School Nurses in New Jersey: a Quantitative Inquiry on Roles and Responsibilities

I chose to review “School Nurses in New Jersey: A Quantitative Inquiry on Roles and Responsibilities”. This article discusses the roles and responsibilities of school nurses. The quantitative study examined in this journal article examined types of chronic diseases nurses encounter in the school system. The type of nursing procedures administered to students by the school nurse and the documentation provided by the nurse regarding the student is also discussed. A nonexperimental research design was utilized for this research. The research indicates that the number of students with chronic illnesses has increased; therefore the roles and responsibilities of the school nurse have also increased. This journal article is directly related to my practicum setting due to the research being performed. The research emphasizes the importance of a school nurse and the types of nursing procedures administered. This article calls attention to the health promotion and disease prevention methods that a school nurse employs. It also highlights the correlation of actions taken by the school nurse and academic outcomes. In my practicum I take care of many students that have chronic illnesses and without the aid of the school nurse their academics would unquestionably suffer.

The information provided in this article is directly related to patient-centered care in the school nurse setting. It directly refers to chronic illnesses of the school age child and how the nurse must address these issues. The nurse is key to enabling the child to attend school regardless of their disability. Medication administration is a great part of the school nurse’s daily activities. Prescribed medications for children are on the rise and frequently required to be administered during the school day. This along with many other roles shows the obvious need for school nurses to be present in the school setting. School nurses are required for acute as well as chronic health conditions