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NASN School Nurse (Print) Jan 2024This is the second in a series of articles looking at school health data collection from identification of data points to utilizing data to share your story and submit...
This is the second in a series of articles looking at school health data collection from identification of data points to utilizing data to share your story and submit your data to contribute to the National School Health Data Set: Every Student Counts! This article focuses on using data to share your story. Data storytelling versus data visualization will be discussed as well as schools nurses can utilize easy access programs to support this process. Building on the first article in the series, the school nurse will not only identify the and related to data collection but also to link school health data to educational data to increase the audience of the story and follow data sharing regulations.
Topics: Humans; School Nursing; Information Dissemination; Schools; Students; Data Collection
PubMed: 37997345
DOI: 10.1177/1942602X231214247 -
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Oct 2023School connectedness is needed to improve youth mental health. Developing a school connection is more arduous for Black youth with a history of pervasive exclusionary... (Review)
Review
School connectedness is needed to improve youth mental health. Developing a school connection is more arduous for Black youth with a history of pervasive exclusionary discipline. This narrative review discusses academic and socioemotional consequences of school removals while highlighting disparities for Black youth. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, identifying relevant studies and publications using electronic databases; results from the last ten years were preferable but older references were included if deemed important. Recommendations for elevating the influence of school nursing has been included to help mitigate disparities and racial bias, considering historical discipline trends and rising mental health needs.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; School Nursing; Schools; Black People; Black or African American; Racism
PubMed: 37813496
DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2023.09.002 -
The Journal of School Nursing : the... Sep 2023This study is a cost-benefit analysis examining an urban district's partial school nurse coverage conversion to full-time coverage. Through a partnership with a health...
This study is a cost-benefit analysis examining an urban district's partial school nurse coverage conversion to full-time coverage. Through a partnership with a health care system, the district received funding, resulting in the hiring of full-time nurses to cover all K-8 elementary schools. Researchers compared the cost of nursing services to the savings in teacher, secretary, principal, and parent productivity, reduced medical procedure costs, and grants nurses managed. The year before implementing additional nurses, the return on investment (ROI) to the community for nursing services was calculated to be $1.59 for every dollar invested in schools with full-time coverage and $1.29 for schools with partial coverage. After implementing full-time nurses in each school, there was an ROI of $1.50 during the 2015-2016 school year, $1.64 for 2016-2017, and $1.67 for 2017-2018. The analysis provides evidence that full-time coverage could result in a positive ROI for schools and the community.
PubMed: 37661668
DOI: 10.1177/10598405231197836 -
NASN School Nurse (Print) Sep 2023School nurse administrators increasingly express concerns over the availability of substitute school nurses with return to in-person learning after the height of the...
School nurse administrators increasingly express concerns over the availability of substitute school nurses with return to in-person learning after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While healthcare staffing concerns and shortages are not unique to the school setting, the increasing health acuity of the student population, delegation principles, and staffing models complicate the issue. Traditional methods of covering absences may no longer suffice. In this article, five school nurse administrators share strategies, comparing pre-pandemic to current day facilitation of providing coverage for the absences of their healthcare staff.
Topics: Humans; School Nursing; Nurse Administrators; Pandemics; COVID-19; Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; Nursing Staff, Hospital
PubMed: 37226464
DOI: 10.1177/1942602X231172200 -
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen... Jul 2023The Nursing and Midwifery Council recognises that using simulated practice learning within the pre-registration nursing curriculum is a valuable way for students to...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council recognises that using simulated practice learning within the pre-registration nursing curriculum is a valuable way for students to develop nursing knowledge and skills. The University of Huddersfield developed simulated placements in the pre-registration nursing curriculum in 2021. Simulated placements are now embedded within all fields of the BSc and MSc programmes, providing structured, innovative learning experiences that embrace online technology in supporting the development of skills and knowledge relevant to all fields of nursing. Developing these placements has provided an opportunity for faculty staff to work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, service users and carers, academics and technologists. This article offers an overview of that work, addressing challenges, operational issues, and insight into some of the activities developed to support students' learning.
Topics: Humans; Curriculum; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Learning; Midwifery; Students, Nursing
PubMed: 37410679
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.13.636 -
Annals of Palliative Medicine Sep 2023There is a growing recognition that oncology nurses are vitally important for an effective cancer control system. Although there is variation among countries, oncology...
