title: A California school nurse credential survey.
abstract: This survey determined which required competencies currently employed California school nurses rated as adequate in their basic preparation for entry into school nursing practice. A questionnaire was sent to 2,861 California school nurses; 1,534 (54%) were returned and 1,227 were used in the analysis. The questionnaire listed 24 competencies required for school nursing by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Demographic factors were solicited to develop a profile of the candidates who responded. Survey results indicated most nurses believed 11 of the required competencies were met in their bachelor's degree program. Many respondents did not consider their preservice training adequate in some competencies. These results could be useful to universities that are considering establishing a certificate program for school nursing.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002140:California; D003406:Credentialing; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011361:Professional Competence; D012573:School Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires