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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Professional Ethics
  • Philosophy of Practice

Background:

  • School nursing practice is often demanding, making the application of values and philosophy challenging.
  • Professional values and philosophy are crucial for guiding school nurses' decision-making and practice.
  • There is a need for practical strategies to integrate personal and professional philosophy into daily school nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose actionable strategies for school nurses to make their values and philosophy more visible and applicable.
  • To provide a framework for developing a personal school nurse philosophy.
  • To emphasize the importance of philosophical reflection in school nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Identifying core personal and professional values as a foundational step.
  • Exploring the concept of a peer-mentoring or mastermind group for philosophical dialogue.
  • Encouraging reflective practice and discussion among school nurse colleagues.

Main Results:

  • Formulating a school nurse philosophy begins with identifying fundamental values regarding society and human worth.
  • Peer-mentoring groups can serve as valuable platforms for in-depth philosophical discussions.
  • Making values and philosophy visible can enhance professional identity and practice.

Conclusions:

  • School nurses can proactively integrate their values and philosophy into their practice.
  • Structured reflection and collegial support are key to developing and applying a professional philosophy.
  • Visible values and philosophy contribute to effective and ethical school nursing.