How do I get started?

In nj you don't

Depends on your state. You should have a dpi (dept of public instruction) website for your state with loads of info school-related. There is a whole section on that website in my state with school nurse-related info. We have a state-wide school nurse consultant who is available via email. We also have a state-wide listing of all school jobs available. Good luck!

Some do; some don't; read the job listings. My current job didn't, but is covering the costs of some training coursework I need to get certified.

But subbing first is a good start - that is what I did. And depending on the district you sub in, if there is an opening, you could get hired, certificate or not.

Go talk to the school nurses in the district you are interested in working in. If you have them, where your kids enrolled is a good start.

Good Luck

Love my job!!!

I suggest you apply as a per diem to all the districts you would be willing to drive to. Subs won't need certification and at some smaller districts (NYS) the get a waiver and can simply hire an RN. Once your known to the districts you will also know who has more than one nurse and can hire nurses who are not certified, and you will know which districts are small enough to have waivers.