Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Nursing students gain experience by completing several nursing internships, or clinical rotations, as part of their postsecondary training. Many school nurses have also obtained experience in a non-school nursing setting before specializing in school nursing.
School nurses must have patience and like working with children and teens. They must also be able to work well with teachers, parents, administrators, and other health personnel. School nurses should be able to work independently since they often work alone.
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