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The School Nurse Role in Asthma Management: Can the Action Plan Help?

Anne Borgmeyer, RN, MSN, CPNP

Anne Borgmeyer, RN, MSN, CPNP, is a nurse practitioner for the Asthma Intervention Model at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Patricia Jamerson, RN, PhD

Patricia Jamerson, RN, PhD, is a nurse scientist researcher at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Patricia Gyr, RN, MSN, CPNP

Patricia Gyr, RN, MSN, CPNP, is a nurse practitioner for the Asthma Intervention Model at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Nina Westhus, RN, PhD

Nina Westhus, RN, PhD, is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Emily Glynn, RN, MSN, APRN, BC

Emily Glynn, RN, MSN, APRN, BC, is a nurse practitioner for the Asthma Intervention Model at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Asthma is the most common chronic disorder in American schoolchildren, and school nurses play a valuable role in its management. A study was conducted in which school nurses were asked to describe their role in caring for students with asthma and their use of Asthma Action Plans (AAPs). The nurses indicated that they frequently provided direct care and education. They were comfortable with providing care to students with asthma and familiar with AAPs. Having an AAP increased their confidence in managing students with asthma. This emphasizes the need for continued education regarding the AAP and the development of policies that direct care and encourage use of an AAP at school.

Key Words: asthma action plan • asthma management • school nurse

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 1, 23-30 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405050210010601
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