Harnessing Cloud-Based Technology to Train School Nurses: A Type 1 Diabetes Exemplar

In the United States, more than 40% of children and adolescents live with a chronic health condition, behavioral health need, or a specific learning disability that impacts their daily experience in the school setting. Among these conditions, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions among youth. School nurses are essential in promoting student health and academic success by ensuring students have the support and resources needed to remain healthy and ready to learn. This exemplar describes an online back-to-school training for school nurses utilizing the school district's Google Workspace platform, providing school nurses with five evidence-based practice (EBP) resources and a recorded training on T1D management in a self-paced, online format. With the evolving landscape of technology, school districts should ascertain how to harness available technology in their district to create accessible and sustainable EBP resources and training materials for school nurses.