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Establishing a School Nurse Mentoring Network.
Amanda Sperry1, Catherine F Yonkaitis2
1College of Nursing University of Illinois Chicago Champaign, IL.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|January 8, 2024
Summary
New school nurses often lack mentors for guidance on practice, including medication administration and health records. A Regional Office of Education established a mentoring program to support these nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Education Administration
Background:
- Newly practicing school nurses frequently encounter practice-related questions without accessible mentorship.
- Common queries involve medication management, health records, immunization requirements, student health issues, and legal mandates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment of a mentoring and networking program for school nurses.
- To foster professional relationships and facilitate information exchange among school nurses in a specific region.
Main Methods:
- A Regional Office of Education (ROE) collaborated with a Certified School Nurse.
- A structured mentoring and networking program was developed and implemented.
Main Results:
- The program aimed to address the information and support needs of novice school nurses.
- It facilitated connections and knowledge sharing within the school nursing community.
Conclusions:
- Mentoring and networking programs are vital for supporting new school nurses.
- Such initiatives can enhance the quality and consistency of school nursing practice.
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