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School nurse apprenticeships - where to start

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    You can apply to become a school nurse if you're a registered nurse or midwife. Any branch of nursing is acceptable. You'll usually complete a course in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - School Nursing, approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. Courses can last between 1 and 2 years. You'll need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 


    You may have an advantage when looking for work or training if you've got experience in health promotion or working with children in the community. Knowledge of child protection and an understanding of family planning issues and the health needs of school children would also be useful.


    School nurse apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of medicine and nursing practices 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • sensitivity and understanding
    • a desire to help people
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks. You are likely to need a driving licence for this job.

    School nurse apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As part of your role, you could: 

    • raise awareness of health issues like smoking and drug abuse 
    • promote healthy living, including safe-sex education 
    • give immunisations and vaccinations 
    • carry out developmental screening 
    • train teachers on healthcare issues 
    • advise on school health policy 
    • support children with medical needs like asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or mental health issues
    Working environment
    You could work at a school, at a pupil referral unit, in the community or at a college.

    Career path and progression - School nurse apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a team manager or a community matron. You could also become a manager of a service or work in education or research.

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