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The Journal of School Health May 1993School nurses often provide direct health care to school-age children, and thus need a range of knowledge and skills to meet the needs of less healthy children, as well...
School nurses often provide direct health care to school-age children, and thus need a range of knowledge and skills to meet the needs of less healthy children, as well as healthy children. To meet this challenge in South Carolina, a statewide continuing education program with didactic and school-based clinical instruction was implemented to enhance the scope of school nurse practice. The physical, psychosocial, and environmental health dimensions of the school nurse's role improved significantly when the program ended at nine months and were maintained at 18 months follow-up. However, program management skills did not improve. Practice guidelines indicate continuing education can improve practice in areas under direct control of the school nurse. Focus on development of program management skills is called for in continuing education. Redefinition of this aspect is crucial to full development of the school nurse role and improved health for school-age children.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Curriculum; Education, Nursing, Continuing; Humans; Job Description; Middle Aged; Program Development; Program Evaluation; School Nursing; South Carolina
PubMed: 8336476
DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1993.tb06120.x -
The Journal of Family Health Care 2006
Review
Topics: Health Education; Humans; Job Description; Nurse's Role; School Health Services; School Nursing; United Kingdom; Workload
PubMed: 16715751
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The Journal of School Nursing : the... Apr 2009School nurses are in a unique position to provide care for students with special health care needs in the school setting. The incidence of chronic conditions and...
School nurses are in a unique position to provide care for students with special health care needs in the school setting. The incidence of chronic conditions and improved technology necessitate care of complex health care needs that had formerly been managed in inpatient settings. Delegation is a tool that may be used by registered nurses to allow unlicensed assistive personnel to perform appropriate nursing tasks and activities while keeping in mind that the registered nurse ultimately retains accountability for the delegation. The legal parameters for nursing delegation are defined by State Nurse Practice Acts, State Board of Nursing guidelines, and Nursing Administrative Rules/Regulations. Delegation becomes more challenging when carried out in a non-health care setting. School administrators may not be aware of legal issues related to delegation of nursing care in the school setting. It is crucial for school nurses to have a working knowledge of the delegation process. Development of a specific delegation policy will ensure that delegation is carried out in a manner providing for safe and appropriate care in the school setting.
Topics: Chronic Disease; Decision Trees; Humans; Nursing Assistants; Organizational Policy; Policy Making; School Nursing; United States
PubMed: 19197006
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Nursing Administration Quarterly 2013School nursing in the United States has been in existence for many decades but has become increasingly more complex, as student health needs have escalated and the role...
School nursing in the United States has been in existence for many decades but has become increasingly more complex, as student health needs have escalated and the role itself has expanded in scope of practice. Given the changes in health care delivery mandated by the Patient Safety and Affordable Care Reform Act, and the increasing complexity of school nursing practice, it is important to determine whether nurses who enter this area of practice are educationally prepared to do so. The objective of this study was to determine the perceptions of currently practicing school nurses regarding their baccalaureate nursing education and whether they felt adequately prepared to effectively practice as a school nurse. The survey The Perceptions of School Nurses' Educational Preparation: Survey of Washington State School Nurses was sent to school nurses in Washington State. This was a descriptive, quantitative online survey that asked school nurses to assess their initial nursing education and whether their baccalaureate preparation adequately prepared them for this specialty role. There are a total of 17 school nurse standards, and 8 of the standards (47%) were identified as minimally achieved upon graduation. In addition, school nurses self-assessed gaps in their ongoing continuing educational needs, such as needing additional education regarding special education laws (81%), 504 accommodations (90.5%), diabetic care (76%), and delegation skills (68.6%). The findings from this study have illustrated the need for additional didactic and clinical practicum components that could be incorporated into baccalaureate nursing programs to better prepare graduates for school nursing practice in Washington State. Participants were able to identify areas in need of further education within their baccalaureate program, and also during their orientation to the role and responsibilities of a school nurse. Nurse executives must be able to use this knowledge to support staff nurses with an understanding of school nurses' increasing responsibilities to improve both inpatient care and outpatient support.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Clinical Competence; Data Collection; Delivery of Health Care; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Education, Nursing, Continuing; Female; Forecasting; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nurse Administrators; School Nursing; Washington
PubMed: 23744472
DOI: 10.1097/NAQ.0b013e318295f637 -
Health Visitor Jul 1989
Topics: Forecasting; Humans; School Nursing; United Kingdom
PubMed: 2753721
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Nursing Standard (Royal College of...This article examines some of the health needs of school-age children and adolescents within a changing society, and explores how school nurses can respond, and are...
