title: Using principles of quality and safety education for nurses in school nurse continuing education.
abstract: School nurses require ongoing continuing education in a number of areas. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework can be utilized in considering school nurses' roles and developing continuing education. Focusing on neurology continuing education, the QSEN framework is illustrated with the example of concussion management in athletes. QSEN strategies can stimulate change to the status quo and outline the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that need to be adapted. With their competencies and knowledge, professional school nurses can incorporate evidence-based practices in conjunction with input from health care providers and families to create high-quality care and positive outcomes for students.
authors.affiliation: 1San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Ruth K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Rosenblum
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sprague-McRae
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000379:methods; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000193:education*
keywords: best practices/practice guidelines; middle/junior/high school; parent/family; safety/injury prevention; school nurse education