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Bullying prevention in schools: position statement.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|April 15, 2015
Summary
School nurses are vital in preventing bullying by identifying at-risk students and leading prevention strategies. Their expertise in pediatric health impacts student safety and well-being in schools.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Public Health
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Bullying poses significant risks to student health and safety.
- School nurses possess unique expertise in child health within the educational setting.
- Existing strategies for bullying prevention can be enhanced by integrating school nurse expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the role of the school nurse in bullying prevention.
- To highlight the school nurse's contribution to student safety and well-being.
- To advocate for the school nurse's leadership in implementing anti-bullying policies.
Main Methods:
- Position statement from the National Association of School Nurses.
- Review of public health guidelines and research on bullying.
- Analysis of the school nurse's scope of practice in relation to student safety.
Main Results:
- School nurses are integral to bullying prevention efforts.
- School nurses can identify students involved in bullying (victims, perpetrators, or both).
- School nurses are positioned to lead the implementation of bullying prevention policies.
Conclusions:
- The school nurse is a key healthcare professional in addressing bullying in schools.
- Integrating school nurses into bullying prevention strategies is essential for student health and safety.
- School nurses should assume leadership roles in developing and executing anti-bullying initiatives.
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