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A Rapid Review of Mental Health Training Programs for School Nurses J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Cassidie S. Thomas, Tiffany K. Nielsen, Nakia C. Best
There is an urgent need for improved school-based mental health services to address students’ increasing mental health needs. School nurses are often at the frontlines of youth mental health, but report feeling unprepared to manage student needs due to limited training. We conducted a rapid review to identify evidence-based mental health educational interventions for school nurses and evaluate program
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Geographic Differences in School Success Among Children and Adolescents in the United States J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Elizabeth Crouch, Kristen Figas, Gabriel A. Benavidez, Kevin Bennett, Peiyin Hung
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between rurality and challenges to school success: lack of school engagement, school absenteeism, and repeated grade. Cross-sectional data from the 2020 to 2021 National Survey of Children's Health, children ages 6 to 17 ( n = 42,089), was used. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the associations between
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Effects of School Violence Prevention Education Using a Chatbot (SVPE-C) on Sixth-Grade Students in South Korea J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Shin-Jeong Kim, Sunyeob Choi, Kyung-Ah Kang
This study investigated the effects of school violence prevention education using a chatbot (SVPE-C) on sixth-grade students. By applying a pre and posttest design, the students’ (a) degree of knowledge and (b) attitude toward school violence were examined. In addition, (c) satisfaction with the educational method and (d) awareness about SVPE-C were surveyed only in the experimental group. Of the 135
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Does School Nursing Benefit From Artificial Intelligence (AI)? J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Kathleen H. Johnson
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Tribute to Julia Muennich Cowell, PhD, PHNA-BC, FNASN, FAAN 1941–2025 J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Martha Dewey Bergren, Mayumi Willgerodt
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Ready to Learn: A Concept Analysis for the Intersection of Health and Education J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Desiree Colvin
Since the inception of the National Education Goals in 1989, the United States has enacted policies focused on student readiness to learn, but there is no single or clear definition of ready to learn. Education quality and access are social determinants of health. However, students do not learn well if they are not healthy. This concept analysis explores the connection between health and education
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Bullying Vulnerability among Adolescents Reporting Food Allergies: A Nationwide US Study J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Saurabh Kalra, Deepak Kalra
Adolescents with food allergies (FA) face unique challenges, including an increased risk of bullying, yet comprehensive national studies on this intersection are lacking. Our study examines the prevalence and association between FA and bullying among US high-school adolescents, utilizing Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2015–2019) data. Analyzing responses from 27,781 adolescents, we found that 19.1% reported
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Perspectives of Rural High School Students Involved in a Multi-Component, After-School Physical Activity Intervention J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Karla Palmer, Lorraine B. Robbins, Patricia West, Jiying Ling, Tsui-Sui Annie Kao, Dola Pathak, Alan L. Smith
After-school physical activity interventions can assist high school students in meeting physical activity recommendations; however, little is known about what kinds of programs work best for students in rural settings. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore rural high school students’ perceptions of a multi-component, after-school physical activity intervention. Interviews were conducted
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National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Service Animals in Schools. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-28
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School-Based Suicide Prevention Efforts: The Impact of School Nurse Exclusivity on Moral Distress J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Deborah E. Tyndall, Mitzi Pestaner, Travis Lewis
School nurses are well-positioned to assess, identify, and refer children and adolescents who are at risk of suicide. This multiple-case study examined the personal, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence the role of the school nurse in youth suicide prevention and intervention. Purposive sampling was used to recruit two school nurses who were identified as unique cases. Data from interviews
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Mental Health Interventions in Middle Schools: A 10-Year Review of Research J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Elizabeth Anne McKay, Deborah Mattheus, Holly B. Fontenot
Schools can play an important role in addressing growing concerns about adolescent mental health. Mental health of high school students has predominantly been the focus in literature with less emphasis on younger adolescents. This review identified articles published in the last decade that described evaluations of middle school-based mental health interventions and randomized participants to an intervention
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Become a Journal Reviewer: A Vital Component of Lifelong Learning J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Cheryl Resha
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Challenges With School Meal Provisions in K-12 Public Schools: Findings From the National School COVID-19 Prevention Study J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 India Rose, Caitlin Merlo, Cherrelle Dorleans, Luke McConnell, Colleen Murray, Sanjana Pampati, Sarah Lee, Margaret Applebaum
