Quality Improvement Project Integrating Educational Program for School Faculty in Childhood Diabetes
Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
8-12-2025
First Advisor
Lisa Drake
Second Advisor
Beatrice Bailey
Abstract
In the United States, diabetes affects approximately 38.4 million individuals, including over 304,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As the most common chronic condition in children, diabetes management in school settings is critical to ensure health, safety, and academic success. However, a lack of standardized training for school faculty often results in inadequate knowledge and confidence in managing diabetes, exacerbating student health risks. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement (QI) project aimed to develop and implement an educational program for school faculty, focusing on managing and treating childhood diabetes. A paired sample t-test was used to analyze the impact of the intervention. Statistically significant improvements were found when the blended educational program was utilized, with knowledge (p = .036) and confidence (p = .002). Although the online learning module did not significantly impact confidence and knowledge, results suggest that experiential training positively influenced the application of skills. With this project's robustness, school-based nursing practice is enhanced by preparing faculty and staff with the confidence and knowledge needed to manage diabetic students during the school day. It also laid the foundation for broader district and statewide implementation, highlighting the leadership role of the DNP-prepared nurses in bridging health and education systems through evidence-based practice.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hill, Sharon Anna-Marie, "Quality Improvement Project Integrating Educational Program for School Faculty in Childhood Diabetes" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 129.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/129
