what do you love or hate about being a school nurse

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I'm a former teacher now getting my BSN. Thinking about school nursing. Can foks in this field give me some insight to REALLY what the job is about. I only know it from the teacher side, sending kids for ice or suspected fever, etc.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Love the kids, working with them over long term, gaining relationships with them and the families in the community. Hate that sometimes I feel like a necessary evil or an afterthought by administration in the world of education. We're kind of in the background.

A bit of advice to you-school nursing is very independent. You are the only health related person in a building. I'd get a couple years of experience under my belt before working in a school. There's a lot more to it than ice and fevers. Emergencies don't happen very often, but when they do,you're a one man show. Also you get asked lots of questions that having some experience would help.

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Specializes in Maternal-Child, Community Health, School.

love the job, love working with kids. I work at a daycare, preschool, elementary and a high school. They have me spread over very thinly, I sometimes wish I was devided in 4 to work at all 4 places evenly, but the smiles and greetings and hugs from the kids are all worth the effort!

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Like the rest, I love working with the children. They are the best ! I love the autonomy of this job although sometimes it's get's frustrating not having anyone to "bounce" medical issues off of another person in the building.

I love the hours and the time off in the summer. I love feeling as if I made a difference in a child's life. I hope I will always feel this way !

Praiser :heartbeat

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I left school nursing after 8 years, due to boredom, feeling my position was undervalued and underutilized. I have so much more to offer to the nursing profession. HOWEVER, I do agree with luvschoolnursing. Get some experience before you get into school nursing. When it rains it pours and you are on your own. Meanwhile, I am back in school and looking at a Master's or NP. GOOD LUCK!

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I'm never bored and often feel overutilized. And certainly valued. I love working with a team. I think school nursing satisfaction might be dependent upon school district. In my town, I am well paid, encouraged to act as a member of the educational team, and frequently praised and admired. And I love the hours and vacations. I guess job satisfaction is a personal thing depending on many factors. It suits me to a tee.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Michigoose,

Sounds like you love your job ! I am very happy for you.

Have a wonderful summer break.

Praiser :heartbeat

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