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Lucine Francis1, Jennifer K Peterson, Laura L Hayman
1Lucine Francis, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, and Johns Hopkins Center for School Health, Baltimore, Maryland. Jennifer Peterson, PhD, APRN-CNS, CCNS, CNE, FAHA, Associate Professor, DNP Clinical Nurse Specialist and Postmaster's Nursing Education Certificate Track Director, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland. Laura L. Hayman, PhD, MSN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, FSBM Professor, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, and Adjunct Professor, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.
Background:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors, including obesity and hypertension, are increasingly prevalent among children and youth, highlighting the need for early sustained prevention. Positioned at the intersection of health and education, school nurses are uniquely equipped to support cardiovascular health in everyday practice.
Purpose:
We propose a collaborative model linking school nurses with the cardiovascular nursing community, drawing on the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 for Kids framework, the National Association of School Nurses School Nursing Practice Framework, and principles of implementation science. This partnership, including researchers, clinicians, and professional organizations, is necessary to translate evidence on heart health prevention into school settings.
Conclusions:
Through coordinated care, leadership development, quality improvement, community engagement, and adherence to professional standards, this collaborative approach can support school nurses in promoting lifelong cardiovascular health for all children and youth.
Clinical Implications:
School nurses are a vital component of the cardiovascular healthcare team, with unique skills, knowledge, and access to students at risk for CVD in the community setting.
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