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My first year in school nursing has been full of ups and downs. We all have days when our confidence is low, or we feel underappreciated or misunderstood. I've also had days when I know I am making a difference in my community and feel like a rockstar. Yesterday I received recognition in various forms for the hard work I do, and it felt fantastic! I arrived to school to find a potted plant and two thank you cards on my desk (one from a student, one from a teacher). I received a call from a parent expressing her appreciation for all I do, and telling me how at peace she feels knowing her daughter is in my care. Later in the day, the district school nurse told me that the principal of my school has written me a glowing review, and that many of my coworkers are rallying to have me back next school year. Hallelujah! I reflected on my day as I drove home, and got a little teary eyed as I felt my heart bursting with gratitude!

I would love for my fellow school nurses to share their own stories of GOOD days! Let's hear it- when have you felt the love???

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You made me cry happy tears! Thanks for sharing.

Since I once pursued a teaching career (never finished) and now I'm pursuing Nursing, I would love to one day be in your shoes. I love working with students and teachers. It's such a warm, inviting environment. I would imagine that position is hard to come by since so few are needed and I imagine many would desire it.

Kudos to you and I hope you are able to return next school year.

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You made me cry happy tears! Thanks for sharing.

Since I once pursued a teaching career (never finished) and now I'm pursuing Nursing, I would love to one day be in your shoes. I love working with students and teachers. It's such a warm, inviting environment. I would imagine that position is hard to come by since so few are needed and I imagine many would desire it.

Kudos to you and I hope you are able to return next school year.

Thanks for your reply! School nursing is both challenging and rewarding, but it sounds like a gig you would enjoy! I thought for sure I hated it and was horrible at it at first. Nursing school did little to prepare me to work in the school setting. Couple that with a huge lack of on-the-job orientation and I was absolutely terrified! I have learned so much in just one school year. More than anything I have learned that I love working with kids (who knew!) and that I am truly an educator at heart. I would be thrilled to return for another year (or more), but if I don't this job has done multitudes to help me understand my passions and to point me in the right direction for future education and career goals.

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I was totally surprised!!! I had a whole week of surprises!!! I got hand written thank you notes from the kindergarteners and 3rd graders. They are a riot!! I just love them. Then I got 2 sets of flowers from parents, a gift bag with all sorts of goodies from the first graders, a hand written note from a parent, notes from teachers, and a surprise party from the principals and office staff (with carrot cake :).) I am truly overwhelmed. Then to top it off, last fall I was voted on by the school staff to be Employee of the Year for my school..

(This is, in fact, making me nervous....I'm afraid something BAD is going to happen 'cause everyone has been so nice :( karma, ya know...)

I am truly blessed,

mc3 :cat:

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