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A mentoring program for new school nurses.

Connie Houghton¹

¹Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, CA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

|February 4, 2003

Summary

A new mentoring program significantly boosts career satisfaction and competency for school nurses. This program also leads to improved student health outcomes, enhancing the overall quality of school nursing care.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Nursing Education
Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

School nursing practice has evolved from basic first aid and screenings to complex health management.
Increasingly diverse student health, social, and emotional needs require expanded nursing roles.
New school nurses historically lacked specialized training, impacting their readiness and confidence.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a School Nurse-Mentoring Program on new practitioners.
To assess the program's effect on career satisfaction, competency, and student health.
To provide evidence supporting structured mentorship in school nursing.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study design was employed.
New school nurses participating in the mentoring program reported their satisfaction levels.
Data collection focused on perceived career satisfaction, competency, and student health benefits.

Main Results:

The School Nurse-Mentoring Program demonstrated a positive correlation with increased career satisfaction.
Participants reported a higher level of nursing competency after engaging in the program.
The program was associated with tangible health benefits for the students served.

Conclusions:

Mentorship is crucial for developing competent and confident school nurses.
Structured mentoring programs enhance job satisfaction and retention in school nursing.
Investing in school nurse mentorship positively impacts student health and well-being.

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