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Sheryl Bennett1, Allison P Squires2, Ellen McCabe3
1Graduate Student School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|July 29, 2023
Summary
School nurses can improve health outcomes for students with limited English proficiency (LEP) by advocating for language access services and culturally sensitive communication strategies. This guidance supports equitable care for diverse student populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Cross-cultural Health
Background:
- Increasing ethnic and racial diversity in U.S. K-12 schools necessitates support for students with limited English proficiency (LEP).
- School nurses are often the primary, consistent health resource for immigrant, refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant families.
- Students with LEP face unique challenges in accessing school health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide school nurses in addressing the specific health needs of students and families with LEP.
- To highlight the importance of language access services in K-12 school settings.
- To equip school nurses with strategies for effective communication and advocacy.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on school nursing and language access.
- Analysis of the legal and cultural factors influencing health behaviors of families with LEP.
- Development of practical recommendations for school nurses.
Main Results:
- Language access services are crucial for equitable health outcomes.
- Effective communication requires cultural competency and appropriate training.
- Advocacy for resources and training is essential for school nurses.
Conclusions:
- School nurses play a vital role in ensuring equitable health outcomes for students with LEP.
- Implementing targeted strategies can bridge communication and access gaps.
- Addressing the unique needs of families with LEP promotes inclusive school health services.
Keywords:
access to careadvocacycare coordinationcollaborative communicationlanguage accesslimited English proficiencyschool nursessocial determinants of healthMore Related Videos
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