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Continuing education: improving perceived competence in school nurses.

Linda F C Bullock1, M Kay Libbus, Suzanne Lewis

  • 1Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|December 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Continuing education programs significantly boost school nurses' perceived competence in areas like mental health and diabetes management. Nurses attending these courses reported higher self-assurance in their skills compared to non-attendees.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Public Health
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • School nurses require specialized knowledge to address diverse health needs of children.
  • Continuing education is crucial for maintaining and enhancing nursing skills.
  • Assessing the impact of specific training programs on perceived competence is vital for effective professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if participation in specific continuing education programs enhances the perceived competence of school nurses.
  • To identify specific content areas where enhanced competence is reported by participating nurses.

Main Methods:

  • An investigator-designed survey was administered to school nurses.
  • Participants were categorized into those who attended specific continuing education programs and those who did not.

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  • Survey responses compared self-perceived competence in key areas between the two groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant difference in self-perceived competence was observed between attending and non-attending school nurses.
    • Nurses who completed the continuing education programs reported higher competence across all assessed content areas.
    • Key areas included mental health, suicide prevention, diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders, and clinical skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Attendance at targeted continuing education programs positively impacts school nurses' self-perceived competence.
    • Professional development initiatives focusing on specific pediatric health issues are effective in building nurse confidence.
    • These findings support the value of continuing education in improving school nursing practice.