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School nursing in rural Nebraska: A study of the role and culture
Abstract
This study was conducted to examine the role of school nurses in rural Nebraska. Six rural schools in Chadron, Scottsbuff, Gering, Lexington, and Grand Island were selected for this study. The approach used in this study was qualitative, inductive research. Six school nurses were interviewed and observed over a period of one school year. Interviews were semi-structured, with the use of open-ended questions. Observations were conducted, on site, with as little interruption to the daily routine as possible. Findings of the study included: (1) The duties of the school nurses were similar. (2) School nurses could seldom plan their work day. (3) Because of the nature of their role, which was difficult to define, their activities were usually driven by the needs of students. (4) The role of the school nurse was to provide children with a safe environment and the ability to come to school prepared to learn. (5) School nurses used a variety of methods to help children meet their educational goals, such as health services, prevention measures, environmental surveillance, and health education.
Subject Area
Curricula|Teaching|Health education|Nursing
Recommended Citation
Kreman, Marie Ellis, "School nursing in rural Nebraska: A study of the role and culture" (1997). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI9725126.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI9725126