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Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines And School Nursing, S. Adams, Ann Mccarthy
Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines And School Nursing, S. Adams, Ann Mccarthy
Ann Marie McCarthy
The use of evidence-based practice (EBP) has become the standard of health care practice. Nurses are expected to use best evidence on a wide range of topics, yet most nurses have limited time, resources, and/or skills to access and evaluate the quality of research and evidence needed to practice evidence-based nursing. EBP guidelines allow nurses and other health care workers to have research information collected, analyzed, and condensed into specific practice recommendations by experts. This article defines EBP guidelines and discusses the process of guideline development, including identification of topics, systematic literature searches, and evaluation and rating of research. Criteria …
Issues Of Medication Administration And Control In Iowa Schools, K. Farris, Ann Mccarthy, M. Kelly, D. Clay, J. Gross
Issues Of Medication Administration And Control In Iowa Schools, K. Farris, Ann Mccarthy, M. Kelly, D. Clay, J. Gross
Ann Marie McCarthy
Who is responsible for medication administration at school? To answer this question, a descriptive, self-administered survey was mailed to a random sample of 850 school principals in Iowa. The eight-page, 57-item, anonymous survey was mailed first class, and a follow-up reminder post card was mailed two weeks later. Descriptive analyses were conducted, with type of respondent (principal versus school nurse), grade level, and size of school examined to explore differences. A 46.6% response rate was obtained; 97% of respondents indicated their schools had written guidelines for medication administration. Principals (41%) and school nurses (34%) reported that they have the ultimate …
A Policy Change Strategy For Head Lice Management, K. Andresen, Ann Mccarthy
A Policy Change Strategy For Head Lice Management, K. Andresen, Ann Mccarthy
Ann Marie McCarthy
The purpose of this project was to formulate an effective change strategy for head lice management in a group of five separate school districts within one county. Despite a desire to use evidence to support their practice, school nurses often encounter educational system barriers that prevent independent management of health conditions. The use of collaborative community relationships, identification of underlying hierarchy structures in school policy development, and targeted system education were the catalysts for changing beliefs and ultimately policy within these school districts. The focus of this project was to develop a policy change strategy for head lice. The strategy …
School Nurses' Experiences With Children With Chronic Conditions, Janet Williams, Ann Mccarthy
School Nurses' Experiences With Children With Chronic Conditions, Janet Williams, Ann Mccarthy
Ann Marie McCarthy
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