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Ethical Dilemmas I

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Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
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Ethical Dilemmas II

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Ethical Dilemmas in School Nursing.

Teresa A Savage

Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics

|May 11, 2026

Summary

School nursing, originating from a 1900s experiment reducing student absenteeism, has become vital. Modern school nursing, however, faces challenges like resource scarcity and complex health needs.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Nursing History
Pediatric Health

Background:

High absenteeism rates in early 20th-century NYC schools prompted intervention.
A pilot program with a pediatric nurse demonstrated significant success in reducing absences.
This success led to the expansion of school nursing services nationwide.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the historical development and current state of school nursing.
To highlight the challenges and triumphs experienced by contemporary school nurses.
To provide insights from personal narratives and expert commentaries on school nursing.

Main Methods:

Analysis of historical impact of early school nursing initiatives.
Collection of 13 personal narratives from practicing school nurses.

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Main Results:

Early school nursing interventions drastically reduced student absenteeism.
Current school nursing practice faces significant challenges including resource limitations and diverse patient needs.
Personal accounts reveal nurse advocacy, frustrations, and successes.

Conclusions:

School nursing has evolved from a simple absenteeism solution to a complex, essential service.
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