RESUMO
As school health personnel respond to the changing needs of children, new models are being developed and traditional models are being reexamined. The role of the school nurse is expanding at the same time as school-based health centers are increasing in number. Partnerships between school-based health centers and school nurses are critical for the success of school-based health centers, and partnerships will enhance and expand roles for school nurses. This paper clarifies the role of each in three areas: collaboration, communication, and cooperation. In addition, obstacles to partnerships are examined. The goal of this collaboration is a shared vision for the continuum of school health services in which school nurse and school health center serve integral roles. Elements for successful collaboration between nurse and health center are reviewed, including clarifying roles, shared leadership and program ownership, cooperative training and continuing education, negotiating conflict, and most importantly, maintaining mutual support and respect.
Assuntos
Centros Comunitários de Saúde/organização & administração , Comportamento Cooperativo , Relações Interinstitucionais , Serviços de Saúde Escolar/organização & administração , Serviços de Enfermagem Escolar/organização & administração , Comunicação , Continuidade da Assistência ao Paciente/organização & administração , Prestação Integrada de Cuidados de Saúde/organização & administração , Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde/tendências , Humanos , Relações Interprofissionais , Descrição de Cargo , Liderança , Modelos Organizacionais , Objetivos Organizacionais , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Because of the increased presence of medically complex students in schools, school nurses need to maintain a high level of clinical expertise and continuing education must now include the technical and clinical aspects of care. The authors describe a unique continuing education program designed to update the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills of school nurses caring for students with respiratory disabilities. This report focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a continuing education program with a specific clinical component.