There is a growing recognition that oncology nurses are vitally important for an effective cancer control system. Although there is variation among countries, oncology nursing is being recognized as a specialty practice and seen as a priority for development in cancer control plans in many settings. Ministries of Health in many countries are beginning to acknowledge the role nurses play in achieving successful cancer control outcomes. Additionally, the need for access to relevant education for oncology nursing practice is being recognized by nursing and policy leaders. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the growth and development of oncology nursing in Africa. Several vignettes are presented by nurse leaders in cancer care from several African countries. Their descriptions offer brief illustrations regarding the leadership nurses are providing in cancer control education, clinical practice, and research in their respective countries. The illustrations offer insight into the urgent need, and the potential, for future development of oncology nursing as a specialty given the many challenges nurses face across the African continent. The illustrations may also provide encouragement and ideas for nurses in countries where there is little current development of the specialty about how to proceed to mobilize efforts aimed toward its growth.
Topics: Humans; Oncology Nursing; Education, Nursing; Africa; Nurse's Role; Growth and Development
PubMed: 37431222
DOI: 10.21037/apm-22-1323 -
The Journal of School Nursing : the... Oct 2023School-based health centers (SBHCs) positively influence student health. However, the extent to which these benefits are actualized varies across sites. We conducted...
School-based health centers (SBHCs) positively influence student health. However, the extent to which these benefits are actualized varies across sites. We conducted focus groups with high school students and teachers at an underperforming SBHC to identify facilitators and barriers to student access to SBHC services. Our qualitative analysis revealed four main emergent categories: (1) students' knowledge of SBHC services; (2) teachers' perceptions of, and experiences with, the SBHC; (3) accessing and utilizing SBHC services; and (4) student and teacher suggestions to improve the school-SBHC relationship. Our findings suggest that the relationships between health center staff and teachers are crucial and can be damaged with poor implementation. Additionally, there was a general lack of knowledge about the procedures for accessing services at the SBHC. Participants provided recommendations, including strategies for better outreach and engagement with teachers and students, as well as operational strategies to enhance communication systems and the physical environment.
Topics: Humans; School Health Services; School Nursing; Students; Focus Groups; Schools
PubMed: 34184909
DOI: 10.1177/10598405211025008 -
Nurse EducatorThere is a critical need to prepare a diverse nursing workforce and address issues of structural racism and health inequities.
BACKGROUND
There is a critical need to prepare a diverse nursing workforce and address issues of structural racism and health inequities.
PROBLEM
A shortage of underrepresented nurse faculty exacerbates the lack of diversity in nursing education. Microaggressions and discrimination experienced by underrepresented nursing students hinder their personal and professional growth. Evaluating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and belonging within a school of nursing is crucial for progress.
APPROACH
An alumni survey and a faculty/staff survey were conducted to assess DEI perceptions, which informed the development of a strategic plan. Goals focused on monitoring the cultural climate, increasing diversity and inclusivity, and enhancing faculty competencies. Educational offerings and initiatives were implemented to support these goals.
OUTCOMES
Ongoing evaluation is essential to sustain progress in this critical area.
CONCLUSION
These efforts are necessary for sustainable progress and equitable care provision.
Topics: Humans; Cultural Diversity; Nursing Education Research; Faculty, Nursing; Schools, Nursing; Social Inclusion; Nursing Evaluation Research; Students, Nursing; Surveys and Questionnaires; Female; Male; Adult; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
PubMed: 37782939
DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001529 -
The Journal of School Nursing : the... Feb 2024
Topics: Humans; Italy; Nursing Services; Schools; School Nursing
PubMed: 37964552
DOI: 10.1177/10598405231213961 -
Ageing Research Reviews Sep 2023Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome that is often overlooked in clinical settings. The most accurate instrument for screening delirium has not been... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome that is often overlooked in clinical settings. The most accurate instrument for screening delirium has not been established. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the 4 'A's Test (4AT), Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC), and Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) in detecting delirium among older adults in clinical settings. These assessment tools feature concise item sets and straightforward administration procedures. Five electronic databases were systematically searched from their inception to September 7, 2022. Studies evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of the 4AT, Nu-DESC, and CAM against the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or International Classification of Diseases as the reference standard were included. Bivariate random effects model was used to summarize the sensitivity and specificity results. A total of 38 studies involving 7378 patients were included. The 4AT, Nu-DESC, and CAM had comparable sensitivity in detecting delirium (0.76, 0.78, and 0.80, respectively). However, the specificity of the CAM was higher than that of the 4AT (0.98 vs 0.89, P = .01) and Nu-DESC 0.99 vs 0.90, P = .003). Diagnostic accuracy was moderated by the percentage of women, acute care setting, sample size, and assessors. The three tools exhibit comparable sensitivity, and the CAM has the highest specificity. Based on the feasibility of the tools, nurses and clinical staffs could employ the Nu-DESC and the 4AT on screening out positive delirium cases and integrate these tools into daily practice. Further investigations are warranted to verify our findings.
Topics: Humans; Female; Aged; Delirium; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
PubMed: 37527704
DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102025