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The perceived perceptions of head school nurses in developing school nursing roles within schools
Siv Morberg1, Monica Lagerström, Lotta Dellve
1Department of Nursing, Karolinska Institute, SE-141 83 Huddinge, Sweden. siv.morberg@ki.se
Journal of Nursing Management
|October 2, 2009
Summary
Swedish head school nurses navigate unclear goals by creating local objectives to advance school health care. Their leadership role involves supporting nurses and bridging communication gaps, highlighting the need for evidence-based practices.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Management
- Educational Leadership
Background:
- Effective school health care is crucial for child and adolescent well-being.
- The role of head school nurses in developing health services is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Swedish head school nurses' perceptions of their leadership in developing school health care.
- To understand the challenges and strategies employed by head school nurses.
Main Methods:
- A constructivist-grounded theory approach was utilized.
- Data were collected through 11 individual interviews with nine head school nurses.
Main Results:
- Head school nurses balance vague formal goals with strong informal goals, establishing local objectives for service development.
- The role is perceived as divided and pioneering, with leadership uncertainties.
- Head nurses provide individual support, act as liaisons between school nurses and decision-makers, and advocate for the importance of school nursing.
Conclusions:
- The head school nurse position involves navigating ambiguity and advocating for the profession.
- School health care requires evidence-based methods and structured training programs.
- Collaboration between academia and practice is essential for advancing school nursing and management.
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