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  • Public Health
  • Education

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  • The role of the school nurse has evolved significantly, facing increasing complexity and demands.
  • Understanding the current scope of practice is crucial for effective student health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine tasks and knowledge relevant to contemporary school nursing in the U.S.
  • To identify continuing education needs for school nurses.
  • To describe anticipated changes in the school nurse professional role.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional, web-based survey data from 750 school nurses.
  • Evaluation of mean importance and frequency for task and knowledge statements.
  • Conventional content analysis of open-ended responses.

Main Results:

  • School nurses perceive most tasks and knowledge statements as highly relevant to their practice.
  • Findings underscore the extensive education and training required for modern school nursing.
  • A significant breadth and depth of skills are necessary to meet current student health demands.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides data to accurately describe the school nurse role.
  • Results can inform advocacy for essential nursing services in schools.
  • The findings support professional development initiatives for school nurses to enhance community health.