How School Nurses Can Better Help Kids With Diabetes

School nurses play a big role in helping kids with diabetes. A recent study looked at what makes them feel confident in their job. It found that nurses who had:

• More experience
• Better training
• More supplies

felt more prepared. They also felt more confident when they had good relationships with students.

Study Findings

The study asked 122 school nurses about their work. It looked at things like:

• How often they helped kids with diabetes
• If they had training
• If they had the right supplies

The results showed that nurses who had:

• More training
• Better tools

felt more ready to help kids.

The Importance of Relationships

But there's more to it than just training. Nurses who had good relationships with their students also felt more confident. This makes sense because knowing the kids they help can make a big difference.

The Role of Supplies

The study also found that having the right supplies is important. Nurses who had what they needed felt more prepared to help kids with diabetes. This shows that schools need to give nurses the tools they need to do their job well.

Keeping Up with Changes

As diabetes care changes, nurses need to keep up with the latest info. This means schools should give nurses chances to learn and grow. That way, they can give kids the best care possible.