School meals play a vital role in supporting student health. Access to school meals was disrupted during COVID-19-related school closures, impacting student nutritional intake and household food insecurity. Data from the National School COVID-19 Prevention Study Survey and school staff focus groups were used to examine challenges to school meal provision in K-12 public schools. Data were analyzed using
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School Nursing Practice in Education Settings in Spain J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Laura Armas Junco, Laura Alonso Martínez, María Fernández Hawrylak
School nurses and pediatric nurses play vital roles in providing healthcare for children and adolescents in educational and healthcare settings. School nurses operate within educational institutions, serving as caregivers and facilitating communication between the school, families, and the healthcare system. These professionals closely collaborate with pediatric nurses. The primary objective of this
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Language Barriers in School Health: Addressing Health Equity in the U.S. Educational System J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Ellen M. McCabe, Sheryl Bennett, Kerri McGowan Lowrey, Allison Squires
Federal law requires school health leaders to ensure meaningful access to language resources to promote optimal health and education outcomes. This paper aims to inform all stakeholders, including decision-makers, about the importance of developing language access plans and policies. Multiple sources and legal guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the issue. Including an examination of current
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School Nurses’ Perceived Role and Capacity to Support School Behavioral Health Programs in DC Public and Public Charter Schools J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Olga Acosta Price, Breahnna Saunders, Julie Gibbons, Rachel Sadlon, Lori Garibay, Kafui Doe, Felicity Nelson, Tiffany Wise, Eartha Isaac
School nurses (SNs) practicing in DC public and public charter schools were surveyed to assess their perceived role and self-reported preparation to provide behavioral health prevention, early identification, and treatment services in schools. A total of 154 SNs completed a questionnaire about their role in the delivery of behavioral health services and supports. SNs reported they are primarily involved
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School Nurse Leadership and the Implementation of School-Based Support for LGBTQ+ Students J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Daniel Shattuck, Mary M. Ramos, Bonnie O. Richard, Janie Lee Hall, Rhonda Sparks, Cathleen E. Willging
In 2021, the National Association of School Nurses published an updated position statement affirming the unique position of school nurses to support the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) students who are faced with a variety of health disparities rooted in experiences of stigma, discrimination, and bias. The 5-year cluster randomized controlled
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Your Manuscript Was Not Sent Out for Review J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Martha Dewey Bergren
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National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Transition Planning for Students With Healthcare Needs. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-23
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In Search of Evidence: A Scoping Review of School Nurse Leadership Training Programs J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Christian Mazimpaka, Rashmi Paudel, Beverly Heinze-Lacey, Patricia A. Elliott
This scoping review explores leadership training opportunities for school nurses. The review was conducted to inform the development of a new leadership training program for school nurses in Massachusetts. A search conducted across four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, ERIC, and Web of Science) yielded four articles meeting the search criteria published between 1993 and 2007, and no articles meeting the
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Empowering School Nurses: Enhancing Child Trafficking Awareness and Preparedness in American Public Schools J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Jessica L. Peck, Katherine Hettenhaus, Kelcey King, Kelley Rigby
Child trafficking poses a momentous public health threat to students in public schools. Although school nurses are exceptionally positioned to identify and respond to trafficking, most lack training and resources in this critical area. This project aimed to evaluate the impact of a multifaceted intervention on school nurse preparedness and practices related to child trafficking in an Oklahoma public
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National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Supporting Scheduled Recess. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-22
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Public School Nurses in the United States: National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0 J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Mayumi A. Willgerodt, Andrea Tanner, Ellen McCabe, Beth Jameson, Doug Brock
The National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0 describes the demographic characteristics and distribution patterns, school nursing models and activities, and practice environment among self-reported public school nurses in the United States. A random sample of U.S. public schools was surveyed, stratified by region, school level, and urban/rural locale. A total of 2,827 schools responded, yielding a
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U.S. Parental Vaccine Hesitancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Scoping Review J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Christina Baker, Paul F. Cook
Parental vaccine hesitancy has been a hotly debated issue long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the emergence of a new vaccine during this public health crisis made even pro-vaccine individuals reconsider vaccines for their children. This scoping review was conducted to understand why parents expressed hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 years old. The search included primary
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The National Association of School Nurses Position Statements: A Transition from NASN School Nurse to The Journal of School Nursing J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-08 Martha Dewey Bergren
