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Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice: Framing Professional Development.

Ann Allen-Johnson1

  • 1Department Chair of Nursing Services, East Penn School District, Emmaus, PA.

NASN School Nurse (Print)
|April 20, 2017
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The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice aids school nurses in professional growth. Nurse leaders can use this framework to create effective professional development, enhancing student health and academic success.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Leadership

Background:

  • The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Code of Ethics emphasizes continuous competency and professional development for school nurses.
  • Developing relevant professional development (PD) tailored to school nurses' needs presents a significant challenge.
  • Existing PD programs may not adequately address the evolving demands of school nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice as a tool for evaluating and enhancing school nurse professional development.
  • To guide nurse leaders in designing evidence-based PD programs that foster professional growth and job satisfaction.
  • To align PD initiatives with the goal of improving student well-being, academic success, and lifelong health.
Keywords:
frameworkpractice modelprofessional developmentschool nursing

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Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice as an evidence-based model.
  • Assessing current professional development programs against the Framework's standards.
  • Identifying learning gaps and opportunities for improvement within existing PD structures.

Main Results:

  • The Framework offers a structured approach to assess PD program effectiveness.
  • It facilitates the identification of specific areas where learning opportunities can be enhanced.
  • Application of the Framework can lead to more meaningful and impactful PD for school nurses.

Conclusions:

  • The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice serves as a valuable roadmap for developing targeted and effective school nurse professional development.
  • Implementing PD guided by the Framework can enhance school nurse competency, job satisfaction, and ultimately, student health outcomes.
  • Nurse leaders are empowered to create PD programs that support school nurses in their vital role in advancing student well-being and academic achievement.