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Hi all. I'm transitioning from pediatric home health to something more stable. I have an interview with a pediatric clinic next week. This particular clinic does well-child, preventative care, and some urgent care type appointments, so I feel like it will be a good balance of cases. I have found some interview questions and answers in this forum, but I still have some questions, and want some other perspectives. Also, what types of questions should I ask them? Any other interview tips would be appreciated!

Hello school nurses! I'm in pediatric home health with 2 years of experience and I have an interview for a school nurse position later this week. I just wanted to say hello, and thank you to all the nurses that give such great info on this forum. I've been reading up on interview questions and advice for new school nurses. I want to know, what do you love about your job? What's your least favorite? Would you go back to hospital or clinic nursing?

Did you actually present it? Or just made notes as if you did? I don't know if I will have the chance to actually present it.

I agree, very vague. I think we need to come up with all these things ourselves. It's been hard for me but we'll get through it.

Hey everyone. For those who have completed the RN-BSN online program; what does the Capstone entail? I have finished all the other courses, and am just waiting to be able to register for the capstone. I would like a little heads up about what it's like. Thanks

I'm currently in NURS 4465 Vulnerable Populations, all I have left is the Capstone. What kind of project is it that needs to be done?

I hadn't been on here in a while. I'm in the class, and it has been one overwhelming assignment after another. Can't wait for it to be done.

Congrats! I'm currently in Texas Govt and Health Policy. I'm not enjoying this part of it at all. I'll be doing Capstone in October or November.

I'm a few months into my first year of working as an RN. What is harder is the PTSD from nursing school. (lol) No, really. Nursing school pressure was more difficult for me. And I've had some tough patients.

Tech Writing and Transitions done! On to Health Assessment for November!

Hello Texas nurses. I graduated with ADN from a college in Houston, and we relocated to DFW right after graduation. Not realizing HOW SATURATED the DFW market is with new grads, and how few hospitals will hire ADN (most require BSN). So I'm working on my BSN and doing private duty in the meantime. My question is, once I finish my BSN I might have more than a year experience as an RN, depending on how long it takes me to finish. Will I still qualify as a "new grad" for these residency programs that require BSN *and* less than one year of experience?

Thanks! I'd be ok with making all those decisions if I had more confidence in my abilities. Honestly, after reading these answers, I think I am going to go the hospital route for a couple of years first. I want to have a solid skill set before going into a position where I am the last stop (so to speak). I appreciate all the feedback!

This is a great idea. I will see if I can get a prn hospital gig after my BSN. I believe I can be a substitute school nurse even with my ADN. I'll try to get in to do both. And yes, I do have some soul searching to do. I went into nursing school thinking I'd absolutely love L&D, and I did love the clinicals for the most part. But I got into pedi after graduating, and I want to stay around kids if possible.

Than you for responding. Another plus for me would be weekends and holidays off. I have a high school kid and a middle school kid. So getting that time off with them while they still want mom around would be cool.

Hello school nurses! I am currently an RN working in pedi home health. I'm working on my BSN, and thinking about possibly going into school nursing after that. I have not worked in the hospital before, and was wondering if that would be a hindrance down the line in my career. For example, how difficult would it be to get into a hospital if I wanted to change paths? I've also thought about doing prn shifts at a hospital over the summer to get some hospital experience in. I'm also considering getting into public health later on down the line. I know school nursing is somewhat considered public health. I know there are lots of posts on this forum about pros and cons of school nursing. And I've talked with the school nurse here at my patient's school to get some input. I'm just looking for as much input as possible before I finish my BSN.