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Ruth Ellen Luehr1, Colleen Schultz2, Andrea Riley3
1Data & Research Committee Member, National Association of State School Nurse Consultants, School Health Services Specialist Emeritus, Minnesota Department of Education, Saint Paul, MN.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|March 14, 2024
Summary
The National Association of State School Nurse Consultants (NASSNC) released action agendas for school nurses. These emphasize professional credentials, legal authority, and strategies to gain administrator support for specialized nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Development
Background:
- The National Association of State School Nurse Consultants (NASSNC) has identified key areas for advancing school nursing.
- Current practices and perceptions of school nurses' roles require strategic enhancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To disseminate two critical action agendas from NASSNC for school nurses.
- To outline strategies for enhancing the professional standing and administrative support of school nurses.
Main Methods:
- Review and summary of two NASSNC action agendas.
- Identification of key recommendations for professional practice and advocacy.
Main Results:
- The first agenda advocates for credential utilization, documented expertise, and assertion of legal nursing authority, with a baccalaureate degree as entry-level preparation.
- The second agenda proposes methods for school nurses to increase administrator support by articulating their specialized practice and employing marketing strategies.
Conclusions:
- School nurses are encouraged to adopt these agendas to elevate their professional practice and visibility.
- Implementing these strategies can strengthen the role and impact of school nurses within educational settings.
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