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Marginalization and school nursing.

Julia Ann Smith1

  • 1San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|November 25, 2004
PubMed
Summary

School nursing may be a marginalized specialty, facing isolation and role confusion. Increasing visibility and collaboration can help overcome these challenges for school nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Education

Background:

  • The concept of marginalization was first analyzed by nursing researchers Hall, Stevens, and Meleis.
  • Nursing literature frequently applies this concept to "at risk" populations.
  • Analysis suggests school nursing may be a marginalized specialty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of marginalization within the context of school nursing.
  • To identify characteristics of marginalization present in school nursing practice.
  • To propose strategies for school nurses to mitigate marginalization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of school nursing research.
  • Analysis of current school nursing literature.
  • Application of marginalization theory to school nursing.

Main Results:

  • School nursing exhibits characteristics of marginalization, including isolation, role confusion, and practice barriers.
  • These characteristics hinder the full potential and recognition of school nursing.
  • Existing literature lacks focus on school nursing as a marginalized field.

Conclusions:

  • School nursing aligns with the characteristics of a marginalized specialty.
  • School nurses can enhance their position by increasing visibility and collaboration.
  • Mentorship programs are crucial for new school nurses to combat marginalization.

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