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1School Health Program, Creighton University, School of Nursing, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. Mistyschwartz@creighton.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|June 19, 2008
Summary
School nurses are often cut due to budget constraints. Utilizing nursing students in schools improved student health and provided valuable experience, benefiting the entire community.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Public Health Nursing
- School Health Services
Background:
- Budget cuts have led to the elimination of school nurses in many states, impacting coordinated health services.
- This created a need for innovative solutions to maintain health support within educational settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utilization of nursing students as clinical sites within school settings.
- To assess the impact of this program on student health, nursing student competencies, and community well-being.
Main Methods:
- Nursing students were placed in schools as clinical sites.
- Students demonstrated competencies in health/illness concepts, health promotion strategies, and population-focused prevention.
- Faculty and school personnel provided feedback on the program's outcomes.
Main Results:
- Nursing students successfully demonstrated key public health competencies.
- School populations experienced improved health outcomes.
- School personnel gained enhanced knowledge of health promotion and protection strategies for children.
Conclusions:
- Placing nursing students in schools offers a viable solution to the absence of school nurses.
- The program positively impacts student health, nursing education, and community well-being.
- This initiative promotes health education and empowers individuals to make informed health choices.
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