Power of the Past, Celebrate the Present, Force of the Future, Part 3: Interview With NASN Leaders

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Lindsey Minchella ◽  
Nina Fekaris ◽  
Laurie G. Combe
Keyword(s):  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Nursing Leaders ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
President Elect

For Part 3 of the NASN School Nurse series exploring NASN’s past, present, and future, Lindsey Minchella interviews NASN President, Nina Fekaris and President-elect, Laurie Combe to discuss their school nursing perspective and philosophies. These three school nursing leaders discuss what is responsible for their long tenure as school nurses, changes witnessed in student health over the years, how NASN makes a difference for students and school nurses, the future of school nursing, and the power of NASN members’ voices to improve student health and academic outcomes.

The Association of School Nurse Workload With Student Health and Academic Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105984052110129
Author(s):  
Krista Schroeder ◽  
Ally Young ◽  
Gail Adman ◽  
Ann Marie Ashmeade ◽  
Estherlyn Bonas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Office Visits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurse Workload

This study assessed associations between school nurse workload and student health and academic outcomes. We hypothesized that lower school nurse workload would be associated with better student outcomes, with associations being greater for members of groups who experience health disparities. Our methods entailed secondary analysis of data for New York City school students in kindergarten through 12th grade during 2015–2016 ( N = 1,080,923), using multilevel multivariate regression as the analytic approach. Results demonstrated lower school nurse workload was associated with better outcomes for student participation in asthma education but not chronic absenteeism, early dismissals, health office visits, immunization compliance, academic achievement, or overweight/obesity. Our findings suggest school nurses may influence proximal outcomes, such as participation in disease-related education, more easily than downstream outcomes, such as absenteeism or obesity. While contrary to our hypotheses, results align with the fact that school nurses deliver community-based, population health–focused care that is inherently complex, multilevel, and directly impacted by social determinants of health. Future research should explore school nurses’ perspectives on what factors influence their workload and how they can best impact student outcomes.

scholarly journals Power of the Past, Celebrate the Present, Force of the Future Part 4: 50 Years of School Nursing Practice—From Then Until Now

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Mattey
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future

This article is the fourth in the series examining 50 years of NASN’s history. It looks at the needs of our students and the practice of school nursing from 1968 through 2018 using the structure provided by NASN Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™. The article examines the destiny of school nursing practice as determined by the needs of our students, the strength and resolve of school nurses, and the education and resources provided by NASN.

National School Nurse Certification Part II: Questions and Answers

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth K. Gregory ◽  
Marilyn Marcontel
Keyword(s):  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
National Association ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Certification Process ◽  
National School ◽  
The Future ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
National Certification ◽  
Development And Evolution

The National Association of School Nurses proposed the concept of certification for school nurses in the 1970s. The development and evolution of the school nurse certification process, from concept to reality, were described in the October 2000 Journal of School Nursing ( Gregory & Marcontel, 2000 ). Readers were asked to submit questions to be answered in the second article. This article describes issues and answers questions from school nurses about national certification, gives information from past and current presidents and certified school nurses regarding their experiences, and presents a forecast on the future of school nurse certification.

Power of the Past, Celebrate the Present, Force of the Future Part 1: Our Story—NASN’s First 25 Years

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda C. Wolfe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
50Th Anniversary ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Historical Account ◽  
Professional Affiliation ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Anniversary Celebration

In June 2018, NASN begins a yearlong 50th-anniversary celebration. This article is the first in a series exploring the history, examining the present, and visioning the future of our organization. Part 1 provides a historical account of the first 25 years of the organization and uncovers the passion of our past leaders in promoting the profession of school nursing and creating a national unified voice. With its inception in the United States in 1902, school nurses seeking professional affiliation joined where they were welcome. Unfortunately, no single organization was open and willing to speak on behalf of all school nurses. Through partnerships, collaboration, advocacy, sacrifice, and unwavering determination, a group of school nurses leaders successfully birthed our organization. Yes, the 50th anniversary of NASN deserves a celebration!

scholarly journals Corrigendum

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 385-385
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
School Success ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Past President ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future

Kiefner, J., Cogan, R., & Conway, S. M. (2018). Power of the past, celebrate the present, force of the future part 2. Our story–NASN’s second 25 years. NASN School Nurse. 33(5), 298-308. (Original DOI: 10.1177/1942602X18792287) NASN Past-president Carol Constante’s theme was incorrectly presented as “Supporting School Success: School Nurses Make a Difference” instead of “Supporting Student Success: School Nurses Make a Difference” both in the table presented on page 300 and in the text on page 302. Indeed, “Supporting Student Success” was a tag line used by NASN for many years after Carol’s presidency.

