Lee824

I know it varies for experience/location, but what is the average school nurse salary? Wanting a change from the hospital, especially the hours. I don't want to leave nursing because I love it, but I want more time with my family. Just wondering how big the pay cut is leaving the hospital to do school nursing.

I took care of an old friends daughter (who is a child) recently. We hadn't seen each other in years so she didn't realize who I was, and I didn't realize either until after discharge when I was trying to decide why she looked so familiar. Ironically, we are now in a class together and remember each other from hanging out years ago, but she doesn't remember me being her daughters nurse (the time her child was there I only spoke with her once, the father was their the rest of the time). If I was to tell her I was the one who was their nurse - does this violate anything?

What do you guys prefer? I will be working in the operating room and can choose 4 10 hour days (7a-5p) or 5 8 hour days (7a-3p). The day off is totally random with the 4 10's so it doesn't guarantee a long weekend. There's up sides to both - a day off is nice, but leaving at 3 everyday is nice too. The commute isn't an issue only 15 min away. Can't decide so would love others opinions on it :)