New School Nurse Advice Needed!!!

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I got the job as the school nurse for elem, middle and high school! I am suuuuppppeeerrr excited, but also super nervous at the same time. Any advice on what I should buy, research, etc would be greatly appreciated. I was wanting to buy some reading material to go over. PLEASE give me some input on what to get. Thanks!!!:nurse:

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Specializes in School Nurse, Maternal Newborn.

:clpty::clpty:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Some books that may be helpful: Janice Selekman's "Textbook of School Nursing" (I believe that is the title). Learn all you can about vision and hearing screenings. Make sure that you know the mandated abuse reporter guidelines for your state. Know your vaccine schedules.

This site is most useful of all, IMO. YOU WILL LOVE SCHOOL NURSING

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Specializes in school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S.
www.schoolhealthservicesny.com has been a big help to me!
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Specializes in School Nurse, Maternal Newborn.
www.schoolhealthservicesny.com has been a big help to me!

It has, for me, as well. However, I am VERY concerned that they will be under the NY state budget axe. It will NOT be good for NY state's students! :crying2:

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Specializes in school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S.

True enough! I want to copy the entire site just in case !!!!!!

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Thanks! Any other sites for Texas School Nurses?

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Specializes in School Nursing, Public Health, Home Care.

Looks like you will be working under the same model as I do--not in one building only. I was the first (and only) nurse hired by my district, so I've sort of shaped the job myself. Since I'm new to this board, I don't know the "rules" about contact off-board, but if someone can set me straight on that, I'd love to correspond with you off-board and share my experiences.

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Hey there also just got a job as a school nurse in Texas would love to get in touch with you to have a contact base. Also we can but heads together when we are feeling lost and overwhelmed! I will email you if that is ok!

WatsonRN (Houston area)

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Hey there also just got a job as a school nurse in Texas would love to get in touch with you to have a contact base. Also we can but heads together when we are feeling lost and overwhelmed! I will email you if that is ok!

WatsonRN (Houston area)

That would be GREAT! Just email me at the email listed in the above post. =)

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Specializes in nicu, internal medicine.

to WatsonRN &Blackscrubs:

I was also recently hired for school nurse in Tx (RioGrandeValley). This is a new experience for me and I have not gone to an orientation yet. I am to work in an elementary. I am nervous:eek:, and I want as much information as I can get my hands on to make the transition a little smoother. Any advice,suggestions or sites are sooo appreciated.

Thanx,

cruzcontrol:nurse:

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