{"title":"National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Service Animals in Schools.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405241276218","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241276218","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"185-186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082353","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}
Christiane Klinner, Alexandra Young, Iva Strnadová, Jenny O'Neill, Christy E Newman, Horas Wong, Cristyn Davies, Cassandra Vujovich-Dunn, S Rachel Skinner, Deidre Brogan, Melissa Kang, Margie Danchin, Rebecca Guy, Allison Carter
{"title":"Vaccinating Adolescents With Intellectual and Developmental Disability at School: An Opportunity to Promote Supported Decision Making.","authors":"Christiane Klinner, Alexandra Young, Iva Strnadová, Jenny O'Neill, Christy E Newman, Horas Wong, Cristyn Davies, Cassandra Vujovich-Dunn, S Rachel Skinner, Deidre Brogan, Melissa Kang, Margie Danchin, Rebecca Guy, Allison Carter","doi":"10.1177/10598405241312981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241312981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internationally, vaccination rates among adolescents with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) are lower than those of the general population. Little research has addressed this issue. This study investigates the experiences of vaccinating adolescents with IDD in special education settings in Australia, with a focus on student engagement. Semistructured interviews and focus groups were undertaken with 50 stakeholders involved in the school vaccination program. Data was analyzed thematically using a framework approach. We identified five themes: lack of student engagement, practices discouraging engagement, practices fostering engagement, lack of vaccination protocol adjustments, and lack of disability-specific nurse training. Nurses' limited knowledge and skills in engaging students with IDD can result in unethical practices, students feeling excluded from vaccination decisions, and students being traumatized by negative treatment experiences. Clinical protocols lack guidance and reasonable adjustments to provide inclusive vaccination services. Supported decision making could provide more inclusive school vaccinations, more positive vaccination experiences, and higher vaccination rates among adolescents with IDD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241312981"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143053949","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}
Ghada Shahrour, Eman Salah, Fatmeh Alzoubi, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Mottershead Richard
{"title":"The Mediating Role of Teachers' Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Their Attitudes Toward School Bullying and Their Handling of Bullying Situations: A Study From Jordan.","authors":"Ghada Shahrour, Eman Salah, Fatmeh Alzoubi, Mohammed Al-Bashtawy, Mottershead Richard","doi":"10.1177/10598405241312980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241312980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous literature indicates that even when teachers hold antibullying attitudes, they may fail to intervene, suggesting that self-efficacy is essential for successful intervention. This study explored the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between attitudes toward bullying and intervention efforts among teachers. A cross-sectional, mediational design was used with a convenience sample of 567 Jordanian teachers teaching students aged 12 to 17. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that included the Bullying Attitude Questionnaire-Modified, Teachers' Self-Efficacy Regarding Bullying Scale, and the Handling Bullying Questionnaire. Mediation analysis with PROCESS Macro v4.2 revealed a nonsignificant total effect between teachers' attitudes and their interventions, but self-efficacy fully mediated this relationship. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing teachers' self-efficacy to ensure that antibullying attitudes translate to active intervention. School nurses can support this by helping teachers reflect on their attitudes, boosting their self-efficacy, and developing effective intervention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241312980"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048671","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}
A A Lowe, N Mottern, O DiGioia, D Dobbins, K Ivich, R Jovich, S Lindstrom Johnson, K Park, J Peters, M Peterson, P Ravi, N Rocha, N Staab, R Sunenshine, E Waldron, J Ward, L B Gerald
{"title":"Breathing Easy in Maricopa County, Arizona: Empowering K-12 Schools With a Novel Nurse Coaching Model to Facilitate Implementation of a County-Wide School-Based Stock Albuterol Inhaler Program.","authors":"A A Lowe, N Mottern, O DiGioia, D Dobbins, K Ivich, R Jovich, S Lindstrom Johnson, K Park, J Peters, M Peterson, P Ravi, N Rocha, N Staab, R Sunenshine, E Waldron, J Ward, L B Gerald","doi":"10.1177/10598405241312129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241312129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To reduce chronic school absenteeism and morbidity and mortality among school-aged children, the prompt administration of albuterol sulfate in schools remains vital. School-based stock inhaler programs are a practical approach to ensure equitable access to life-saving rescue medication for students. School and community partnerships can potentially strengthen program implementation and fidelity by integrating