Erin D. Maughan

School-Based Health Centers and School Nurses: Co-Location and Collaboration

School-based health centers (SBHCs) and school nurses are often the only healthcare providers available to youth; however, they typically operate within parallel, yet distinct, systems. This study examined how many SBHCs serve schools with school nurses and the association betwee...

Beyond the Nurse’s Office: How School Nurses can Build Trust and Transform Perceptions

Although nursing is consistently ranked among the most trusted professions, its role is often overlooked or misunderstood. School nurses earn credibility and trust through daily practice: credentials establish expertise, while professional conduct makes it visible. By presenting...