Melissa Murphey Publishes Study on Food Allergy Education for Non-Medical School Staff
Published: February 10, 2025.
Melissa Murphey, DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-C, director of Nursing and professor at 海角社区, recently published a study on the importance of educating non-medical school staff about food allergies. Her article, appears in the January 2025 issue of the .
With on the rise, many school staff members lack proper training to recognize and respond to allergic reactions. Murphey抯 research highlights how programs can improve awareness, emergency preparedness, and confidence in managing allergic emergencies. Her findings show that structured training helps non-medical staff quickly identify symptoms and effectively use life-saving treatments like .
揂s food allergies become more common, it抯 crucial for all school personnel to be prepared to act in an emergency,� said Murphey. 揘urses play a key role in ensuring that schools are safe for children with allergies.�
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