Hi Everyone! I received a job offer as the School Nurse for a Middle School a couple of months ago. I am so excited to get started next month, but also beginning to wonder what I've gotten myself into! I've ordered a ton of books, been reading, reading, reading, and of course lurking here with you guys. I have about 12 years of nursing experience in various areas (NICU, Peds Home Health, Derm/Med Aesthetics, and some background training in Behavior Analysis), but I would love to join your group and learn from your collective knowledge. I'm not a coddler, but I am a bit of a softie, so I think I'm going to have to work on that a little. The school where I will be working is grade 6-8, about 1100 students and a clinic assistant who is an LPN. Soooo, any tips for me re: middle school nursing? Thank you and I am so happy to be a part of this group!
allnurses Guide OldDude 1 Article; 4,787 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics Retired. Jul 28, 2017 Welcome and congratulations! I'm PK-5 so I'll defer to the nurses who deal with that age group to offer advice. I do, however, believe it is true of grades 6-8...too big to be little but too little to be big. Best of luck to ya! Don't hesitate to reach out; these guys will jump right in for you.
Keepstanding, ASN, RN 1,600 Posts Specializes in School Nursing. Has 10 years experience. Jul 29, 2017 Welcome í ½í¸ƒ ! You will love school nursing. This amazing group of "cool nurses" is an invaluable resource as well as a place to just vent ! Congratulations and have a FABULOUS year í ½í± !
lyrern 32 Posts Jul 31, 2017 Welcome to school nursing! You should do fine with your background, and it sounds like you are preparing yourself well for this school year. As any nursing specialty, it takes a while to become comfortable. However, you have this group for their valuable experience, times for venting, and a whole lot of humor. Have a great year - and let us know how you are doing.
