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School health nursing: framework for the future. Part II
1School Nursing, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, USA.
Summary
School health nursing is well-positioned for advancement. Addressing practice issues and strengthening community ties are key to enhancing the health and educational outcomes for school-age children.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- School health nursing holds a respected position, creating opportunities for specialty advancement.
- Previous work (Part I) examined the societal context, support factors, and partnership needs for school health nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address professional, practice, and management challenges within school nursing.
- To propose strategies for establishing a robust 21st-century framework for school health nursing.
Main Methods:
- This is Part II of a series, focusing on theoretical and strategic analysis.
- It builds upon the environmental assessment presented in Part I.
Main Results:
- Identifies critical practice and management issues facing school nurses.
- Outlines strategies to reinforce community-based influence and professional development.
Conclusions:
- Proactive engagement with practice issues is essential for advancing school health nursing.
- Strengthening the profession's framework is vital for improving child health and educational success.