akc_RN

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1. Case Manager seeking MSN

   akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in Case Management

2. Case Manager seeking MSN

   akc_RN posted a topic in Case Management

   Hello, I've been struggling with which focus I should have in grad school. I love educating patients and students, but I don't think I really want to teach in the classroom setting. I'm leaning more towards the leadership and management focus because...

3. Do you feel that School Nurses are respected in the school system???

   akc_RN replied to Biglos94's topic in School

   I have only been a school nurse for 3 months and it is not what I anticipated either. It's frustrating and I have not figured out how to make things better. My principal and the teachers I've met so far are nice to me. But they overstep their bounds ...

4. Sorry but I need to get this off of my chest... can anyone relate??

   akc_RN replied to pseudo_name's topic in Relations

   Hello, You sound just like me when I first started in this profession. It's been almost five years and I still feel unfulfilled. I'm working as a school now after working in a hospital setting for awhile. I never felt joy for the same reasons that yo...

5. Interested in Home Health

   akc_RN posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi I just accepted a job as a school nurse. I was so desperate to move on from the hospital setting, so I'm happy with my decision. Now my concern is making extra money! I've always been interested in home health, but I don't know how to get my foot ...

6. From ER RN to School RN...is there anyone out there?

   akc_RN replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

   Your post gives me so much hope about the career choice I would love to have! I'm waiting to hear back from a school nurse position I interviewed for a few days ago. But everything you have mentioned is exactly how I feel at this point in life. I'm a...

7. School Nurse Interview

   akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

8. School Nurse Interview

   akc_RN posted a topic in School

   Hello! I finally have an interview with a school system in my area. Now I'm nervous about the interview because this is my first attempt at working with children. I've worked in a hospital setting for 4 years and looking for a change soon. I've alway...

9. Interested in School Nursing

   akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

   Yes thank you Kel!!

10. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    What makes school nursing frustrating?! I've heard different things about the pay, so I'll be in contact with a few people in my area to check. The sweet hours and time off in the summer sounds great to me :)

11. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    That's good to know. What is the teachers' union steps??

12. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    19 years of school nursing sounds great! As far as the contract, was your's renewed each year or did you have to apply?? I'm thinking of still doing some PRN work for extra money too.

13. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    Yes I figured the salary would be lower, I was just curious as to how low lol. But it makes sense, so I'll give it it try! I will continue doing my research as well. Thanks!

14. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    What about the salary? Any ideas?

15. Interested in School Nursing

    akc_RN replied to akc_RN's topic in School

    Ok great! Thank you, I will try that :)