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NASN Special Interest Groups: Their Growth and Development Through the Years.
Cheryl Blake1, Shirley C Gordon2, Linda Kimel3
1Chair, Private, Independent, and Parochial School Nurses (PIPSN), Durham, NC.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|January 19, 2019
Summary
School nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Education
Background:
- School nursing roles have expanded and specialized over 25 years.
- Challenges in public and non-public school settings require specialized support.
- The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recognized the need for peer connection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment and integration of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) within NASN.
- To provide a platform for specialized school nurses to connect with peers.
- To address the evolving demands faced by school nurses in diverse settings.
Main Methods:
- The establishment of SIGs within NASN was initiated.
- SIGs were designed to facilitate connections among nurses with similar practices.
- The integration of SIGs into the broader NASN framework was implemented.
Main Results:
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs) were successfully established within NASN.
- SIGs have become a vital component of the National Association of School Nurses.
- These groups provide essential networking and support for specialized school nurses.
Conclusions:
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are integral to NASN.
- SIGs effectively support specialized school nurses in meeting professional challenges.
- Continued development of SIGs is crucial for the school nursing profession.
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