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Norwegian Public Health Nurses' Perspectives on Their Role in High Schools-A Qualitative Study
Idunn J Nygård1,2, Inger Kristensson Hallström1,3, Ragnhild Sollesnes1
1Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|December 18, 2024
Summary
Public health nurses in Norwegian high schools find their flexible roles challenging but rewarding. They prioritize clinical practice and collaboration, making a significant difference for students despite competing demands.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nursing
- School Nursing
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the flexible roles of public health nurses in high schools.
- Public health nurses in high schools often lack clearly defined tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe public health nurses' perspectives on their roles within Norwegian high schools.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive design with an inductive approach.
- Individual, semi-structured interviews with eight experienced public health nurses.
- Analysis using qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- Nurses viewed clinical practice as central, emphasizing physical and digital availability.
- Collaboration with school staff and external partners was vital.
- Role flexibility presented challenges in balancing demands, yet nurses felt they made a difference.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing the comprehensive nature of public health nursing roles is crucial.
- Ethical challenges arise from diverse role perceptions.
- Public health nurses are committed to their work and impact students and schools.
Keywords:
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