ERIC Number: EJ1439400
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Oct
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
EISSN: EISSN-1546-8364
Public School Nurses in the United States: National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0
Journal of School Nursing, v40 n5 p468-481 2024
The National School Nurse Workforce Study 2.0 describes the demographic characteristics and distribution patterns, school nursing models and activities, and practice environment among self-reported public school nurses in the United States. A random sample of U.S. public schools was surveyed, stratified by region, school level, and urban/rural locale. A total of 2,827 schools responded, yielding a 38.1% response rate. Using these data, we estimate 78,869 full-time equivalents of school nurses, with 65,052 registered nurses (RN) and 13,817 licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVN). Findings indicate school nurse distribution differences by region, locale, and income. The predominant model of school nursing practice was the RN only, followed by the RN and LPN model. In general, school nurse respondents felt supported by school staff and parents. Less than half of survey respondents stated they were supervised by an RN. Research, policy, and school nursing practice implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Public Schools, School Nurses, Individual Characteristics, Models, Geographic Distribution, Geographic Regions, Income, Nursing, Work Environment, Attitudes, Supervision, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Attainment, Age Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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