title: Leading Through Lifelong Learning.
abstract: School nurses, as leaders, are able to exhibit leadership skills through embracing, advocating for, and demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning. With the continual changes in healthcare and technology, ongoing education is essential to maintain a high standard of expertise and practice. School nurses have many opportunities for continuing education. This article will briefly explore various levels of continuing education, as well as relating ongoing learning to leadership principles.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Eastern Mennonite University, Lancaster, PA.
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lambert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D012573:School Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States
keywords: certification; higher education; lifelong learning; professional development