Diane Davis, Krista A White, Erin D Maughan
This study aimed to revisit the validated Scope of School Nursing Practice Tool (SSNPT©) and modify it as needed for relevance to the updated School Nursing Practice Framework, and to determine potential uses.
This study aimed to revisit the validated Scope of School Nursing Practice Tool (SSNPT©) and modify it as needed for relevance to the updated School Nursing Practice Framework, and to determine potential uses. A cross-sectional, descriptive design employing quantitative and qualitative methods was used to appraise the ongoing fidelity of the SSNPT© with the updated framework. Items on the SSNPT© achieved a scale content validity index of 99.6%. Modifications were made to the current version of the tool to address recommended language updates; no items were added or removed, thereby preserving the psychometric properties. Experts identified five potential uses for the tool: self-assessment, performance evaluation, professional development and goal setting, advocacy and stakeholder education, and program and quality improvement (benchmarking). The resulting SSNPT-R© is a validated tool that aligns with the updated framework and can be used to advance school nursing practice.