Soon to be student nurse interested in school nursing....

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Hi- I am beginning an ADN program in January and am interested in school nursing as a career. I have a BS in Health Education and Sociology and was a middle school teacher before deciding not to renew my contract last year to pursue nursing. I was curious to know from experienced school nurses what some of the pros and cons are to school nursing? Thanks!

KIm

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Hi Kim, I am a nursing student now in an ADN program. I too, have a BS degree and was a teacher prior to nursing school. While I do not have an answer to your question, I would like to know what further schooling, if any, I will need to become a school nurse. Will I be able to work as a school nurse or assistant school nurse with the education I will have at the end of my ADN program? Or, will I have to pursue further education? Is anyone able to answer these questions? Thanks.

Joa

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Both of you need to contact your respective state organizations as school nursing qualifications varies state by state. Go to http://www.nasn.org and click on State Affiliates.

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Both of you need to contact your respective state organizations as school nursing qualifications varies state by state. Go to http://www.nasn.org and click on State Affiliates.

Martha, Thankyou. I found some very helpful information at that website. Joa

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Hi Kim, I am a nursing student now in an ADN program. I too, have a BS degree and was a teacher prior to nursing school. While I do not have an answer to your question, I would like to know what further schooling, if any, I will need to become a school nurse. Will I be able to work as a school nurse or assistant school nurse with the education I will have at the end of my ADN program? Or, will I have to pursue further education? Is anyone able to answer these questions? Thanks.

Joa

I know that in the area that I live in, in Virginia,a school nurse does not need a BSN to practice. As long as you are liscenced as an RN yoiu can be a school nurse.

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