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Prevalence Of School Nurses In Kentucky And Student Outcomes, Teena Darnell
Prevalence Of School Nurses In Kentucky And Student Outcomes, Teena Darnell
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify whether the presence of a nurse in the public high school setting was associated student outcomes. Data gleaned from the study will be used to enact a new legislative policy mandating the presence of a nurse in all public schools in the state of Kentucky.
Background: Nurses employed in the school setting support both the educational mission of the institution, as well as the health and well-being of students. Studies have explored the relationships between school nurse presence and student health. It has been suggested that when children experience poor …