Abstract

With more children using complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies (CAI), it is imperative that school nurses are equipped to assist children in the school setting. This study indicated that school nurses felt they were unprepared. Implications for school nursing practice will be discussed.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Lizbeth P. Sturgeon, PhD, RN, CNE; Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, PMHNP, CNE -- School of Nursing, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA; Grace Lartey, PhD, Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Therapies, Conventional Therapies, School Nurses

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies: Implications for school nurses

Washington, DC, USA

With more children using complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies (CAI), it is imperative that school nurses are equipped to assist children in the school setting. This study indicated that school nurses felt they were unprepared. Implications for school nursing practice will be discussed.