A Contemporary Framework Update for Today's School Nursing Landscape: Introducing the School Nursing Practice...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Practice
• Healthcare Administration
• Public Health

Background:

• School nursing requires a practice framework to define and guide the role of school nurses.
• The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) introduced the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ in 2016.
• This framework has influenced school nursing practice, education, leadership, research, and stakeholder collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the historical development of the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™.
• To present the rationale behind the recent update of the framework.
• To describe the strategic process NASN employed for the framework revision.

Main Methods:

• Historical review of the framework's evolution.
• Analysis of the current educational and healthcare landscape.
• Strategic planning and revision process by NASN.

Main Results:

• The original Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ significantly impacted the profession.
• An updated framework, now named the School Nursing Practice Framework™, has been developed.
• The update ensures continued relevance and alignment with contemporary practice.

Conclusions:

• Practice frameworks must evolve to remain effective.
• The revised School Nursing Practice Framework™ supports the dynamic role of school nurses.
• NASN's strategic update process ensures the framework's continued utility and impact.