This article examines some of the health needs of school-age children and adolescents within a changing society, and explores how school nurses can respond, and are responding to these needs. The author also considers an educational programme designed for school nurses of the future, which should enable graduate school nursing specialists to take their place alongside other community nursing and teaching colleagues.
Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Health Services; Child; Child Health Services; Child, Preschool; Curriculum; Forecasting; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; School Nursing
PubMed: 8546960
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Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing Oct 2008This essay focuses on the competition between school nurses and the effect of such on the development of school nursing. As questions regarding the role that school...
This essay focuses on the competition between school nurses and the effect of such on the development of school nursing. As questions regarding the role that school nurses should play and what kind of functions they should have in school have yet to be answered, school nurses are sometimes considered as useless, with school healthcare suffering as a result. This essay first examines the development of professional school nursing in order to demonstrate the import role played by nurses in schools. Critical problems identified by the R.O.C.. School Nurses Association over the past decade in their work to secure school nurse rights and their solutions will be explained in order to underscore the contribution of school nurses and problems presently faced. Finally, the present dilemma and future direction of school nursing and nurses will be described.
Topics: Health Promotion; Humans; Nurse's Role; School Nursing
PubMed: 18836971
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The Journal of School Nursing : the... Oct 2018Well-prepared school nurses are more likely to handle emergencies properly. Thus, assessing crisis management preparedness is important. In August 2014, a questionnaire...
Well-prepared school nurses are more likely to handle emergencies properly. Thus, assessing crisis management preparedness is important. In August 2014, a questionnaire was sent to 275 nurses in a large Texas school system to collect data about nurse and school characteristics, emergency frequency and management, and equipment availability. Completed surveys (201, 73%) were analyzed. Fisher's exact test was used to evaluate comparisons among nurses' confidence levels, school characteristics, emergencies, and medical emergency response plans (MERP). Logistic regression was used to estimate associations between characteristics and nurses reporting less confidence. Most respondents were experienced nurses. Shortness of breath was the most common event faced. Odds of less confidence were significantly higher among nurses with <5 years' experience, working at elementary schools, schools without a MERP or where it was not practiced, or caring for <10 schoolchildren weekly. Overall, recommended emergency management guidelines were met.
Topics: Civil Defense; Disaster Planning; Female; Humans; Male; Nurse's Role; School Nursing; Schools; Surveys and Questionnaires; Texas
PubMed: 28421912
DOI: 10.1177/1059840517704702 -
NASN School Nurse (Print) Sep 2019
Topics: Health Equity; Humans; School Nursing; Students
PubMed: 31405361
DOI: 10.1177/1942602X19865344 -
Nursing Standard (Royal College of... Jul 2014Female genital mutilation is now recognised as an important public health issue in the UK, requiring action from nurses and midwives. School nurses in particular are...
Female genital mutilation is now recognised as an important public health issue in the UK, requiring action from nurses and midwives. School nurses in particular are being enlisted to identify and support girls at risk of FGM, and help teachers have the confidence to intervene. Every nurse needs to know how to support women living with the consequences of FGM.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Black People; Child; Circumcision, Female; Female; Health Education; Humans; Nurse's Role; School Nursing; United Kingdom; Young Adult
PubMed: 24964284
DOI: 10.7748/ns.28.43.22.s27