Nursing Services
The health room staff treats illnesses and injuries that arise during the school day and assists students and staff with managing chronic health concerns. Our practice is guided by the Framework for 21st Century Nursing Practice.
Duties of a School Nurse
- Provides health services that increase school attendance
- Helps prevent and control the spread of communicable disease
- Administers specialized services to students (medications, tube feedings, insulin)
- Verifies immunizations to keep the school in compliance with state mandates
- Screens for hearing and vision deficits
- Provides health professional input and direction for school and community policies and programs
- Educates students and staff on managing their health and wellness
- Assists in the evaluation of students for special education services
Health Guidelines and Information for Parents/Guardians
- Chronic Conditions
- Classroom Celebrations & Class Snacks
- Head Lice
- Health Screenings
- Illness or Injury
- Immunizations
- Medication Administration During School Hours
- Physicals
- Recess
- Type 1 Diabetes Information
Chronic Conditions
Classroom Celebrations & Class Snacks
Head Lice
Health Screenings
Illness or Injury
Immunizations
Medication Administration During School Hours
Physicals
Recess
Type 1 Diabetes Information
Forms
Throughout the school year, you may find yourself in need of these forms:
Medication: For medication that must be given during the school day.
Asthma: For a new diagnosis of asthma or annual update of inhaler orders.
Allergy: For new diagnosis of food allergy or annual update of epinephrine orders.
Seizure: For new diagnosis of seizures or annual update of the plan.
Diabetes: For a new diagnosis of diabetes or annual update of school orders.
Physical Exams: Required upon initial entry to school in grade K or 1, grade 6, and grade 11:
Dental Examinations: Required for students entering into school, grade 3, grade 7, and students transferring from other school systems if not provided by the previous school.
Other Form(s):