School Nursing
School nurses support the health of children and young people where they spend most of their day. They manage health conditions in school, run health education and help identify children who need extra support.
At Nursing Science 2027, school nursing research is presented mainly in the pediatric and neonatal nursing session. School nurses, public health nurses and researchers share programmes that help children stay healthy and ready to learn.
Key Topics in School Nursing
- School health services and programmes
- Managing asthma, diabetes and epilepsy in school
- Adolescent health and wellbeing
- Mental health support in schools
- Healthy eating, physical activity and obesity
- School immunisation programmes
- Sexual health education
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Health screening in schools
- Partnership with teachers and families
Recent Advances in School Nursing
Rising anxiety and low mood among young people have made mental health one of the most common reasons pupils see a school nurse, an area shared with psychiatric and mental health nursing. Many schools now offer drop-in clinics and digital chat services.
School vaccination programmes, including HPV, remain a major part of the role, drawing on nursing and infectious disease research. Questions about young people's consent and confidentiality also link with nursing ethics, legal aspects and patient advocacy.
Who Should Attend
- School nurses and school health teams
- Public health nurses and health visitors
- Paediatric nurses
- Child and adolescent mental health nurses
- Education and health policy makers
- Researchers in child and adolescent health
Why Present Your School Nursing Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for school health research. You can compare school nursing models and connect with colleagues in community and public health nursing who plan child health services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I present a school health education programme?
Yes. Health education programmes with clear outcomes are welcome.
Does this topic include college and university health services?
Yes. Research on young people in further and higher education is welcome.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 runs from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.