VampRN

Hello, I am a pediatric nurse (5 years) looking to transition to being a school nurse, this is something I've been wanting to do for some time. I have an interview next Wednesday for a substitute position. Any advice? I have some ideas about what a school nurse does since one of my colleagues was once a school nurse and I feel I will love it. However it still makes me a bit nervous.

I would have them handy just incase they ask for them at the interview.

hello! i was wondering if anyone can tell me the starting salary at mount sinai hospital for a part time clinical nurse position (rn-bsn). thank you in advance!

Hi Germanshep, Just wondering how the interview went... did you get the position? I will be interviewing on Tuesday for a similar position at a local hospital.

Thank you Nessa1980! I would appreciate that!

Hi! Do you know of any upcoming open houses there? Thank you in advance.

Herowneulogy, Thank you for sharing!!!

my thoughts precisely! i still have my hopes up, still applying there and at other hospitals... don't even know what to think anymore. maybe my resume is all wrong, i may not stand out enough. it is extremely discouraging not being able to find a job. can't get experience if no one allows you to practice nursing!

congratulations on getting a job at lenox hill hospital... i have applied several times and no luck. i did volunteer work and 2 internships with them and the nurse recruiter even promised me a job for when i got my licence and now all they say is that things have changed since the merger.... can you give me some input on how you applied? all they tell me is that new grads are not being considered at this time... i graduated in may 2010 with my bsn.

YAY!! Congratulations!!!

Same here... I graduated May 2010. Had one school nurse job offer and that was the one and only call back after numerous applications. I know it has been asked before, but how the heck do they expect us to get experience if we are not allowed to acquire it!! it's incredibly frustrating!

sje rn, congratulations on landing a job at a hospital! i have been searching since i got my rn license 5 months ago and nothing yet. i was offered a school nurse position in nyc but the pay was way to low, and from what i understand school nursing does not provide relevant work experience for hospitals. any tips on how to apply to land an interview? i have applied to several positions at north shore and all i get are the rejection emails. :-( thank you in advance.

Thank you all for your reply... I read the FAQ after I had received my temp card and I was like WHAT!? But oh well I guess it was a lesson well learned!!! I am currently unemployed and job searching and thought this would be a great chance to boost my chances in landing an interview.