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Answering "How Do I . . .?": Questions When Teaching Puberty Education.
Carol Cox1, Joseph D Visker2, Emily Forsyth2
1Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, USA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|July 9, 2026
Summary
School nurses can now access a free online training module to enhance their puberty education delivery. This resource addresses gaps in formal training, empowering nurses to better support students during this critical developmental stage.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- School Nursing
- Health Education
Background:
- Puberty involves significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial changes.
- Schools are vital settings for evidence-based puberty education.
- School nurses are well-positioned to deliver this education but may lack formal training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the gap in formal puberty education training for school nurses.
- To provide a resource for school nurses to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- To support the effective delivery of puberty education in schools.
Main Methods:
- Development of a free, online, module-based training resource.
- Content created by school health experts in education and technology.
- Resource designed to answer common puberty education questions.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive online training resource is now available.
- The training addresses common questions and knowledge gaps in puberty education.
- The resource aims to equip school nurses with necessary skills and information.
Conclusions:
- The online module provides accessible, expert-developed training for school nurses.
- This resource can improve the quality and consistency of puberty education.
- Empowering school nurses contributes to better adolescent health outcomes.
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