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Improving School Nurse Confidence With Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology.

Stacy Seiler¹, Rachel McClanahan²

¹Credentialed School Nurse, Lawndale Elementary School District, Lawndale, CA, USA.

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Summary

School nurses need standardized training for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices used by pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. An evidence-based protocol improved nurses' confidence in managing students with CGM, ensuring safer diabetes care in schools.

Keywords:

diabetes health assessment medical technology/device nursing assessment school nurses

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Diabetes Technology
Nursing Education

Background:

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is increasingly standard for pediatric type 1 diabetes management.
School nurses often lack familiarity with CGM technology, impacting student care.
Inconsistent assessment and treatment of CGM data can pose risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an evidence-based, standardized CGM protocol and educational module for school nurses.
To enhance school nurses' confidence in managing pediatric students with type 1 diabetes using CGM.
To improve the safety and accuracy of diabetes care provided by school nurses.

Main Methods:

Development of a standardized CGM protocol and educational module.
Implementation of the protocol and module for school nurses.
Assessment of school nurses' confidence levels pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

The standardized protocol and educational module increased school nurses' confidence in managing students with CGM.
Nurses reported improved ability to accurately assess and safely treat sensor glucose results.
The project demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted education for school nurses.

Conclusions:

A standardized CGM protocol and educational intervention can significantly enhance school nurses' preparedness.
Integrating CGM training into practice guidelines is crucial for safe pediatric diabetes management in schools.
This approach supports better health outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes.