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Public School Nursing Practice in the United States
Mayumi A Willgerodt1, Douglas M Brock2, Erin D Maughan3
11 Department of Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Summary
The National School Nurse Workforce Study reveals significant changes in school nursing practice over two decades. It estimates 132,300 school nurses and 95,800 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in the U.S.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Workforce Research
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- School nursing practice has evolved significantly over the past 20 years.
- There is a lack of recent, nationally representative data on the school nursing workforce.
- Understanding the current demographics and practice patterns is crucial for policy and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the demographic characteristics of the school nursing workforce.
- To investigate school nursing practice patterns and activities.
- To estimate the total number and full-time equivalent (FTE) positions of school nurses in the United States.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a random sample stratified by public/private status, region, school level, and urban/rural setting.
- Collected data from 1,062 public schools through weighted survey responses.
- Administered additional questions to estimate the overall school nurse population and FTEs.
Main Results:
- Identified variations in demographics, practice patterns, and nursing activities across different strata of public school nurses.
- Estimated approximately 132,300 self-identified practicing school nurses (public and private).
- Estimated approximately 95,800 full-time equivalent (FTE) school nurse positions in the U.S.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a current snapshot of the U.S. school nursing workforce, highlighting demographic and practice diversity.
- Findings have implications for research, policy development, and the strategic advancement of school nursing practice.
- Addresses a critical need for updated national data to support school health initiatives.
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