{"title":"School Nurses and Chronic Absenteeism in Schools: A Qualitative Study on Experiences, Perspectives, and Roles.","authors":"Knoo Lee, Camille Brown, Emily Singerhouse, Lauren Martin, Barbara J McMorris","doi":"10.1177/10598405231210959","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405231210959","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 related to CA and differences between partial- and full-day absences by analyzing qualitative data from six focus groups with 21 Midwestern school nurses. Four themes emerged: <i>Absenteeism at the intersection of family and health</i>; <i>Absenteeism at the intersection of family and school</i>; <i>Absenteeism at the intersection of family and ecological systems</i>; and <i>School nurse roles in supporting chronically absent students</i>. Findings highlight the importance of school nurses by describing their role in identifying students who are at risk for CA, allowing for effective assessment and intervention with students before patterns of CA become habitual.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"370-382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92157144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Allison J Pollock, Whitney N Beaton, Bobbi A Burgess, Santhi N Logel, Louise Wilson, Jolene Eggert Ciha, Jaclyn Allen
{"title":"Diabetes in School Health (DiSH): Telementoring Collaboration Between Pediatric Diabetes Specialists and School Nurses to Improve Care of Children With Diabetes.","authors":"Allison J Pollock, Whitney N Beaton, Bobbi A Burgess, Santhi N Logel, Louise Wilson, Jolene Eggert Ciha, Jaclyn Allen","doi":"10.1177/10598405231181351","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405231181351","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rates of diabetes in youth are rising and more than 1 million children have diabetes. School nurses are central to a school-aged child's diabetes care and they must make important moment-to-moment decisions requiring understanding of and comfort with diabetes care and technology. The rapid changes in diabetes care and technology make ongoing education essential, yet access to up-to-date and practical education is limited for many school nurses. Integrating needs data and stakeholders' input, this group developed Diabetes in School Health (DiSH) to address this gap. We adapted a well-established, innovative, and easily-accessible telementoring educational model, Project ECHO, to create a collaborative learning community. In the first year, 9 diabetes experts and >150 school nurses joined live DiSH sessions. DiSH has been well-received by the school community and next steps include expansion of DiSH to other states and study of impact of DiSH on health disparities.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"390-397"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10013639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ellen M McCabe, Sheryl Bennett, Kerri McGowan Lowrey, Allison Squires
{"title":"Language Barriers in School Health: Addressing Health Equity in the U.S. Educational System.","authors":"Ellen M McCabe, Sheryl Bennett, Kerri McGowan Lowrey, Allison Squires","doi":"10.1177/10598405241263953","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241263953","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 practices and challenges that school nurses encounter, specifically regarding language resources, guidance is offered to elucidate meaningful language access policies that ensure equitable access to school health services. Supporting meaningful language access includes providing school nurses with qualified interpretation and translation services to care for those who do not speak, read, or write in English or have limitations with the English language. Additionally, local and state agencies may implement language access services requirements and enforce compliance with a language access plan to meet federal funding requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"398-403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141762180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of the Effects of Plastic-Free Diet, Plastic-Free Diet Education and Exposure Feedback on Urinary Bisphenol: A Levels in Adolescents.","authors":"Fatma Ulusoy, Sebahat Gözüm, Mesut Parlak","doi":"10.1177/10598405251340397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405251340397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compared the effects of a plastic-free diet program, a plastic-free diet education program, and BPA exposure feedback on Bisphenol A levels in adolescents with high use of packaged products. As a result of the questionnaires, adolescents with \"high\" usage of plastic-packaged products and \"low\" attitudes toward healthy eating were assigned to intervention groups simple random sampling method (<i>n</i> = 108) and urinary samples were collected. Post-tests were conducted after the plastic-free diet was applied to intervention 1, the plastic-free diet education program and BPA exposure feedback to both Intervention 1 and Intervention 2, and BPA exposure feedback to Intervention 3. All interventions were effective in reducing urinary BPA levels, decreasing the use of plastic-packaged products, and improving attitudes toward healthy eating. Implementation implications: (a) training for school nurses and stakeholders, (b) education for adolescents and families, (c) collaboration with stakeholders, and (d) enhancing guidance and counseling in school health services.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251340397"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Basil H Aboul-Enein, Stephen Gambescia, Teresa Keller, Nada Benajiba, Patricia J Kelly
{"title":"A Scoping Review of School-Based Nutrition Education Interventions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.","authors":"Basil H Aboul-Enein, Stephen Gambescia, Teresa Keller, Nada Benajiba, Patricia J Kelly","doi":"10.1177/10598405251345078","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405251345078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review aims to identify evidence-based school nutrition interventions for implementation in Iran's dynamic economic, cultural, and socio-political environment. A review of published studies (2004-August 2024) using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines across 14 databases was conducted. The efficacy of various interventions reported significant positive changes at multiple levels: anthropometric, biological, and knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to healthy eating and lifestyle. Investigators carrying out research on \"what works\" in school-based nutrition education and general healthy lifestyle programs and services in the Islamic Republic of Iran have a host of challenges; however, much more research needs to be done. While there are few studies in this area of inquiry, outcomes on the nutrition interventions to date are impressive. The major challenges in improving school-based nutrition programs include the education of young women, establishing national standards for school food programs and education, and strategic advocacy by stakeholders to improve nutrition education in schools in Iran.