[Smn123]

Hi everyone, I am a new school nurse. I do have experience in peds, and mother baby care. I am asking all you experts for your secrets, helpful tips, advice, resources, and any info to help me in this new job. I have been doing it for 5 months and absolutely love it. I learn something new everyday. All info appreciated to help me be the best I can be

[Evelyn381]

I just got hired in a School Health Nurse position. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have been an RN 4 plus years and worked in ICU the entire time and some in the OR and as a DON. I love autonomy and I love kids. I believe I will love it. Are you in elementary, middle or high? I hope I love it as much as you do.

Originally Posted by Smn123

Hi everyone, I am a new school nurse. I do have experience in peds, and mother baby care. I am asking all you experts for your secrets, helpful tips, advice, resources, and any info to help me in this new job. I have been doing it for 5 months and absolutely love it. I learn something new everyday. All info appreciated to help me be the best I can be

[Smn123]

Originally Posted by Evelyn381

I just got hired in a School Health Nurse position. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have been an RN 4 plus years and worked in ICU the entire time and some in the OR and as a DON. I love autonomy and I love kids. I believe I will love it. Are you in elementary, middle or high? I hope I love it as much as you do.

I am an elementary school nurse. Maybe we can help each other along the way for suppport, encouragement or just to chat. PM with your email if you like.

[okschoolnurse]

For excellent "new school nurse" articles with tips and tricks visit
http://snp.homestead.com/contents.html

Enjoy

[Evelyn381]

Well I am officially a School Nurse. I start on Wednesday of next week. The orientation process is basically going to the schools along side another nurse to learn the ropes. I thought there would have been a class orientation regarding policies and procedures. So far they are going to send to me two schools to start out. The first one is 6 to 11 th graders (An Alternative School/Center) and the second one is an elementary school. Anyone work in an Alternative School? I look forward to beginning the job!

[HTmommy]

Hi -

I am currently enrolled in a nursing program, slated to grad 6/09.
I have about a year experience between LTC & Med Surg as an aide. I am still at a hospital setting. I find that its not for me. I love children & find that a position as a school nurse most interests me. My question is how does one go into that area? I know most don't aspire to go into that direction. How can I line myself up for this? Also switching internally to family center is a no go - as they NEVER have openings.

[Balto22]

You are a School Nurse now in Maryland? I'm new to this forum. But I have a job offer in Baltimore and would love to learn more from you. Where are you? In a city? Teach me the ways of this forum. Thanks.