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Excellence in school nursing practice: developing a national perspective on school nurse competencies
Nichole Bobo1, Virginia W Adams, Leslie Cooper
1National Association of School Nurses, Castle Rock, CO, USA.
Summary
Developing national school nurse competencies is crucial for enhancing professional practice and improving student well-being and academic success. Aligning existing frameworks provides a clear path forward for this vital initiative.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Pediatric Healthcare
Background:
- School nursing is vital for student well-being and academic success.
- A national consensus on school nurse competencies is currently lacking.
- Existing frameworks can guide competency development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the importance of establishing national competencies for school nurses.
- To propose a framework for developing and advancing school nurse competencies.
- To emphasize the role of collaboration among experts in this initiative.
Main Methods:
- Review and alignment of existing competency frameworks, including the Southern Regional Education Board Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing's entry-level competencies.
- Integration with the Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice.
- Expert collaboration between school nurse educators and consultants.
Main Results:
- A framework for advancing school nurse competencies has been proposed.
- Alignment with existing standards provides a clear pathway for development.
- National position on competencies will guide curriculum and practice.
Conclusions:
- Establishing national school nurse competencies is essential for professional practice.
- Collaboration and alignment with existing standards are key to success.
- Competency development will guide educational programs and hiring practices.