School Nurses' Perceived Role and Capacity to Support School Behavioral Health Programs in DC Public and Public Charter Schools
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| Title: | School Nurses' Perceived Role and Capacity to Support School Behavioral Health Programs in DC Public and Public Charter Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Olga Acosta Price (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of School Nursing. 2025 41(6):689-701. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Early Childhood Education Preschool Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | School Nurses, Role, Public Schools, Private Schools, Charter Schools, Prevention, Intervention, School Health Services, Self Efficacy, Referral, Training, Competence, Readiness, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Behavior Problems, Mental Health |
| Geographic Terms: | District of Columbia |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405241266237 |
| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| Abstract: | School nurses (SNs) practicing in DC public and public charter schools were surveyed to assess their perceived role and self-reported preparation to provide behavioral health prevention, early identification, and treatment services in schools. A total of 154 SNs completed a questionnaire about their role in the delivery of behavioral health services and supports. SNs reported they are primarily involved in the identification and referral of students to other school behavioral health professionals. Respondents also reported a lack of training in behavioral health and a desire for more information on related programs and services. This study offers recommendations for educating future SNs and highlights how the DC School Health Services Program utilized study findings to build capacity for SNs employed in practice. This study can help tailor educational opportunities for SNs to maximize their role in school behavioral healthcare process flows and ultimately improve outcomes for students and families. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1491649 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | School nurses (SNs) practicing in DC public and public charter schools were surveyed to assess their perceived role and self-reported preparation to provide behavioral health prevention, early identification, and treatment services in schools. A total of 154 SNs completed a questionnaire about their role in the delivery of behavioral health services and supports. SNs reported they are primarily involved in the identification and referral of students to other school behavioral health professionals. Respondents also reported a lack of training in behavioral health and a desire for more information on related programs and services. This study offers recommendations for educating future SNs and highlights how the DC School Health Services Program utilized study findings to build capacity for SNs employed in practice. This study can help tailor educational opportunities for SNs to maximize their role in school behavioral healthcare process flows and ultimately improve outcomes for students and families. |
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| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405241266237 |
