School Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice were developed by the National Association of School Nurses based on template language from the American Nurses Association They describe the professional expectations of School Nurses.  

Within the Standards of Professional Performance is:
Standard 13:Research  
The School Nurse integrates research findings into their practice

Measurement criteria for this standard include that the School Nurse:

Utilize the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions

Actively participates to the in research activities at various levels appropriate to the school nurse"s education and position. Such activities may include:

• Identifying clinical problems specific to nursing research (client care and nursing practice)
• Participating in data collection(surveys, pilot projects, and formal studies
• Participating in a formal committee or program
• Sharing research activities or findings with peers and others
• Conducting research
• Critically analyzing and interpreting research for application to practice
• Using research findings in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of practice in client care
• Using research findings in the development of policies, procedures, and standards of practice in client care
• Incorporating research as a basis for learning
• Contributing to school nursing literature

The data collection tools on this page offer opportunities for the school nurse to engage in and utilize data which can impact and inform nursing practice