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Hi there, I've been an LVN working for a school district for almost 3 years. I was hired as a new grad. I actually wanted to go into school nursing before graduating, since its been a specialty I researched before and had long since wanted to work at. Let me just say that school nursing is a specialty that its not for everyone. The paid is not that great as you would get paid at a your SNF job. Unless you negotiate salary with them to pay you what you want, that would be great. You have to be totally independent and trust your instincts and judgment while assessing the situation. You must love working with students and teachers and have LOTS OF PATIENCE with dealing with teachers ?. Some teachers will try to tell you how to do your job.?. You will mostly be doing office work and give emotional support to all students. Occasionally you will have meds to pass but not alot like in a SNF would.You will have slow days and crazy busy days.Regardless, I say if you don't mind the pay and different environment you will work with, go for it! Its a rewarding experience working with students.

Thank you to everyone to responded back.? I really appreciate your positive feedback. I never considered asking my district if there any advancement or are willing to accept me as an RN after I graduated. I spoke with a School Nurse at the school district I worked at, and she told me that they gave her up 5 years to get her school nurse credential. They were very flexible with her. Hopefully when I get my BSN in the future, they can consider me for a school nurse position. Once again, I I want to thank everyone for your advice and support.

Hello everyone, I been thinking of going back to school and earning my RN in the future. I want to specialize in school nursing and works as a School Nurse but I'm in doubt if I should specialize in it since I've heard negative things about doing school nursing. I currently work as LVN in a school setting for almost 3 years and, apart from that, I have 2 years in pediatric home health care experience. I've seen what my assign RN, school nurse does and what her days consist and I know its hard work?. She has about 4 schools in her charge. I know its a huge responsibility but for some reason I love working in a school setting. Also, I know that the pay rate is less than what an RN working at a hospital makes but I don't really mind. My biggest concern is if I should specialize in it since now with Covid its going to be even crazier. What do guys think? I would love to hear some feedback from current new grads who are working as School Nurses or other School nurses who have worked longer in the field. I would also love to hear what past work experiences you did before becoming a school nurse and how did that experience help you in the school setting.

Im an LVN working in an elementary school with a school census of 800 students plus 100 students from pre-school from another program for special ed. Daily i see about 20-30 students if its a busy day but if not probably about 15-20 which is not a big difference. My school is very high mantienece with alot of kiddos who's family are low income. I've notice alot of them crave attention and sometimes they just want someone to provide that attention. Probably i say about half my students visits have to do more emotional situations than health wise. Either way I love giving them support to them and making them feel love and care for.

Hi fellow school nurses! I was wondering what's the biggest challenge for you while working in a school environment? I'm currently working in a elementary school as an LVN and I love it. Im considering going back for my RN and get my nurse credential to work as a school nurse. Im under the supervision of a RN. The reason I'm asking is because my RN looks stress all the time, but not in a bad way. She tells me she loves her job but she has apart from my school, three other schools assigned. I would love some feedback or experiences from your fellow school nurses on how you handle stress or certain situations with parents or teachers.

Hi there I have questions about nurses who work at a school district pertaining to lice. My district has this policy where we CANNOT SEND HOME student with lice involved. My site is full of students with lice and most the families here are poor income based. Any school nurse or LVNS out there, how do you deal with a situation like this? For me is stressful because teachers are constantly on back to send them home and they know the policy when if comes to lice. My RN told me that if student has really bad case of lice in where you physically see them crawling all over the place, I can send them home. But other than that kiddos have to stay. My biggest problem is that some parents are noncompliance. And i kind of understand them since some cant even afford the lice kits. Can any of you give me suggestions or pointers on how to deal with non-compliance parents on following up on tx?

I recently got hired in a assisted living facility working part time in the evenings. I wanted to give it a try because i want to get experience as an LVN working for the geriatrics community. I never thought I was gonna get hired. See i have a day time job at a elementary school and love it, but I only work part time as well. When i applied for the assiting living job, I though it was gonna take a while for them call me back or i even though they werent gonna call me. To my surprise when i went to go apply in person the DON interview me on the spot and hired me. I guess the facility is really short staff and need people right away. She mention that for the afternoon shift i would have to pass meds to 20 patients. I really scare and nervous you guys. Please any nurses out there working in assiting living or sniff how did you manage your first days? Any recommendations you might give me is great.

Hi there I know how you feel. Don't get discourage. There's tons of opportunity as lvns in many areas believe it or not. Sniff is not your only option. I hate it when people say that. THAT'S NOT TRUEí ½í¸¡ When I graduate as an LVN I promise myself never to take a job as an LVN in a sniff due to the craziness that goes down there. I worked as an CNA before nursing school in a dementia unit. Man it was very intense and I would see that the lvns had a lot of work to do. I think you should consider becoming a school nurse. I think that fits well with your personality and type of environment you want. I work right now in a elementary school as an LVN and I loved it. There's a lot of downtime and I don't have to deal with snobby nurses or any staff members. Have you tried applying at clinics or rehab centers? EverytIme I looking on indeed there's always hiring lvns in those areas. Don't lose up hope. At least you tried it and realize it was not for you and it's good work experience that looks good in your resume.

Wow that sounds awesome. You been very helpful. Im actually workin in a school right now part time and apply for a pediatric home health position and still waiting for response. Im gonna definely check out ambulatory surgery centers to see if they have any LVN positions in PACU. From what i been searching many places they first asked for at least a year in PACU experience for pre op positions.

I guess its pre op . I thought PACU consisited of pre op as well since i usually get them mixed up. Thank you do much for the info.

Hi fellow pacu nurses Hey i was wondering what does it take to be a Pre op nurse? Im a LVN working in the field and recently my mom had eye surgery done last week. I love how the pacu nurses were so sweet and attended of my mom. It made me realize i want to work in the future as a pre op nurse. Of course i would need to go back to school to get my RN but i wanted to know if i can work in this field with just an ADN or do hospitals or outpatient surgery clinics hired with an BSN? Also is it hard to get those positions? When they look at your resume, do they look for any special skills or specialty they want for this field?

Hi everyone Im a recent LVN and barely started to work in an elementary school. I love it and love the flexibility of it but theres something i still concern about. First of all in a school setting an LVN can do so much and i dont get to practice my skills as much as in a hospital setting. Second i will only work 9 months only and i will be almost 3 months off from work. So my question is i was looking into home health and any nurses out there who are LVNs and have work into home health, what exactly does an LVN do and will i be able to practice my skills there? Also, since i work in the morning is home health flexible as well?