Hello! I'm new to allnurses and I'm new to school nursing, but I've been a nurse since 2002. I've been lurking for a few weeks, and you seem like a smart, experienced bunch:)
I've always wanted to work in a school setting, but finally made the leap this year. I have worked in mental health (adolescent, adult and geriatric), outpatient research, and had a brief stint in the ER and in medsurg.
I'm lucky enough to work in the district where my daughter attends school, and this schedule has really been a dream. I'm quickly learning that nurses are not regarded the same in a school as they are in a hospital, but overall, things have been great.
I once had a student throw a lollipop stick at her friend. Of all the places for it to hit it went into her friend's ear canal and bounced. All I could see with an otoscope was blood. Friend had a perforated eardrum. What are the odds, indeed?
Specializes in Cardiology, School Nursing, General.
WELCOME! You'll have lots of fun here and help as well!
This is my second year being a Medical Aide (CMA) and It's going okay. Things can go a bit crazy sometimes. I had a student last year fall from the middle area of the stairs to the first floor. Had to be hospitalized and parents tried to sue us, but didn't win. Kid is still here.
You'll have the little snowflakes that come in because of a hangnail and you'll have ones that were playing basketball and hit their head right on the concrete!
nmr79
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Oh wow!