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Reported Impact of COVID-19 Workload and Stressors on School Nurses’ Provision of Care During the 2021–2022 School Year: A Secondary Analysis of U.S. School Nurse Survey Data J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Sarah L. Merkle, Justin Ingels, Daniel Jung, Michael Welton, Andrea Tanner, Sharunda Buchanan, Sarah Lee
Many school nurses experienced increased work burden and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis examined data from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cross-sectional, nationwide survey of school nurses in March 2022 to examine associations between school nurses’ ability to conduct their core responsibilities and selected nurse and school factors among school nurses during the
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National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Electronic Health Records: An Essential School Nursing Tool for Supporting Student Health. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-05 National Association Of School Nurses
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Period Product Resources and Needs in Missouri Schools: Focus Group Discussions with School Nurses J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Anne K. Sebert Kuhlmann, Kirstin A. Palovick, Casey Allen, Mintesnot T. Teni, Cheleia Marshall
This study explored period product resources and needs in Missouri schools from the perspective of school nurses. We conducted eight focus groups with school nurses (n = 51) across Missouri using purposive sampling. Focus group data were analyzed in Dedoose via multiple coders and achieved strong inter-rater reliability (Cohen's Kappa = 0.92). Several interconnected themes with associated sub-themes
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Listening to School Nurses' Voices: A Mixed Methods Study on the Continued Impact of COVID-19 on School Nursing Practice J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 M. Laurette Hughes, Laura White, Mary Jane O’Brien, Judy Aubin, Carol Bradford
School closures in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated losses of critical student resources as physical, mental, emotional, and social needs escalated. Identifying the challenges, strategies, and changes in school nurse (SN) practice in Massachusetts during this pandemic is fundamental to understanding how to manage future anticipated pandemics while protecting children, communities
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The Perceived Power and Powerlessness in School Health Nurses’ Mental Health Promotion Practices: A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Nina Flodin, Stina Lejtzen, Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
Schools are important arenas for mental health promotion initiatives. School nurses have the opportunity and ability to support and promote students’ mental health, but their role and practices have been perceived as somewhat unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore school nurses’ mental health promotion practices. A total of 12 scientific studies were synthesized through a meta-ethnographic
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Moving the Needle: A Qualitative Exploration of the School Nurses’ Experience with Virginia's Human Papillomavirus Mandate J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Kimberly McNally, Ali Weinstein, Lisa Lindley, Robin Wallin, Amira Roess
In all US localities, students provide proof of compliance with vaccination requirements to attend school. Despite benefits, vaccine legislation remains contentious. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for adolescents and prevents cancer, but its inclusion in school immunization requirements is challenged. Virginia was the first state to mandate HPV vaccination. HPV is the only required
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School Health Services’ Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Interorganizational Collaboration Regarding Students With Mental Illness: A Scoping Review J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Angelika Johansson Cristvall, Margaretha Larsson, Johanna Tell, Lisa Skär
School health services (SHSs) and school nurses play a crucial role in identifying and supporting students with mental illness. The integration of information and communication technology (ICT) can facilitate interorganizational collaboration in this context. Due to the limited research in this area, a scoping review was conducted to explore SHSs’ use of ICT in interorganization collaboration regarding
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The Journal of School Nursing / SAGE Writing Awards J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Martha Dewey Bergren
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Implementation of a Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Vulnerable Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for School Nurses J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Jiyoung Park, Gill ten Hoor, Seohyun Won, Gahui Hwang, Sein Hwang, Siew Tiang Lau
COVID-19 brought significant changes to the role of school nurses, necessitating the development of remote health education programs. However, there is a lack of evidence and pedagogical lessons for digitally transforming education for socially vulnerable children. This qualitative study analyzes the health educational needs and barriers faced by children and service providers in a childcare-based
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School Nurses’ Experiences of Organizational Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Andrea Tanner, Mary Thompson, Kim Stanislo, Nancy Crowell
School nurses encountered many workplace struggles while providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several struggles involved organizational support, including having sufficient time, resources, compensation, and school leadership support. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the experiences of school nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic as they related to sufficient time
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Advancing School Health: Building a Partnership Between School Nurses and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Ellen McCabe,Laura Grunin,Beth Jameson
