Catlover628

This is the first time I have posted here and I'm so glad I stumbled across this site. I started my first school nursing job (5-8 grades) approx 3 months ago. I like the kids and the staff is so nice and supportive. But I am in my office all the time and right outside my door is the front office. I hear them joking and laughing because I have a big window that looks into the office, but I can't really communicate with them. I thought I would love being alone, but I am feeling lonely. Worse than that...I have several hours per day that I have nothing to do. I am so bored! I came from a methadone clinic to school nursing because I wanted something "happier" than addicts and homeless clients. The school is definitely happier, but I used to work 0430-1300 and usually left work at 1200. It has been hard staying at work until 1530, especially with nothing to do!! Also, the clinic days were wed-sat and the school is M-F. So I was used to not working 5 days a week. The clinic wants me back and I'm really considering it. But I hear nurses say that after you get used to is, it's SO great. Is there a ton of downtime? I need someone to be honest. I've had several people say the "pace" is different in the school. Are they trying to tell me you have hours with nothing to do. I'm having such a hard time with this decision! Help!