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Sustaining secondary school nursing practice in A ustralia: A qualitative study
Author(s) -
Guzys Diana,
Kenny Amanda,
Bish Melanie
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nursing and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.563
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1442-2018
pISSN - 1441-0745
DOI - 10.1111/nhs.12039
Subject(s) - nonprobability sampling , qualitative research , nursing , perception , underpinning , medicine , scope (computer science) , psychology , school nursing , scope of practice , medical education , sociology , health care , population , social science , civil engineering , environmental health , neuroscience , computer science , engineering , programming language , economics , economic growth
This interpretive descriptive, qualitative study explored secondary school nurses' perceptions of factors that impact on their role and their views on how their role can be best supported. Nine secondary school nurses from four D epartment of H uman S ervices regions in V ictoria, A ustralia, participated in semistructured, in‐depth interviews. Purposive sampling was used, with participants required to have a minimum of 2 years' experience as secondary school nurses. Data were thematically analyzed, revealing a complex and challenging role. The findings identified key factors necessary to support quality practice. All stakeholders need a shared understanding of the purpose and principles underpinning the secondary school nurse role and the nurse's professional obligations. Knowledge and experience are required that recognize the breadth and depth necessary for secondary school nurses to work effectively within their scope of practice. The adoption of a model of critical companionship is recommended to provide facilitated reflection on practice as a support mechanism for the role.