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Updated Framework for School Nurse Self-Reflection and Evaluation
Robin Landes Wallin1, Susan Rothman2
1Arlington Public Schools Arlington, VA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|August 28, 2024
Summary
This updated school nurse evaluation uses the latest School Nursing Practice Framework and Scope and Standards of Practice to reflect complex student health needs and social issues. It provides a comprehensive structure for assessing school nursing roles and responsibilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The practice of school nursing has evolved, necessitating updated evaluation tools.
- Previous evaluation structures relied on earlier editions of key professional standards.
- Current school environments present complex challenges impacting student health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a revised evaluation structure for school nurses.
- To integrate the updated School Nursing Practice Framework with the latest Scope and Standards of Practice.
- To provide a tool that reflects the contemporary complexities of school nursing.
Main Methods:
- Revision of an existing school nurse evaluation model.
- Incorporation of the fourth edition of the School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
- Alignment with the updated School Nursing Practice Framework.
Main Results:
- An updated evaluation structure is provided for school nurse assessment.
- The new structure integrates current professional standards and practice frameworks.
- The tool addresses emerging issues such as technology, health inequities, and crises.
Conclusions:
- The revised evaluation tool effectively integrates the updated Framework and Standards.
- This structure enhances the understanding of school nurses' complex roles.
- It offers a contemporary approach to evaluating school nursing practice.
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