title: Hats off to success: changing head lice policy.
abstract: Pediculosis at school is an emotional and contentious issue. Many school nurses do not feel prepared to take on the task of changing long-standing school policy, even in the light of solid evidence to do so. This article explores one school nurse's experience in changing lice policy for her district.
authors.forename: Deborah J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pontius
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009505:Nevada; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010356:Patient Isolation; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012573:School Nursing; D012574:Schools