Hi guys! So I graduated nursing school in May of this year and went to work on a pediatric med/surg floor. It was really not what I was expecting and I literally don't sit down for my entire 12 hour night shift. I am so overwhelmed and dread going to work every night. I have really been considering trying to go into school nursing. Even though I know this job is stressfull as well, I don't think it would be quite as overwhelming. Also the schedule seems so much better for me with two elementary aged children. I have worked night shift even before becoming a nurse for 7 years as a Respiratory Therapist. I'm sick of night shift!! I literally fall asleep at the wheel almost every day on my way home in the morning. Anyways, I loved my school nurse clinical during school and really think it might be a good fit for me. My problem is that everyone I tell this too doesn't seem to understand. One person said, "why go through all that work in nursing school to be a school nurse?? I could do that without any special skills." OR someone else's comment, "Your a new nurse, you want to be put out to pasture so early?" I just don't feel like these people understand how much a school nurse really does. I hate that I don't feel supported in my decision, but Its still what I really want to do. What are your positions on this? Should a new grad go into school nursing so early? (Keep in mind I have worked as a pediatric respiratory therapist for 7 years in an acute care hospital, so I have had my fill of the hospital experience). I guess I'm just looking for support because I have really not found it anywhere else, lol. Thanks guys :)