5.5.5: FRAME 5- Take Action
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CORRECT Answer
Question Type: Drop-Down Cloze
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The nurse can advocate for health policy changes by 
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| Talking with or writing letter to elected officials |
| Becoming active with state and national nursing associations |
| Choosing to not be active unless it involves your own child |
| Attend public policy conferences to increase awareness of legislative priorities |
| Post your perspective on health policies on social media |
RATIONALE
The National Education Association (NEA) sets legislative priorities and advocates in Congress for federal laws that support public K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, student learning and educators. Goals for federal legislation are grouped into four main areas:
- High-Quality Public Education — Legislative issues designed to address the many factors that impact the quality of public education directly in the classroom or school
- Supporting Student Success — Legislative issues intended to create the best possible conditions for all children in support of both their development and education
- A Voice in the Workplace — Legislative issues linked directly to some of the most basic employee issues faced by all education employees
- Good Public Policy — Legislative issues related to ongoing concerns of national importance to both NEA members and the rest of the nation (NEA, 2023)
In addition to the NEA, state and national nursing associations legislate for school nursing. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has developed and co-published with the National Association of School Nurses, School Nursing:
Scope & Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition. This text covers the full extent of nurse practice at all levels and in all settings and roles, including professional competencies, scope of practice, interprofessional collaborations, special needs and environmental health needs and code of ethics specific to school nursing, and a culturally congruent and holistic approach to the nursing process (ANA, 2023). The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) vision is that all students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
More information about NASN can be found at https://www.nasn.org/about-nasn/about
FOCUSED GUIDE
Public policy and legislation vary from state to state. Engage the students in looking at current policy and legislative priorities. Is there a current legislative priority related to school nursing or to the school nurse role?
Why is it important to have a nurse in every building, all day, every day?
School nurses are often the only healthcare provider in a school. Learn how school nurses care for students in their evolving role (CDC, 2023a). In the United States, more than 40% of school-aged children and teens have at least one chronic health condition, like asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, food allergies, or poor oral health. Some students with chronic conditions may miss school more often than others, which can affect their academic performance. For these students, school nurses or health centers offer vital help every day in managing their conditions (CDC, 2023a).
School nurses or other school health services staff may also be the first to identify chronic health conditions in students during routine health exams (CDC, 2023a). Additionally, with mainstreaming students with high acuity health care needs and activities at school, medical situations and emergencies that occur that a nurse is educated on triaging and competent to respond.
American Nurses Association (ANA) works to advance the nursing profession and improve health and health care for all in part by educating and forging relationships with members of Congress and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle (ANA, n.d.). State nurses associations advocate and support nurses through public policy and legislation on a state level.