Interested in becoming school nurse

by benharold1
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  1. Hello,

    I am currently a Hospice nurse, but I am also looking at an additional area of nursing to specialize in as well. I have 1 year of pediatric experience but that was 14 years ago.
    Would it be realistic for me to pursue school nursing?
    Do you have advice on what sort of education and training I need?

    Any advice is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you!
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  3. by OldDude
    Mar 20
    You mention an additional area of nursing to specialize in as well. Are you interested in school nursing full time or being a school nurse sub while continuing hospice?
  4. by benharold1
    Mar 20
    I would like to potentially be a school nurse full time.
  5. by iggywench
    Mar 21
    Requirements for a school nursing position vary by state and district. Some states require certification, and others don't. My district (in Texas) does not require certification or a BSN, just two years of community health experience. I was a pediatric triage nurse in private practice before becoming a school nurse, and I was also a teacher in the same district for 7 years before nursing school.

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