Jan 12, 20179 yr 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.
Jan 17, 20179 yr 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.
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.