akc_RN

Hello, I've been struggling with which focus I should have in grad school. I love educating patients and students, but I don't think I really want to teach in the classroom setting. I'm leaning more towards the leadership and management focus because...

I have only been a school nurse for 3 months and it is not what I anticipated either. It's frustrating and I have not figured out how to make things better. My principal and the teachers I've met so far are nice to me. But they overstep their bounds ...

Hello, You sound just like me when I first started in this profession. It's been almost five years and I still feel unfulfilled. I'm working as a school now after working in a hospital setting for awhile. I never felt joy for the same reasons that yo...

Hi I just accepted a job as a school nurse. I was so desperate to move on from the hospital setting, so I'm happy with my decision. Now my concern is making extra money! I've always been interested in home health, but I don't know how to get my foot ...

Your post gives me so much hope about the career choice I would love to have! I'm waiting to hear back from a school nurse position I interviewed for a few days ago. But everything you have mentioned is exactly how I feel at this point in life. I'm a...

Hello! I finally have an interview with a school system in my area. Now I'm nervous about the interview because this is my first attempt at working with children. I've worked in a hospital setting for 4 years and looking for a change soon. I've alway...

Yes thank you Kel!!

Hi everyone! I have been interested in school nursing for a while now. I have 4 years of experience in nursing (Antepartum, Postpartum, Nursery & Telemetry). I absolutely love children! And i think this would be a good fit for me because I want t...

What makes school nursing frustrating?! I've heard different things about the pay, so I'll be in contact with a few people in my area to check. The sweet hours and time off in the summer sounds great to me :)

That's good to know. What is the teachers' union steps??

19 years of school nursing sounds great! As far as the contract, was your's renewed each year or did you have to apply?? I'm thinking of still doing some PRN work for extra money too.

Yes I figured the salary would be lower, I was just curious as to how low lol. But it makes sense, so I'll give it it try! I will continue doing my research as well. Thanks!

What about the salary? Any ideas?

Ok great! Thank you, I will try that :)

Hi I'm attending Walden university for my MSN in education. My question is how intense is it to complete the hours on time? I have to complete 144 hrs and each class (2) is 12 weeks apiece. I wanted to find another job working Monday through Friday i...

Oh ok thank you for your input!

Ok that makes sense. I'm hoping to do my Praticum hours either in the classroom or clinically because I know the hours can be flexible. So with you working full time, did you just complete your hours on Saturdays or some evenings doing the week?

That is awesome you get to do this kind of a job in a health department. I'm working on my masters in nursing education, so I feel like public health would be a good field to go into. I just really want to teach and have a normal life with my family....

Hi everyone! I was just curious about something. I am currently working on my MSN in education, but I have always been fascinated about public health. I have been a nurse for 4 years (OBGYN, postpartum, nursery & telemetry). Would it make sense t...

I will check to see. I go to Walden online, so I can email some classmates to see. Yes I do, I plan to ask the instructor the next time I see her. Yes I can accept not teaching a speciality right now, I just want to get my foot in the door! Thank you...

I have been in patient care for 4 years now and I want out!! I have worked in OBGYN, Nursery, & Telemetry. I am working on my Masters in Nursing Education right now. I was wondering should I look into teaching now or wait until I am finished with...

Ok thank you! I figured that, but I was unsure. You have any other suggestions if I'm not able to find a clinical job? No bedside nursing though. Whatever job I find, I want to be able to teach as well.