starting soon...

[boondocks]

I'm starting soon as a School Nurse and I'm super excited, :yeah:but also anxious about what to expect. I think I'm really going to like it once I get the hang of it. Anyways, I wanted to ask the school nurses out there: how was the transition for you starting out this career? What do you think are the most important things to know when starting out?

[fireball98]

I am starting my 3rd school year. I think you need to make sure to jump right in on immunizations as quickly as possible. whaen that is done jump right into screenings or you will never finish. Also schedule you extra resources early (dental, outside agencies for vision and hearing checks) last year I started at this scholl 6 weeks in and was waitlisted for everything. The last week of school 7 kids got their free glasses. I would have loved to do that for them in september. Are you in a big district or kinda on your own. I have worked in both. I had to create all of my own forms here and can help you if you need it. ([email protected]).

good luck and ask tons of question to me or to these blogs you first weeks. (try to not ask a ton to your supervisor and come in more confident!)

Good luck to you I love this job and hope you do to!

[schooldistrictnurse]

I'd say it's important to know the policies of your district because that guides a percentage of what you do. Also your state's nurse practice act. Hopefully you got a job description so you know what you are responsible for. Is there a resource to let you know the students with special needs? You may have to get some things in place for the first day of school. (like, do you have students with diabetes? vents? need catheterization?)

good luck!