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D S Oda

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PubMed1990

The clinical nurse specialist role in the Army Medical Department.

Although clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) have been in the Army Medical Department for more than 10 years, there are no reports in the literature regarding role implementation for them. In this study, a survey of all practicing CNSs in the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and their supervisors was conducted with the purpose of defining their perceived role and the value placed on it by their supervisors. The results showed that the study population (n = 52) has implemented the role with all components (practice, education, consultation, administration, and research) considered important by them. Further, 85% of the CNSs report positive job satisfaction, and 67% believe they have reached role maturation. Their supervisors were equally or more positive about the importance of the role, and all (n = 26) felt it must be maintained despite budget constraints and nursing shortages. Findings were that CNSs experience role satisfaction, have achieved role maturation, and are valued by their supervisors within the AMEDD.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

School health services.

Since compulsory public education began in the United States, a component of that system which now is titled, School Health Services, has existed. Even with this history, the concept remains somewhat nebulous, even in the minds of its supporters, because of a paucity of verifiable, reproducible research in the area. Until research catches up with practice, and legislation is guided by firm data, it is essential to continue to clarify and strengthen the existing system. That system with a professionally prepared school nurse as its central focus provides the greatest hope for addressing the problems that are within the scope of school health service practice.

Child↗
PubMed1979

School nursing: current observations and future projections.

A questionnaire was sent to 16 nurses in administrative, supervisory, consultant and educational positions to determined the curent state of school nursing. Opinions regarding the future of school nursing were also solicited. The results showed regional variations in the staffing levels, character of nursing practice, and use of school nurse practitioners. There was consensus that a provider image will be necessary and cost effectiveness will be crucial to the future of nursing.

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The invisible nursing practice.

Although difficult to define and once even dismissed as superfluous, school nursing serves as most children's natural entry point into the health care system. Indeed, far from being irrelevant, school nurses are the vanguard in the fight against drug use, teen pregnancy and child abuse.

Adolescent↗