evidence-based practices into routine care. We report the findings of a novel practice facilitation model developed by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to facilitate the implementation of the <i>Stock Inhaler for Schools Program</i> in K-12 Schools. Three-hundred twenty-four schools participated in the program, with 153 schools reporting a stock inhaler event for a total of 1,310 events across four school years. Most events (78%) were compliant with the protocol for administering the stock inhaler to a student. These findings suggest that implementing a practice facilitation model is feasible and important for enhancing fidelity to program requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241312129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030252","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":"Bridging Gaps: Creating a Digital Toolkit to Support Pregnant and Parenting Youth.","authors":"Tristan Banks, Mallory Bejster, Kathryn Ramirez-Mercado, Justine Britten, Thalia Chicojay, Esther Bier, Tarrah DeClemente, Heide Cygan","doi":"10.1177/10598405241311436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241311436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite declines in teen pregnancy, pregnant teens remain at risk for poor health and educational outcomes due to a lack of care coordination and access to resources. The purpose of this project was to develop and launch a care coordination toolkit to provide resources to pregnant and parenting youth (PPY) at a large urban school district. School personnel were trained on the use of the toolkit and completed pre- and posttraining surveys to evaluate changes in knowledge and confidence. Youth were given immediate access to resources via posters with a trackable, yet anonymous, Quick Response (QR) code piloted in 10 schools. Thirty-three staff participated. Knowledge increased by 66.1% posttraining. Confidence improved by 46.9%. In one month, the trackable QR code was scanned 37 times. This evidence-based practice project is in alignment with NASN's School Nursing Practice Framework and harnesses the expertise of nurses to protect the health of PPY.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241311436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015022","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}
Krista Edenfield, Danita Hingston, Paige Hardy, Ana Ongtengco, Emily Wilt, Aastha Saggar, Molly A Martin, Andrea A Pappalardo
{"title":"Breathing Easy: A Qualitative Analysis of School Nurse and Administrator Perspectives on Stock Inhalers and School-Based Asthma Management.","authors":"Krista Edenfield, Danita Hingston, Paige Hardy, Ana Ongtengco, Emily Wilt, Aastha Saggar, Molly A Martin, Andrea A Pappalardo","doi":"10.1177/10598405241311137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241311137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stock inhalers are unassigned rescue inhalers available for students who experience asthma symptoms at school. This study sought to understand school nurse and administrator perspectives on school-based asthma management and stock inhaler policy implementation. Twenty-three semistructured interviews were conducted with professionals from five high asthma burdened counties in varied geographic settings. Thematic analysis revealed three themes. \"School-Based Asthma Management\" revealed concerns about management methods of asthma and respiratory emergencies, and incident tracking. \"Access to a Supportive Asthma School Environment\" emphasized growth opportunities for family education, staff training, and resource access. \"Stock Inhaler Programming\" described how stock inhalers ensure consistent asthma medication access with easy integration into existing emergency protocols. With proper adoption and dissemination, stock inhaler programming has the capacity to enhance school-based asthma management and emergency responsiveness in schools across the country. This study highlights how health policy implementation and its integration into practice can transform school health.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241311137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015018","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 McCabe, Laura Grunin, Gary Yu, Shiela M Strauss
{"title":"The Relationship Between School Connectedness and Bullying in U.S. High School Students.","authors":"Ellen McCabe, Laura Grunin, Gary Yu, Shiela M Strauss","doi":"10.1177/10598405241311141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241311141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The relationship between school connectedness and bullying among a cohort of American high school students in the COVID and post-COVID eras has yet to be studied. Data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey were analyzed to gain insight into this association. Weighted percentages were calculated, and multivariable logistic regression was conducted. More female, 9th and 10th grade and White participants reported being bullied at school (55.5%, 57.4%, 60.5%, respectively) and electronically (63.2%, 54.4%, 60.2%, respectively) compared to their counterparts. The regression model indicated that sex, grade, race/ethnicity, and school closeness were significantly associated with being bullied. Taking sex, grade, and race/ethnicity into account, the more strongly high schoolers agreed with feelings of school closeness, the less likely they were to report being bullied, both at school and electronically. Findings can be used to inform programs to improve school connectedness and address bullying, aiming to enhance the wellbeing of adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241311141"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015071","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}