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The Role of the School Nurse in E-Cigarette Prevention and Cessation: A Scoping Review J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Alanna J. Russell, Kawkab Shishani, Sheila Hurst
E-cigarettes have rapidly gained popularity among youth in recent years. This scoping review identifies opportunities for school nurses to incorporate e-cigarette prevention strategies into their practice and identifies gaps for future research in school nursing evidence-based practice. Using the methodological framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley and advanced by Levac et al., a literature review
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Parents' Experiences of Communication With School Nurses About Their Child's Weight Development in Sweden. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Caroline Skantze,Gerd Almqvist-Tangen,Maria Nyholm,Staffan Karlsson
This study aimed to describe parents' experiences of communication with school nurses concerning the growth data and weight development of their children aged 8 and 10 years old in Sweden. Eighteen interviews with parents were conducted and analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The result showed a need for improved dialogue where the parents viewed the health visit's purpose as unclear and
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"This Has Changed Everything": The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on School Nursing Practice in New Mexico. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Elizabeth Dickson,Lisa Crawford,Rhonda Sparks,Anna Ciblis
As state and local government implemented school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school health services delivery experienced a fundamental change. School nurses were confronted with significant challenges to care for their students, while responding to the avalanche of public health responsibilities thrust upon them without training or resources. This qualitative study, conducted by
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Adolescents' Perceptions of School Nurses' Role in Functional Seizures at School. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Andrea Tanner,Jane von Gaudecker,Janice M Buelow,Wendy R Miller
Adolescents with functional (psychogenic nonepileptic) seizures experience school-related struggles. School nurses are positioned to address such struggles. However, school nurses report having little education or confidence in their role of managing or responding to this mental health condition. Little is known about adolescents' perceptions of school nurses' role in functional seizure care. This
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A Multilevel Analysis of School-Level Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage in Virginia. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Kimberly McNally,Ali Weinstein,Lisa Lindley,Robin Wallin,Amira Roess
School nurses improve public health through vaccine promotion and mandate compliance. Despite recommendations and support for comprehensive adolescent HPV vaccination from organizations like the National Association of School Nurses as of 2023 only Virginia, Washington DC, Rhode Island, and Hawaii mandate HPV vaccine in schools. Virginia's mandate allows caregivers to opt out of vaccination. It is
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Youth-centered Recommendations to Address Social Stigma and Discrimination Against Unhoused Youth: An Integrative Literature Review. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Huy Le,Lynn Rew
Youth between ages 13 and 25 who experience homelessness face numerous barriers to excellent health, including social stigma and discrimination. Applying socio-ecological model and intersectionality theory, an integrative literature review was conducted. Peer-reviewed studies (N = 29) representing 808,296 participants extracted from four databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, SocINDEX) were analyzed
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The Global Shortage of School Nurses. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Erin D Maughan,Valentina Baltag
Calzolari and colleagues invited others to have an "open…professional dialogue" on how Italy can introduce school nurses into their system. This editorial is a response to that invitation. Although factors such as a broader nursing shortage and limited health resources definitely contribute to a global shortage of school nurses, three foundational reasons continue to challenge the demand for school
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The Need for a School Nursing Service in Italy: Time to act. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Michela Calzolari,Francesca Napolitano,Milko Zanini,Gianluca Catania,Giuseppe Aleo,Mark Hayter,Loredana Sasso,Annamaria Bagnasco
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School Nurses and Chronic Absenteeism in Schools: A Qualitative Study on Experiences, Perspectives, and Roles. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Knoo Lee,Camille Brown,Emily Singerhouse,Lauren Martin,Barbara J McMorris
Regular attendance is integral for students' academic success; it also affects adolescents' physical and mental health. Very few studies consider (a) differences between partial- and full-day absences regarding chronic absenteeism (CA; missing school ≥15 days in an academic year); or (b) roles of school nurses in addressing student absenteeism. This study describes school nurses' perceptions of factors
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Adolescents' Experience of Pain: A Focus Group Study in Sweden. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Camilla Perming,Eva-Lena Einberg,Sarah Bekaert,Pernilla Garmy
The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of pain among students at upper secondary schools (adolescents aged 16-19 years) in Sweden. Focus group (n = 9) interviews with 41 adolescents were conducted in southern Sweden in 2021. The interviews were analyzed by qualitative content analysis, which identified four categories encompassing the theme how pain expressed itself: (1) a warning bell-the
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The Psychosocial Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Primary School Children of Health Professionals. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Azize Karahan,Nida Temiz,Ziyafet Uğurlu,Berrak Fulser,Aysel Abbasoğlu,Ayşe Ay,Nalan Özhan Elbaş
