Credentials

[littleduckrn5]

This is a curiosity post...is everyone here officially considered a school nurse legally by their state?

I technically am not a licensed school nurse in my state but I work as a registered nurse in a school health clinic. I work thru an educational/health services company. I am the only registered nurse at this private K-8 school so I am the district nurse as well. I delegate to a health aide. I am going back for my BSN now and am debating whether I should work towards becoming a licensed school nurse. I have a bachelors in another field. This is my first year in school nursing and I enjoy it compared to previous RN jobs. I tell family and friends I am a school nurse because trying to explain that I am not a licensed school nurse confuses them.

Sorry for the long post. I am just curious about everyone's background here. Thank you for reading!

[ihavealltheice]

Crazy how much each state differs.

[AACANurse, BSN, RN]

I am an RN, BSN. In my state CSNs are mainly required for public schools, but in private schools I believe you can work as an LPN or an RN. I have considered going back to school for my CSN, but cannot justify the expense for little to no pay incentive.

[SandIsMyGlitterRN, BSN, RN]

In my state we are required to have our BSN as well as complete our certification for school nursing. RN, BSN, NCSN

[scuba nurse, BSN, MSN, RN]

I am an RN, MSN, and am licensed in my state thru the dept. of education as a school nurse.

I do not have school nurse certification thru NASN though (we were told we didn't have to do it if you have a masters degree, it is optional, so I didn't do it).