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Development of a school nurse education model
1College of Mt. St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Summary
School nursing education varies due to state certification requirements, leading to curriculum fragmentation. A new model aligns school nurse education with baccalaureate nursing core competencies for improved child healthcare focus.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- School nursing education programs exhibit significant geographic variation.
- State board of education certification requirements contribute to this fragmentation.
- Conflicting beliefs exist between education and nursing fields regarding core curriculum content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for a more specific health focus in school nurse education.
- To develop a standardized curriculum model for school nurse education.
- To align school nurse education outcomes with professional standards.
Main Methods:
- A curriculum model was developed based on the core curriculum of baccalaureate nursing programs.
- Outcomes were identified based on professional standards from the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN).
- The model integrated only educational coursework not duplicating existing BSN program content.
Main Results:
- A curriculum framework was established to guide school nurse education.
- The model ensures alignment with recognized professional nursing standards.
- It provides a foundation for consistent and comprehensive school nurse training.
Conclusions:
- Standardized school nursing education is crucial for meeting contemporary child health needs.
- The developed curriculum model offers a solution to fragmentation in school nurse training.
- This approach can enhance the quality of care provided by school nurses.