into easy to read and understand language.
Suzanne C. Smith Registered Nurse came up through the ranks- first as a nursing assistant- Licensed Practical Nurse, then a Registered Nurse. She earned a CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality in 2004, international quality improvement certificate in health care.
She is a graduate of the University of the State of New York- Regents College, Albany, NY. ,Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona- Honors and Phi Theta Kappa. Additional nursing education from the South Dakota State University, and University of Pittsburg , Pennsylvania.
Smith has been honored by Congressmen and other community leaders for her work. She has many years in health care leadership .Smith has been director of nursing, a clinical supervisor, a school nurse, a wilderness home health nurse and in leadership in two Health Maintenance Organizations. Her work always focuses on advocating for her patients and the improvement of care. She has been a board member of the United Way- Healthcare Allocations committee, served in the Red Cross, and numerous other volunteer positions.
Smith is ,a stroke survivor, and a lighthouse of encouragement to others. She is sought after for radio interviews. Author of 11 books, her books are written like a personal conversation with a nurse that really cares, because she does.
The HEALTH SCOUT readers will gain solid health science information and skills. And will make them extremely valuable to their families and communities.
Health Scouts: Respect themselves, Respect others, help others and teach others what they have learned.
The book is in plain English. Easy to teach. translate, adapt to your local needs and culture.