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Cultivating Student Belonging and School Connectedness.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|June 1, 2021
Summary
School nurses foster student belonging and connection, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. They actively support vulnerable students to improve school climate and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- School Nursing
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, racism-related violence, and disrupted routines negatively impact students' sense of belonging and school connection.
- These factors can lead to social-emotional challenges for students, affecting their overall well-being and academic engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of school nurses in promoting student belonging and school connection.
- To identify strategies school nurses can use to support vulnerable students and improve school climate.
Main Methods:
- The study emphasizes the proactive and intentional role of school nurses within school environments, both in-person and virtual.
- It highlights the importance of collaboration with school teams and the implementation of multitiered systems of support.
- The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice guides the nurses' approach.
Main Results:
- School nurses can build connections with students and identify those at risk of losing school connection and belonging.
- Intentional outreach and culturally sensitive practices by school nurses positively influence student belonging.
- School nurses contribute to a positive school climate that benefits all students.
Conclusions:
- School nurses are crucial in mitigating the negative effects of societal challenges on students' sense of belonging and school connection.
- By adopting a proactive, collaborative, and culturally sensitive approach, school nurses enhance student well-being and foster a positive school environment.
Keywords:
National Association of School Nursescultural sensitivitymultisystem frameworkschool climateschool connectednessschool nurse outreachsense of belongingstudentsMore Related Videos
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