Abstract

Many children are surviving prematurity and serious childhood illnesses due to advances in technology and medical care. As a result, more children are entering public school systems with complex health care needs and intellectual and developmental disabilities. School nurses are responsible for caring for these children; however, many nurses feel unprepared due to a lack education on disability studies in nursing school, difficulty with effective communication, and a lack of experience. A qualitative study was conducted to explore the perceptions and challenges of school nurses who worked with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants included eight nurses who worked in a public school setting, and data were collected through personal interviews, observations, and field notes. Results were analyzed categorically, and data showed that school nurses identified that they lacked education in disability studies and encountered challenges with communication, conducting health assessments, and screenings in students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Citation

Singer, B. (2013). Perceptions of School Nurses in the Care of Students with Disabilities. Journal of School Nursing, 29(5), 329-336. Retrieved April 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/156426/.

This record was imported from ERIC on November 3, 2015. [Original Record]

ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

Copyright for this record is held by the content creator. For more details see ERIC's copyright policy.

Keywords

• assistive technology
• attitudes
• autism
• Communication Disorders
• Disabilities
• Health Needs
• Measures (Individuals)
• nursing education
• Observation
• public schools
• Qualitative Research
• Role
• School Nurses
• Semi Structured Interviews