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Nursing interventions used in school nursing practice
L Pavelka1, A M McCarthy, J Denehy
1Mount Vernon Community Schools, Iowa, USA.
Summary
School nurses utilize specific interventions from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) system. This study identified 114 NIC interventions used monthly by school nurses, with 32 used weekly.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- School nurses play a vital role in student, family, and employee health.
- Defining and standardizing school nursing practice is essential for effective healthcare delivery.
- The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) provides a framework for nursing actions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify which specific nursing interventions, as listed in the NIC, are commonly employed by school nurses.
- To establish a baseline understanding of the scope of practice for school nurses in relation to standardized interventions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was mailed to school nurses to gather data on their intervention usage.
- The study analyzed the return of 78 usable surveys from 174 mailed, achieving a 45% response rate.
- Researchers cross-referenced reported interventions with the comprehensive list of 433 NIC interventions.
Main Results:
- School nurses reported using 114 out of 433 NIC interventions at least monthly.
- A significant subset of 32 interventions were identified as being used by school nurses on a weekly basis.
- The findings highlight a substantial application of standardized nursing interventions within the school setting.
Conclusions:
- School nurses actively implement a wide range of interventions from the NIC system.
- Regular use of specific NIC interventions indicates a structured approach to school-based nursing care.
- Further research can refine the understanding of NIC intervention application in diverse school environments.