School nurse question

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Hi Nurses-

i am in Mass and just applied for a substitute nurse position. I have my ADN and no experience as a nurse.. I wanted to try school nursing and was wondering if you need experience to work as a full time school nurse? BSN? Did you get hired with just an ADN? Thanks!

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Yes but it depends on what district and area

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Hi, and welcome.

Come check out the School Nurse Forum. There are active threads on this topic right now.

https://allnurses.com/school-nurses/

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Hi I am an RN is mass and just applied for a sub school nursing position. I have only my associates. I would eventually like to be a full time school nurse. Did anyone get hired without a bsn ? Or no previous experience ? Thanks

What does RN is mass mean? Serious question.

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Massachusetts

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What does RN is mass mean? Serious question.

I figured she/he meant in Massachusettes.

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You cannot be a school nurse in Massachusetts Public Schools without a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing. DOE requirements.

603 CMR 7.00: Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval - Education Laws and Regulations

Private schools do whatever they want.

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Threads merged.

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Thank you. I found it strange that many of the positions posted on Schoolspring say Bachelors degree preferred not required

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You cannot be a school nurse in Massachusetts Public Schools without a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing. DOE requirements.

603 CMR 7.00: Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval - Education Laws and Regulations

Private schools do whatever they want.

^This.

Though I have met/worked with RNs without a BSN in the charter school circle. Depends on public vs. private.

I started as a sub in school nursing without any nursing experience, but my full time job was very happy for my sub experience! (As was I.) Many MA schools will also required certification (see above) which requires 2 years experience in certain fields - my school sponsored me for it, not sure about other schools.

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Can you be sub for a school nurse with an ADN??? At least you can see if you would like it.

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I'm a full time school nurse in Massachusetts with an ADN, and the only experience I had when I started was 4 months in long term care. You can be a school nurse with an ADN, my district requires you need to get your Bachelor's degree within 3 years of hire, I believe.

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