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Confidence Boost Needed!

After almost 3 decades in pharmaceuticals as a manager, I graduated 2012 and received my RN in May 2013. New grads around here are persona non-grata in acute care (blah blah I know you've all heard this before). So, I went right back to school and finished my BSN in June 2014. I start Rutgers tomorrow for my CSN (all of these are require to work FT in a school here). In the meantime I worked for 8 months part time at a LTC/Subacute facility, left there and also am subbing as a SN in my local school (all grade levels) - this will be year 2 as a sub SN.

If you've read this far, thank you! My plan is to try to replace a local SN who is retiring next June. I worry about my lack of acute care experience. I truly love working with the children and also want to positively impact curriculum, policy, and conduct research if possible. Your thoughts and comments are most welcome!!

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    Sub as often as you can, especially in the school you are hoping to get a job in. Also hook up with some School Nurses who would consider mentoring you. You will need this as a new School Nurse.

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    I went straight into school nursing from nursing school. I did work in education in a non-nursing role for almost 7 years prior, so that might have helped, but I don't feel behind the curve. I am constantly learning and my state has great training available that I have been able to take advantage of. I subbed first before landing a full-time position. And now I am helping out another nurse in my district as she transitions from adult oncology to school nursing. If I can do it...;)

    Good luck!

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