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Dissertation - NSU Access Only

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Education

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First Advisor

Jacqueline Marshall

Date of original Performance / Presentation

January 2022

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

The incidence and number of mass school shootings have increased since the first reported school shooting in 1840. Since then, extensive research has been conducted to explore school violence’s underlying causes and precursors, resulting in many recommendations for preventative and mitigating practices. However, no national standard or legislation currently dictates the minimal requirements for competencies and training among school nurses in preparation for active shooter incidents. This interpretive qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of postlicensure K–12 school nurses regarding their self-efficacy and confidence to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recover from a school shooting incident. This study utilized Bandura’s (1977) self-efficacy theory as the theoretical framework to understand and describe school nurses’ self-efficacy and confidence. Thirteen K–12 school nurses residing in the United States participated in the study. The school nurses in the sample indicated that they currently feel inadequately trained and do not perceive themselves to be adequately prepared or confident in their ability to respond effectively to a school shooting incident. Changes in nursing education, practice, research, and public policy should be implemented to realize the full potential of this invaluable and underutilized resource.

Disciplines

Nursing

Keywords

active shooter; emergency preparedness; mass school shootings; nursing education; school nurse; school violence prevention

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