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251345078"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transitions and Trajectories: Protecting Nursing Science.","authors":"Mayumi A Willgerodt","doi":"10.1177/10598405251342656","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405251342656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article is temporarily under embargo.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251342656"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding Burnout in School Nurses: The Role of Job Demands, Resources, and Positive Psychological Capital.","authors":"Jun Young Shin, Seung Eun Lee, Brenna L Morse","doi":"10.1177/10598405251342532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405251342532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School nurses are at high risk of burnout due to significant responsibilities, evolving demands, and the independent nature of their role. Using the Job Demands-Resources model as a framework, we conducted a survey of 265 school nurses to describe the effects of job demands, job resources, and positive psychological capital on burnout among school nurses. Multiple regression analysis identified workload as the strongest predictor of burnout, followed by emotional demands and demands from students and their families. In contrast, positive psychological capital showed a protective effect against burnout. Job resources, including support from supervisors and coworkers and intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, did not significantly reduce burnout. These findings highlight the need to address key demands, such as managing workloads and aligning policies with role expectations, to mitigate burnout. Collaborative efforts are essential to creating a supportive work environment that promotes the well-being of school nurses and the health of schoolchildren.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251342532"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Accidental School Nurse: How Australian Registered Nurses Enter School Nursing.","authors":"Anita Moyes, Susan Karemba","doi":"10.1177/10598405251342700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405251342700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Australia has a long history of school nursing and a strong orientation to formal educational pathways for nursing specialization. Despite this, pathways for becoming a school nurse are lacking, and how Australian nurses became a school nurse is unclear. The aim of this study was to gain insight into this issue. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 Australian school nurses. Data was analyzed using inductive content analysis. Findings identified that Australian school nurses typically became a school nurse by accident, not design. They entered school nursing having already had a long and diverse clinical career and were drawn to school nursing for distinct personal and professional reasons. A significant proportion had not encountered the specialty before becoming a school nurse. These findings emphasize a need to improve the visibility of school nursing in Australia and enhance opportunities for Australian nurses to choose school nursing as a career.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251342700"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephany Zhivotovsky, Ikemsinachi C Nzenwa, Robin Cogan, Sunny G Hallowell, Rebecca Robbins, Amy J Kaplan, Chana A Sacks, Peter T Masiakos, Cornelia L Griggs
{"title":"Understanding School Nurses' Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs.","authors":"Stephany Zhivotovsky, Ikemsinachi C Nzenwa, Robin Cogan, Sunny G Hallowell, Rebecca Robbins, Amy J Kaplan, Chana A Sacks, Peter T Masiakos, Cornelia L Griggs","doi":"10.1177/10598405251339655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405251339655","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined school nurses' experiences and beliefs about firearm violence and related policies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference in July 2023, gathering data on attitudes and knowledge regarding firearm violence prevention. Of the 363 respondents (65% response rate), 98% were female, and 44.9% had under 10 years of experience. Nearly half reported firearm ownership, and 39% had encountered incidents involving a student bringing a firearm to school. Most nurses (86%) reported having a firearm emergency plan at their schools, yet only 8% had training on counseling for firearm safety. Despite 41% receiving firearm safety training, many nurses expressed a need for more resources and training in firearm violence prevention. These findings highlight the need for specialized, culturally informed, and medically accurate training to better equip school nurses in addressing firearm safety and violence prevention in schools.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251339655"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144043349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bianca Nymo, Sara Berg Eriksen, Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden
{"title":"The Role of School Nurses in Promoting Positive Sexual Health Education: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Bianca Nymo, Sara Berg Eriksen, Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden","doi":"10.1177/10598405251337769","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405251337769","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Media reports indicate that young people are discontented with current sexual education approaches, feeling that current practice disproportionately emphasizes negative aspects like sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. A scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's framework to examine how school nurses contribute to fostering positive sexuality through sexual education in schools. Out of 406 unique articles screened, 17 met the inclusion criteria. The majority were from the USA and England. The findings highlight the significant contributions of school nurses in sexual education programs. However, it also indicates a need for broader representation, particularly from Nordic countries. A more diverse perspective could enrich understanding and practices in promoting sexual health among youth. The findings also emphasize the preference of youth for external, qualified educators such as school nurses to deliver sexual education. The study calls for more research to enhance sexual health promotion among youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405251337769"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144019959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}