Hello,I am currently a Hospice nurse, but I am also looking at an additional area of nursing to specialize in as well. I have 1 year of pediatric experience but that was 14 years ago.Would it be realistic for me to pursue school nursing?Do you have advice on what sort of education and training I need?Any advice is greatly appreciated.Thank you!
OldDude 1 Article; 4,787 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics Retired. Mar 20, 2017 You mention an additional area of nursing to specialize in as well. Are you interested in school nursing full time or being a school nurse sub while continuing hospice?
benharold1, BSN 48 Posts Has 35 years experience. Mar 21, 2017 I would like to potentially be a school nurse full time.
iggywench, BSN, RN 300 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics, school nursing. Has 12 years experience. Mar 21, 2017 Requirements for a school nursing position vary by state and district. Some states require certification, and others don't. My district (in Texas) does not require certification or a BSN, just two years of community health experience. I was a pediatric triage nurse in private practice before becoming a school nurse, and I was also a teacher in the same district for 7 years before nursing school.
