I’m excited to share a new article, “Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective,” published in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN). In this piece, co-authored with dear colleagues Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, NCSN, FNASN, and Beth Jameson, PhD, RN, CNL, FNASN, we dive into the unique mix of generations working in school nursing today and how this diversity can be both a challenge and an opportunity.
School nurses are vital in ensuring our students are healthy and thriving. Still, with Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z all on the team, there’s a lot to navigate. Each generation brings its own experiences, communication styles, and tech skills to the table, which can lead to some interesting dynamics
.In our article, we explore how these differences affect everything from teamwork and communication to job satisfaction. We also share some practical tips for school nursing leaders on maximizing this multigenerational workforce. By embracing this diversity, we believe that school nursing teams can better meet the varied needs of today’s students.
Embracing a Multigenerational Workforce: A School Nursing Perspective
Authors
Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Email: em3766@hunter.cuny.edu
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2901-1670
Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN, FNASN is an assistant professor at Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. As a recognized leader in promoting equitable school health services, she researches chronic illness management in schools and the provision of school nursing services. Her scholarship embraces public health, children’s mental health, and school health policies. She has taught at the graduate and undergraduate level and continues to practice clinically as a school nurse.
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) in her 24th year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School District. Robin holds a national position as the Director from New Jersey to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) representing the New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA). Robin is proud to be a Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow and past program mentor. She serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing. Robin writes a popular blog called The Relentless School Nurse. Her extensive work in school nursing was included as a case study in the National Academies of Medicine Future of Nursing 2030 report. Email: robin.cogan@rutgers.edu
Beth Jameson, PhD, RN, CNL, FNASN received a PhD in Nursing Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and works as the Nurse Researcher/Manager for the Center for Innovation and Nursing Research at Morristown Medical Center (MMC), Morristown, NJ. Dr. Jameson is a former school nurse, and is passionate about public health nursing and addressing the needs of vulnerable children. At MMC, Dr. Jameson spearheads initiatives that support ANCC Magnet® requirements, ensuring the integration of New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvement across the institution. Dr. Jameson is an accomplished nurse researcher dedicated to advancing nursing research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and innovation. Email: beth.jameson@shu.edu
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