MISSOURI SCHOOL RNs

[KH_RN6, BSN]

Hello!

I am new to school nursing (this is my first year). I keep seeing things on here about becoming certified school nurse. Does anyone know if this is a requirement for MO.

A friend from my previous employer left at the same time to become a school RN also, but in IL. She said she has to get certified and then will get a raise.

I haven't heard anything about this for Missouri. Feel like I'm missing something ?

[Cattz, ADN]

Certification is NOT required in Missouri. I hope you have been able to access the Missouri School Nurse website, it has great resources. Here is the link to that website https://health.mo.gov/living/families/schoolhealth/index.php If you click on the guidelines and publications, there is a wealth of knowledge. Good luck and welcome to school nursing in the our good ole Show-Me State. Go Chiefs!