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals had to spend much of their time working in hospitals, which may have caused psychological distress to their children. This study was in the form of a case study pattern, one of the qualitative research methods aimed to identify the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the primary school children of health professionals. Its sample consisted
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Hybrid Learning in Mitigating COVID-19 Risk Among Filipino Students. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Jeff Clyde G Corpuz
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School Nurses' Experiences and Roles in Promoting and Administering the HPV Vaccine: A Systematic Review Using the Socioecological Framework. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Kimberly McNally,Amira Roess,Ali Weinstein,Lisa Lindley,Robin Wallin
Understanding the school nurse's experience in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine promotion can reduce vaccine disparities. HPV vaccination is critical to cancer prevention. Despite the importance of the school nurse in vaccine promotion, there is a lack of understanding. This article aims to examine the knowledge, attitude, experience, and role of school nurses related to HPV vaccination and promotion
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Tell the Readers Something They Don't Already Know. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Martha Dewey Bergren
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A Cost-Benefit Analysis of School Nursing in One Large Urban School District. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-03 Mallory C Ohneck,Joseph A Dake,Erin D Maughan,Susan K Telljohann,Tavis Glassman
This study is a cost-benefit analysis examining an urban district's partial school nurse coverage conversion to full-time coverage. Through a partnership with a health care system, the district received funding, resulting in the hiring of full-time nurses to cover all K-8 elementary schools. Researchers compared the cost of nursing services to the savings in teacher, secretary, principal, and parent
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Hybrid Learning Modality Did Not Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Among Colorado Students. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Brian Erly,Parker Jackson,Therese Pilonetti
During the 2020-2021 school year, many schools adopted remote learning or a part-time in-person learning ("hybrid") approach to reduce the risk of in-school transmission of COVID-19. The purpose of this work is to describe case rates of COVID-19 in schools practicing different learning modalities on rates of COVID-19 to support risk-benefit decisions in the context of respiratory disease outbreaks
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Evaluating a Multicomponent e-Cigarette Prevention Program in the Rural Northwest: Teacher and Parent/Guardian Program Outcomes. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Ashley C Yaugher,Christina C Pay,Jenna Hawks,Cristian L Meier
There are effective prevention strategies to combat increasing rates of youth e-cigarette use. This study assessed the outcomes of an e-cigarette prevention program with teachers and parents/guardians across a three-county rural area. Researchers assessed teachers' and parent/guardians' increased knowledge and confidence in implementing vape prevention after receiving evidence-based trainings. Pre-
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A Mixed Methods Exploration of Texas School Nurses' Involvement in Addressing Substance Use and Sexual/Reproductive Health Among Students in Alternative High Schools. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Karen E Johnson,Whitney A Thurman,Ashwini R Hoskote,Erin D Maughan
Students in alternative high schools (AHSs) have higher levels of substance use and risky sexual behaviors than students in traditional high schools. In this mixed methods study, we examine school nurses' efforts in Texas AHSs to address substance use and sexual/reproductive health. The nurses addressed substance use and sexual reproductive health mostly at the individual level, after students initiated
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescents' Mental Health in Catalonia (Spain): A Qualitative Study. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Mariela Aguayo-González,Juan M Leyva-Moral,David Giménez-Diéz,Andreu Colom-Cadena,Isabel Martínez,Carolina Watson,Anna Bordas,Jordi Casabona,Cinta Folch
This study aimed to understand the experiences of adolescents regarding the perceived impact of COVID-19 on their mental health in Catalonia (Spain). A qualitative exploratory methodology was used with a purposive sample of 30 high-school students regarding their experiences of the self-perceived impact of COVID-19 on their mental health. Data were thematically analyzed using Braun and Clarke method
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Adaptation and Validation of the Korean Version of the Scope of School Nursing Practice Tool. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Jaehee Yoon,Hyun-Ju Seo,Ji Eun Kim
The scope of the school nursing practice tool (SSNPT) is needed to apply and explore the gap between what school nurses perceive as important and actual practices. This study adapted and validated the Korean version of SSNPT (K-SSNPT) among 360 Korean school nurses in January 2022. The reliable and valid K-SSNPT can inform school nurses' workforce policies by capturing the current scope of school nursing
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Evaluation of a Nature Prescription Program in Schools to Increase Nature-Based Physical Activity and Time Spent Outdoors: Implementation of the Kids in Parks TRACK Rx Program by the School Nurse. J. Sch. Nurs. (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Richard W Christiana,Jason Urroz,Heather W Venrick
This study assessed the effectiveness of the TRACK Rx program. Track Rx is a program for healthcare professionals to counsel and prescribe outdoor physical activity (PA) to children. The program was implemented by a school nurse to increase children's time spent outdoors, increase a child's nature-based PA, and increase parents' intention for their child to spend time outdoors. Parents/guardians of