School nursing and benefits

[2BS Nurse]

Hello,

I searched for this topic and didn't find a previous post. I know it obviously varies by state, but what is typical for a school nurse benefits (other than vacation days when the students are off)? Do most of you work during the summers? If not, are you still provided benefits? How does the payroll calendar work (9 months or 12)?

Thanks!

[BrisketRN, BSN, RN]

I'm at a private school, no union, no set teacher's pay scale. I get a cost of living raise annually, but other than that I'd have to haggle if I want more. I get 5 PTO days, 10 (I think...I've never used more than 2) sick days per year. 401k 50% match to up to 6% of my salary, 1 yr salary term life insurance, health/vision/dental insurance 12 months a year. My pay is split evenly, every other Friday whether it's a working month or not. We are paid August to August, so if I quit at the end of the school year in June I'd still be paid till next school year starts mid-August.

[SchoolNurse91, BSN, RN]

I'm in Oklahoma. I work 184 days per year. I am on teacher's contract. I make around $35 an hour. Retirement and health is 100% paid for. I get 10 sick days, 3 emergency days, 3 personal, and 3 bereavement. I'm a certified school nurse (I have a teaching certificate.)

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

Wow, your nursing shortage must be worse in OK. I cant imagine a school nurse in the midwest making $35/hr. I am certified in my field as well and it makes no difference in pay.

[SchoolNurse91, BSN, RN]

In Oklahoma, you have to be certified to be considered a school nurse. I just calculated and it's actually $33, but I have 8 years of experience. I'm making 5k a year less than at the hospital...but saving 650 a month in daycare. Win win!

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

Yes, it's absolutely worth it! Not to mention time with you family. I cant accept a $13/hr difference though.