what do you love or hate about being a school nurse

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I'm a former teacher now getting my BSN. Thinking about school nursing. Can foks in this field give me some insight to REALLY what the job is about. I only know it from the teacher side, sending kids for ice or suspected fever, etc.

Specializes in School Nursing.

Love the kids, working with them over long term, gaining relationships with them and the families in the community. Hate that sometimes I feel like a necessary evil or an afterthought by administration in the world of education. We're kind of in the background.

A bit of advice to you-school nursing is very independent. You are the only health related person in a building. I'd get a couple years of experience under my belt before working in a school. There's a lot more to it than ice and fevers. Emergencies don't happen very often, but when they do,you're a one man show. Also you get asked lots of questions that having some experience would help.

Specializes in Maternal-Child, Community Health, School.

love the job, love working with kids. I work at a daycare, preschool, elementary and a high school. They have me spread over very thinly, I sometimes wish I was devided in 4 to work at all 4 places evenly, but the smiles and greetings and hugs from the kids are all worth the effort!

Specializes in School Nursing.

Like the rest, I love working with the children. They are the best ! I love the autonomy of this job although sometimes it's get's frustrating not having anyone to "bounce" medical issues off of another person in the building.

I love the hours and the time off in the summer. I love feeling as if I made a difference in a child's life. I hope I will always feel this way !

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I left school nursing after 8 years, due to boredom, feeling my position was undervalued and underutilized. I have so much more to offer to the nursing profession. HOWEVER, I do agree with luvschoolnursing. Get some experience before you get into school nursing. When it rains it pours and you are on your own. Meanwhile, I am back in school and looking at a Master's or NP. GOOD LUCK!

I'm never bored and often feel overutilized. And certainly valued. I love working with a team. I think school nursing satisfaction might be dependent upon school district. In my town, I am well paid, encouraged to act as a member of the educational team, and frequently praised and admired. And I love the hours and vacations. I guess job satisfaction is a personal thing depending on many factors. It suits me to a tee.

Specializes in School Nursing.

Michigoose,

Sounds like you love your job ! I am very happy for you.

Have a wonderful summer break.

Praiser :heartbeat

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