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Elementary School Nurses’ Perceptions of Student Bullying

Candace Hendershot, RN, MS, MA

Candace Hendershot, RN, MS, MA, is a doctoral student in the Department of Public Health at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Joseph A. Dake, MPH, PhD

Joseph A. Dake, MPH, PhD, is an assistant professor of health education at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

James H. Price, MPH, PhD

James H. Price, MPH, PhD, is a professor of public health at the Department of Public Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Grace K. Lartey, MA

Grace K. Lartey, MA, is a graduate assistant in the Department of Public Health at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

The aim of this study was to assess elementary school nurses’ perceptions of student bullying, actions when they encounter bullies or victims, and perceived level of preparation for dealing with this problem. School nurses identified the most common barriers to dealing with bullying, which included bullying taking place where the nurse is not supervising (49%), someone else in the school being more qualified to address bullying (41%), not having enough time (26%), and not being prepared to handle the problem (25%). Only 14% stated that there were no barriers to dealing with student bullying. School nurses believed that the most effective means to reduce school bullying were consistent discipline and improved supervision. However, these perceptions are not in line with current research, which indicates that the most effective method to reduce bullying is to create a whole-school atmosphere to prevent the problem from occurring.

Key Words: bullying • perceptions • school nurses • victims

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 4, 229-236 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405050220040801
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