Deborah E Tyndall, Jessica C Reich, Brandy M Mechling
{"title":"Moral Distress Among School Nurses in School-Based Suicide Prevention: Associations with Caseload and Interdisciplinary Collaboration.","authors":"Deborah E Tyndall, Jessica C Reich, Brandy M Mechling","doi":"10.1177/10598405261456303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261456303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contemporary school nursing practice increasingly emphasizes the role of school nurses in supporting student mental health through interdisciplinary collaboration. Using data from a national online survey of school nurses (n = 1,283), this study examined associations among caseload, collaborative practice, and moral distress related to school-based suicide prevention. Serving a greater number of schools was associated with lower levels of collaboration with school-based mental health professionals. Lower levels of collaboration were associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing moral distress, suggesting that collaborative challenges may reflect broader workload constraints. Although caseload size was not directly associated with severity of moral distress, findings suggest that workload demands may contribute indirectly to moral distress through collaborative engagement. Attention to workforce structures alongside strengthening opportunities for collaborative practice may be important for addressing moral distress and supporting school nurses' participation in student mental healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261456303"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148151947","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":"\"A Machine's Not Gonna Stop It\": Perceptions of School Vape Detectors among High School Students and Staff in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.","authors":"Victoria Matheou, Adam G Cole","doi":"10.1177/10598405261455900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261455900","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vaping is a concern in schools. School vape detectors could discourage vaping inside the school; however, there is no evidence of their effectiveness. This study investigated high school student and staff perceptions of vape detectors in a public school district in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Two school principals conducted interviews and students (<i>n = </i>58) and staff (<i>n = </i>73) in all area high schools (<i>n = </i>5) completed online surveys. Open-ended questions assessed perceived challenges and benefits of vape detectors. Responses were coded and a thematic analysis identified major themes. Perceived benefits of vape detectors included helping identify students who vape at school, discouraging vaping at school, and improving restroom access. Perceived challenges included students evading detection and vaping moving to other locations at school. School staff and students within these schools identified various perceived benefits and challenges with vape detectors. Additional evidence is needed for the impacts of vape detectors on student vaping.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10598405261455900"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148145289","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":"National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Position Statement: Emergency Preparedness for Schools.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405261432132","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261432132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"309-310"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147464220","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":"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":"271-283"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","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}
{"title":"National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Position Statement: Concussion Management and Care in Schools.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405261432133","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261432133","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"306-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147445937","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":"National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Position Statement: Restraint and Seclusion Elimination in School Settings.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405261432140","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261432140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"302-305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500394","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":"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":"221-231"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","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}
{"title":"National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Position Statement: Safe Work Environments for School Nurses and School Health Services Teams.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10598405261432124","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405261432124","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"311-314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147488160","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":"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":"211-220"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351536/pdf/","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":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alvin Tran, Krupa Ann Mathew, Yunan Zhao, Heather Mattie
{"title":"School-Based Health Centers: Providers' Perceptions Around Mental Health and Eating Disorders and Potential Areas of Improvement.","authors":"Alvin Tran, Krupa Ann Mathew, Yunan Zhao, Heather Mattie","doi":"10.1177/10598405241307849","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10598405241307849","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>School-based health centers (SBHCs) play a key role in connecting youth to health services, including primary care. Despite some literature exploring their mental health services, little is known about the role SBHCs play in screening for and treating eating disorders. In this study, we surveyed 56 SBHC providers, assessing their familiarity with providing care and screening for mental health concerns, including eating disorders. We also qualitatively explored areas to improve efforts around mental health care and screening. Results suggest that while the majority of participants indicated that they were familiar with mental health disorders, they were less familiar with eating disorders. Furthermore, despite rating screenings for eating disorders of great importance, the frequency of such screenings was comparably lower. Qualitative findings highlight two emerging themes focused on addressing gaps in mental health care: (a) training, continuing education, and addressing misconceptions around eating disorders; and (b) SBHC staffing and resource constraints.</p>","PeriodicalId":50058,"journal":{"name":"Journal of School Nursing","volume":"42 3","pages":"284-292"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147876512","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}