Introducing NASN's School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergy and Anaphylaxis CPG and...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Allergy and Immunology
• Public Health

Background:

• Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are crucial for evidence-based healthcare, aiming to improve quality and patient outcomes.
• School nurses play a vital role in managing student health, particularly those with allergies and risk for anaphylaxis.
• The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) identified a need for updated, specific guidance in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the NASN's 2023 School Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for students with allergies and risk for anaphylaxis.
• To provide school nurses with actionable recommendations for high-quality care of allergic students.
• To highlight the accompanying Implementation Toolkit designed to facilitate guideline adoption.

Main Methods:

• The guideline is informed by a systematic review of current research and evidence.
• The article provides an overview of the guideline's key recommendations.
• The Implementation Toolkit is detailed, outlining its components and purpose.

Main Results:

• The guideline offers specific, evidence-based recommendations tailored to school nursing practice.
• The Implementation Toolkit includes practical resources such as school policies, nursing assessments, care planning, training, evaluation, and data collection tools.
• Guidance on customizing toolkit resources for individual practice needs is provided.

Conclusions:

• The NASN guideline and toolkit are essential resources for school nurses to effectively manage students with allergies and anaphylaxis risk.
• Implementation of these resources can lead to improved healthcare quality and better patient outcomes for students.
• The toolkit empowers school nurses to integrate evidence-based practices into their daily routines.