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Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth1, Mary Elaine Knight2
1Major General, US Army (retired) Professor, School of Nursing, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Children with parents in uniformed services face unique school stressors. School nurses and staff can support these students through holistic coping strategies, especially during parental absence or after difficult events.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- School Nursing
- Military and Veterans Affairs
Background:
- Children with parents in uniformed services reside nationwide.
- These children encounter unique stressors tied to parental service.
- These stressors can affect academic performance and behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the unique challenges faced by children of uniformed service members.
- To emphasize the role of school nurses and staff in supporting these students.
- To advocate for holistic approaches to manage service-related stressors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on military-connected youth and school health.
- Analysis of unique stressors impacting student well-being.
- Exploration of collaborative strategies between school nurses and staff.
Main Results:
- Military-connected children experience distinct academic and behavioral challenges.
- Parental absence, injury, or loss significantly impacts students.
- School nurses are pivotal in implementing supportive interventions.
Conclusions:
- A holistic, collaborative approach by school staff is crucial.
- School nurses can lead in providing essential support systems.
- Addressing the needs of military children enhances their school experience and overall well-being.
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