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It didn't take long at all to feel comfortable with the students. It did however take longer to get to know the support staff and the dynamics of being a nurse in a school setting. I would say about a month in I was getting comfortable. By mid school year, I had staff coming to talk to me about their issues lol. Saying that, I was very comfortable in my position. I have made some amazing friends in this whole process too. The best part is greeting the students every morning, they are always smiling and so happy to see me. I have some that say bye to me everyday, wishing me a good night or weekend. The worst part is trying to help a student with needs out of their control and my control, meaning relying on parents that need to do something, but don't. That really is the worst part.

You will have to organize your work to accommodate the students needs. My days consist on the "knows" and then everything in between you just deal with. The "knows" are the students I "know" will be in my office and what time they should be there. Typical days are very organized. Med administration, I have g tube flushes and feedings. Poorly managed asthma etc. My technical skills were pretty much still known, I was not out of nursing school long. I did bring my books in, just to look up certain things to refresh. I also liked looking in their files to make myself more familiar with their conditions which does help understand certain issues they are facing. You will get the headache, stomachache, check for pink eye, etc but you of course never know when. Once you get acquainted with your students it does become easier to see that there is something going on with them. Like, this student doesnt look the same, something might be going on.. I don't have a huge school which makes that easier.

I love working with the students and interacting with them. It is hard for me to figure out exactly what is going on with some students because of their disabilities and communication difficulties but I do get help from the teachers and the paraprofessionals that have known the students a long time. I have learned different ways to communicate better to suit their needs and I have done extensive teaching as well to help them better communicate their needs. It really is a rewarding job working with my students.

Thank you very much for your advice, very helpful!

Thank you so much for this information and your help. Much appreciated!

There are 40 students, maybe a handful are multi-needs and those I will mostly be working with. Is there anything you suggest I should ask the employer to really know the depth of support, etc? I accepted the position and signed a contract for my intent to be employed.

I was offered a job as a school nurse working with high school children with developmental/intellectual disabilities and some have multi-medical needs. I am a new grad RN and am now feeling unsure of my decision to accept the position. Are there any RNs out there with experience in this that can give some advice?

Just got an email with information about background check and drug test. Check your emails ladies!

I'm in days!

Just heard they will be sent today, by the end of the business day!!

I hope so!

I heard this friday

I have no idea the length of time the lpn to rn have been waiting. I'm trying to get into the rn program and you're right he never said that. I applied Feb 1. This is a little ridiculous!

He said students were told this...he told us at essay appt that it would be mid April...

I hope I am wrong, but I heard that Paul said today that the emails for the rn program will not be out til next week or the end of the month. They said today emails are for lpn to rn transition program... Not cool!