The Impact of School Nurses on Mental Health and Academic Outcomes
School nurses play a crucial role in supporting students' mental health, addressing physical and emotional needs, and creating a safe and supportive school environment. They assess and intervene in various situations, from stress-related seizures to abuse cases, and contribute to improved academic performance, teacher focus, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes. By addressing social-emotional needs and promoting mental well-being, school nurses positively impact students' overall success and well-being.
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School Nurses Support Mental Health and impact school outcomes Prepared July 2022
School Nurses Support Mental Health School nurses address both physical and social needs (14, 17,32) A student experienced more seizures after a homelife change. The school nurse assessed, identified stressors and emotional responses linked to seizure episodes, and directed accommodations to improve social-emotional support.
School Nurses Support Mental Health Emotions often show up as physical symptoms. Registered nurses assess holistically. (12,30) A student came to the health office with frequent stomachaches and difficulty staying awake in class. The school nurse assessed, identified ongoing abuse, reassured, intervened and helped the student get safe care.
School Nurses Support Mental Health School nurses support school safety and social-emotional climate. (2, 6, 14) The school nurse noted more bullying and poor mental health among students. The nurse boosted school-wide efforts, including suicide prevention trainings and Sources of Strength community-building activities.
School Nurses Support Mental Health School nurses are trusted adults. People confide in them. (12, 17, 26) A student being treated for an injury asked the school nurse, How old is too young to have sex? The school nurse responded therapeutically. The student shared relationship concerns and agreed to further discussion with trusted adults.
School Nurses Support Mental Health About 1/3 of school nurse time is mental health support. (21, 24) A student was fearful after hospitalization for asthma, refusing to participate in activities. The school nurse helped the student learn calming techniques and asthma management, decreasing anxiety and improving socialization.
School Nurses Support Mental Health Positive impacts: Improved academic performance (10, 15, 16, 23) More time for teachers to focus on teaching (13) Lower absenteeism and higher graduation rates (4, 8, 26) and more
Research links school nurses and student success School nurses improve equitable access to education, especially for students experiencing disabilities and students impacted by current and historic disparities. (3, 11) School nurses improve academic achievement, especially for students with chronic conditions. (10, 15, 16, 23) Employing school nurses correlates with increased attendance and higher graduation rates. (4, 8, 26) School nurses support health, safety, and wellbeing in many ways, including: Communicable disease mitigation (1, 31) Increased immunization rates (20) Individualized care planning (10, 28) Medical emergency preparedness (5, 22) Mental health support (6, 14, 24, 30, 32) Registered nurses are more likely to send a student back to class, compared to unlicensed staff. (29) School nurses give teachers and school administrators more time to focus on their primary work. (13) School nurses are essential education partners. (1, 9, 11, 16, 18, 24)
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