What skills and qualities are needed?

[CarolineRn]

I am a student working on a project for school.

What skills and qualities in particular would you consider most valuable for a school nurse? Pros and Cons of the area? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Also, may I have your permission to use your responses and link to your threads?

Thanks in advance!

[schoolnurse/dr]

:zzzzz Good old common sense! If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck. Patience is the next best thing to possess.

Poverty is a good one, you won't get rich. You must be able to multitask as you will be a mother, counselor, protector of wee ones, confidant and maybe the only stable adult in a child's life.

First aid skills are critical, but TLC skills are essential. You must be able to teach to a wide variety of audiences, and be proactive for your students. You will have many bosses to answer to; the principal, the secretary, the teachers, the parents, the custodian, and the administration. If none of these have turned you off, you Qualify! Good luck.:kiss