Jaime Barrio Cortes, Beatriz Benito-Sánchez, Anaís Núñez Mata, Cristina Lozano-Hernández, María Díaz-Quesada, Ángel Vicario-Merino, Jesús Ruiz Janeiro, Cayetana Ruiz-Zaldibar
{"title":"Prevalence of Chronic Diseases, Allergies and Food Intolerance in Schoolchildren in a Network of Educational Centers with School Nurses in Spain.","authors":"Jaime Barrio Cortes, Beatriz Benito-Sánchez, Anaís Núñez Mata, Cristina Lozano-Hernández, María Díaz-Quesada, Ángel Vicario-Merino, Jesús Ruiz Janeiro, Cayetana Ruiz-Zaldibar","doi":"10.1177/10598405241305278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241305278","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prevalence of chronic diseases, including allergies, is increasing in schoolchildren, making school nurses essential in managing students' health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic conditions in schoolchildren within a network of Spanish educational centers with school nurses. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2023, covering 25,951 students from these centers. Schoolchildren and educational center data were collected from the school health records to document health information and nursing activities. Mean age of students was 10.11 years (50.20% female). A total of 9.45% had chronic disorders, including disorders of the respiratory (4.14%), neurological (2.94%), digestive (2.28%), musculoskeletal (1.25%), and cardiovascular (1.14%) systems. A total of 12.5% had allergies (6.10% food allergies), and 2.81% had food intolerances. Identifying and recording these diseases are key responsibilities of the school nurse, supporting improved care quality and informing policies to ensure school nurse availability and enhanced health management protocols for students.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241305278"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015032","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}
Alicia M Hoke, Katie Greenawalt, Erika VanDyke, Angela Zearfaus, Deepa L Sekhar
{"title":"Evaluation of the Inaugural Pennsylvania School Nurse Mentorship Program.","authors":"Alicia M Hoke, Katie Greenawalt, Erika VanDyke, Angela Zearfaus, Deepa L Sekhar","doi":"10.1177/10598405241301995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241301995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The role of a school nurse has evolved due, in part, to complex health conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, nurse burnout and early retirement are contributing to school nurse shortages across the United States. Interprofessional support, training, and mentorship are needed to support school nurses new to the field. Thirty early-career Pennsylvania school nurses (15 mentors, 15 mentees) participated in a one-year mentorship and professional development program that included one-to-one mentorship and a five-part professional learning seminar series. Mentored pairs created mentorship action plans guided by the 21st Century School Nursing Practice<sup>TM</sup> Framework. Participants completed mentored meetings with high fidelity (93% completion). Mentees and mentors reported high levels of satisfaction with their experience. Mentees' confidence in performing action plan items improved after participating in the program. This study suggests mentorship among school nurses is a valuable strategy to increase confidence in practice and develop professional relationships.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241301995"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883190","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}
Melissa Goulding, Claire Branley, Mary Jane O'Brien, Laura L Hayman, Stephenie C Lemon
{"title":"School Nurse Practices Related to Blood Pressure Screening, and Identification and Monitoring of High Blood Pressures in Youth.","authors":"Melissa Goulding, Claire Branley, Mary Jane O'Brien, Laura L Hayman, Stephenie C Lemon","doi":"10.1177/10598405241300466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405241300466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite rising prevalence of high blood pressure among youth, literature on school nurses' practices related to youth blood pressure is limited. We aimed to describe school nurses' current practices related to blood pressure screening and identification and monitoring of high blood pressures. We conducted a web-based national survey of currently practicing school nurses and received 195 responses across 37 states. All participants reported having a blood pressure cuff, nearly all (98%) reported confidence measuring children's blood pressure, and 82% reported interest in doing more to support children's cardiovascular health. Blood pressure measurement by school nurses was common (73% reported \"sometimes\" or \"often\" and 25% reported \"seldomly\"). However, only 32% stated hypertension impacts their students and only 19% endorsed having enough time to complete all their necessary tasks. In describing school nurse's current practices related to youth blood pressure, we highlight opportunities for expanding this role and considerations for doing so.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405241300466"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840021","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}