Rural School Nurses Face Challenges in Colorado: A Qualitative Study.
Alice M Burch1, Pamella R Stoeckel2
1Adams State University, Alamosa, CO, USA.
Summary
Rural school nurses in Colorado face significant challenges meeting students' extensive health needs, especially amid poverty and communication barriers. This study highlights their crucial role and the difficulties they encounter daily.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Rural Health
Background:
- Rural school nurses provide essential healthcare to children and families.
- Limited research exists on the experiences of rural school nurses from their perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of rural school nurses in southern Colorado.
- To identify the challenges and successes faced by these healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted.
- Nine rural school nurses participated in in-person, audiotaped interviews.
Main Results:
- Nurses face challenges addressing students' extensive physical and mental health issues.
- Poverty significantly impacts the nurses' ability to support rural students.
- Communication barriers present ongoing difficulties for rural school nurses.
Conclusions:
- The study provides valuable insights into the experiences of rural school nurses.
- Findings underscore the need for greater support systems for these frontline healthcare professionals.
- Addressing poverty and communication issues is crucial for improving student health outcomes in rural areas.
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