Enhancing Wellness in a High School: A Community Partnership

Meeting the wellness needs of high school students reporting high-risk behaviors above national averages was the purpose of a community partnership between the county school district and West Virginia University School of Nursing. Although the school district and School of Nursing were the primary p...

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Published in:The Journal of school nursing 2001-02, Vol.17 (1), p.38-43
Main Authors: Newfield, Susan A., Johnson, Dorothy M. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
College School Cooperation
Community Participation
Health Plan Implementation
Health Promotion
Health Promotion - organization & administration
High Schools
Humans
Nursing
Nursing Education
Partnerships in Education
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Risk Reduction
School Health Services - organization & administration
School Nursing
Well Being
West Virginia
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Summary:Meeting the wellness needs of high school students reporting high-risk behaviors above national averages was the purpose of a community partnership between the county school district and West Virginia University School of Nursing. Although the school district and School of Nursing were the primary partners, other programs in the university provided additional support. The school nurse, school of nursing faculty, and nursing students provided wellness programs to students, faculty, and staff. Positive evaluations and high demand for the services demonstrated the school community’s need for the program and the success of the partnership.
ISSN:1059-8405
1546-8364
DOI:10.1177/105984050101700106