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NursingEntry1-5 yrs

School Nurse

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    School Nurse
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    NCLEX-RN
    NCSBN
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Nursing
    Graduate Degree
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Registered Nurse
    Entry
    0-2 years
  2. 2
    Nurse Manager
    Mid
    3-7 years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$50K
Typical mid
$65K
Top of range
$80K
$50K$80K

K-12 school nurse range

Salary by State

Top 5 highest paying states

#StateMedian SalaryDiff vs National
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Licensure
High
NCLEX-RN
NCSBN
Clinical Skills
Medium
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart Assoc
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Nursing

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