Elementary or High School

[peaceful2100]

Curious who has done both Elementary and High School?

Which one do you prefer and why.

I am in the High School setting. I don't like it but, I took High School to get my foot in the door as that was all that was available.

I am burnt out with the High School Kids but, before I give up on school nursing altogether I am wondering about Elementary school and trying it out.

[peaceful2100, BSN, RN]

I know one thing for sure I can't go back to the hospital. 12 hour shifts which we all know is more like 14+ hour shifts is way too hard for me. I never was able to successfully start many IV's, and I got sick and tired of the dangerous nurse patient ratio.

I love school nursing because the schedule is perfect for me with a young child.

I am honestly not sure anymore. Nursing may not be for me at all anymore but what else would I do is the problem.

[iggywench, BSN, RN]

After teaching 5th grade for 7 years, I was a school nurse for 5-6th grade for 3.5 years before moving to a 9th grade campus in December. I have more students at this school, but it still feels like a vacation to me. There are no more recess injuries, no twisted ankles or running into the wall from PE class, we don't have to call parents for every little thing (we have the students call or text their parents instead), and the students take more responsibility for their health. Sure, there is some attitude to deal with, but I feel like I can have actual conversations with these students, and they will follow my instructions.