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Education and information for practicing school nurses: which technology-supported resources meet their needs?
Lori S Anderson1, Karmin J Enge
1School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53792, USA. lsanderson@wisc.edu
Summary
School nurses require accessible, current health management information. Technology-supported resources, particularly interactive online programs, can meet these educational needs, though barriers like time and technical knowledge exist.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Educational Technology
Background:
- School nurses manage diverse pediatric health conditions, necessitating readily available, up-to-date information.
- Existing educational resources may not fully meet the dynamic needs of practicing school nurses.
- The integration of technology in healthcare education is a growing area of focus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize technology-supported resources for school nurses.
- To identify resources that effectively address the educational requirements of school nurses.
- To explore barriers and facilitators to technology adoption in school nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of technology-supported educational resources.
- Synthesis of findings regarding resource effectiveness and user needs.
- Identification of common challenges and successful strategies.
Main Results:
- Interactive and self-directed online educational programs were identified as successful.
- Key barriers included time constraints, limited computer/internet literacy, and insufficient administrative support.
- Recommendations for effective technology integration were developed.
Conclusions:
- Technology offers potential to enhance school nurse education, but challenges must be addressed.
- Interactive, self-paced online learning is a promising avenue for professional development.
- Overcoming barriers requires targeted training and institutional support for technology adoption.
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