NASN's first evidence-based clinical guidelines: asthma

Area of Science:

• Nursing Practice
• Clinical Guidelines
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Clinical guidelines are essential for standardizing healthcare and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• School nurses play a critical role in managing student health conditions within educational settings.
• There was a member-driven need for evidence-based resources tailored to school nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the National Association of School Nurses' (NASN) inaugural evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• To highlight the importance and development process of these clinical guidelines.
• To provide practical guidance for school nurses on interpreting and implementing the guidelines.

Main Methods:

• Development of evidence-based clinical guidelines by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN).
• Focus on a specific health condition (asthma) for the initial guideline release.
• Dissemination of information regarding guideline importance, development, and application.

Main Results:

• The NASN has successfully developed and released its first set of evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• The guidelines are specifically designed to enhance the practice of school nurses.
• Asthma has been identified as the focus for this initial guideline, with plans for future releases.

Conclusions:

• The newly developed NASN clinical guidelines provide a crucial resource for school nurses.
• Implementing these evidence-based guidelines can elevate the standard of care in school nursing.
• This initiative represents a significant step forward in supporting school nurses' professional practice.