The Effects of Budget, Delegation, and Other Variables on the Future of School Nursing

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 352-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa M. Tetuan ◽  
Cynthia G. Akagi
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Metropolitan Statistical Area ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Nursing Experience ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Statistical Area

The purpose of this exploratory research study was to survey Kansas school nurses to determine the impact of budget, delegation, and other variables on the future of school nursing. Issues of education and certification status, educational budget, delegation, school nurse-to-student ratio, number of school buildings assigned, Metropolitan Statistical Area, and years of school nursing experience were also investigated. The Budget Impact School Nurse Questionnaire online survey was used to gather data. Findings revealed that school nurses were well prepared academically, but that many school nurses lacked certification. The use of UAPs and the future of school nursing were significantly affected by budget constraints, delegation, number of buildings assigned, legislative contact, and Metropolitan Statistical Area (urban location). Education in delegation and years of experience as a school nurse significantly affected opportunities for health education. The findings depicted budget, school nurse staffing, delegation, and geographic areas as the main variables that have an impact on school nursing.

Nursing Informatics and School Nursing: Specialists Wanted

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 208-210
Author(s):  
Martha Dewey Bergren ◽  
Erin D. Maughan ◽  
Rachel VanDenBrink ◽  
Betty (Elizabeth) Foster ◽  
Lynne Carveth
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Nursing Informatics ◽  
Quality Patient Care ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Nurse Role

Hospitals and healthcare systems have nursing informaticists who contribute to quality patient care and safety by managing data and facilitating the use of technology. Schools typically do not employ nurses specifically in positions labeled as nursing informaticists, though the role is critical in the schools. This article highlights the subspecialty of nursing informatics within the school nurse role. Three school nurses will share their use of nursing informatics skills to optimize student health.

The Evolution of the Role of U.S. School Nurses in Adolescent Mental Health at the Individual, Community, and Systems Level: An Integrative Review

2022 ◽  
pp. 105984052110681
Author(s):  
Ashwini R. Hoskote ◽  
Emily Croce ◽  
Karen E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

School nurses are crucial to addressing adolescent mental health, yet evidence concerning their evolving role has not been synthesized to understand interventions across levels of practice (i.e., individual, community, systems). We conducted an integrative review of school nurse roles in mental health in the U.S. related to depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress. Only 18 articles were identified, published from 1970 to 2019, and primarily described school nurses practicing interventions at the individual level, yet it was unclear whether they were always evidence-based. Although mental health concerns have increased over the years, the dearth of rigorous studies made it difficult to determine the impact of school nurse interventions on student mental health outcomes and school nurses continue to feel unprepared and under supported in this area. More research is needed to establish best practices and systems to support school nursing practice in addressing mental health at all levels of practice.

School health is community health: school nursing in the early twentieth century in the USA

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-149
Author(s):  
Rima D. Apple
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
School Health ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Historical Essay ◽  
The Usa

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the evolution of school nursing in the USA in the early decades of the twentieth century, highlighting the linkages between schools and public health and the challenges nurses faced. Design/methodology/approach This historical essay examines the discussions about school nursing and school nurses’ descriptions of their work. Findings In the Progressive period, though the responsibilities of school nurse were never clearly defined, nurses quickly became accepted, respected members of the school, with few objecting to their practices. Nonetheless, nurses consistently faced financial complications that limited, and continue to limit, their effectiveness in schools and communities. Originality/value Few histories of school health have documented the critical role nurses have played and their important, although contested, position today. This paper points to the obstacles restricting the development of dynamic school nurse programs today.

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