The following research projects received funding by NASN through a competitive Grant application process. For more information about this process and/or the projects listed here, please contact NASN.
2011
Prioritizing School Nursing Outcomes: A National Delphi Study
Erin D. Maughan, RN, PhD, APHN-BC
Utah
Attitudes and Practices of School Nurses and Pediatric Primary Care Providers to Collaboration Around Childhood Obesity
Mary Laurette Hughes, RN, BSN, PNP, MSN
Vermont
2010
School Nurses’ Role in Identifying and Referring Children At-risk for Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Candace Hendershot, RN, BSN, MS, MA, PhD; and Lori Pakulski, BA, MS, PhD; Amy Thompson, BS, MS, PhD; and Jamie Dowling, BSW, MPH
Ohio
Using Digital Storytelling as a Voice for Adolescent Females Who Self-Injure
Rhonda Goodman, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, NCSN (nee Lesniak)
Florida
2009
Using Distance Technology to Deliver Asthma Education to School Nurses in an Appalachian Area: ADEP (Asthma Distance Education Program)
Heidi Putman-Casdorph, PhD, Assistant Professor and Susan Marie Pinto, RN, MSN, APN, CFNP
West Virginia
Refinement and Psychometric Testing of a Tool to Assess Facial Muscle Weakness in Children
Shirley Gordon, PhD, RN
Florida
Playing It Safe: A Coordinated Approach to Injury Prevention
Jessica H. Dawson, RN, BSN, MPH
Virginia
2008
An Intervention to Increase High School Students' Compliance with Carrying Auto-Injectable Epinephrine: A MASNRN Study
Jennifer Spina, RN, MSN, NCSN
Massachusetts
An Investigative Study: What are the Concerns of Massachusetts School Nurses in Managing Mental/Behavioral Health Issues in School?
Mary Ann Gapinski, RN, MSN, NCSN
Massachusetts
2007
Implement the Healthy Learner Model in Student Wellness to improve outcomes for elementary students (K-6) and ADHD
Denise Herrmann, RN, MSN, CPNP
Minnesota
What does your school nurse do?
Erin D. Maughan, RN, MSN, PhD
Utah
2006
Promoting Immunizations in Students with Chronic Conditions
Judith A. Aubin, BSN, MEd
Massachusetts
2005
Understanding the context for translating evidence based practice into school nursing
Susan Adams, RN, BSN
Iowa
Coordinated School Health and District/Student Success
Sheri Coburn, EdD, RN, MSN
California
School Based Peak Flow Education and Monitoring
Marie DeSisto, RN, MSN
Massachusetts
Pulcini, J., DeSisto, M.C., & McIntyre, C.L. (2007). An intervention to increase the use of asthma action plans in schools: A MASNRN study. Journal of School Nursing. 23(3), 170-176.
Abstract
2004
School Nurses Perceptions of Bullying, a survey
Candace Hendershot
Ohio
Hendershot, C., Dake, J., Price, J., & Lartey, G. (2006). Elementary school nurses' perceptions of student bullying. Journal of School Nursing. 22(4), 229-235.
Abstract
Lack of follow-up exams after failed school vision screenings: An investigation of causative factors
Linda Kimel, RN, MS
Illinois
Kimel, S. (2006). Lack of follow-up exams after failed school vision screenings: an investigation of contributing factors. Journal of School Nursing. 22(3), 156-162.
Abstract
2003
Variation Among School Health Personnel
Pam Buchalter, RN, MSN
Georgia
IEP Review of Medication Inclusion Study
Mary Ostendorf, RN, MS
Ohio
The Impact of Budget, Delegation & Certification on the Future of the School Nurse: A Statewide Study
Theresa Tetuan, RN, BSN, MSE
Kansas
Tetuan, T. & Akagi, C. (2004). The effects of budget, delegation, and other variables on the future of school nursing. Journal of School Nursing. 20(6), 352-358.
Abstract
2002
Families Experiencing Persistent Head Lice
Shirley Gordon, RN, PhD
Florida
Gordon, S. (2007). Shared vulnerability: A theory of caring for children with persistent head lice. Journal of School Nursing, 23(5), 283-298.
Abstract
An Investigation of the ability of the Minnesota Early Childhood Screening Program to predict education achievement in third grade children
Martha Bergren, RN, MSN, NCSN
Illinois
The Self Perceptions of Adolescents with ADHD
Pat Bitar, RN, BSN, MNEd
Pennsylvania