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Have a safe and healthy holiday!!!
Remember that the best way to prevent illness is to wash your hands!
Mission Statement
The Role of the school nurse is to remove health barriers so that optimal learning can occur.
School Nurse Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee medication program in schools
Vision screening program:training, referrals, and assistance to families
Monitor immunization compliance
Case management for children with chronic illnesses, including training teachers or assistants to provide care for these students
Develop emergency plans for children with severe or urgent health needs
Follow up on injury reports
First aid triage
Assessment of children with acute illness
Management of children with excessive absences
Abuse/Neglect
Serve on Care Teams
Communicable disease control
Staff education and wellness programs
Women’s health issues
Dental referrals
Mental health referrals and counseling
Help coordinate Health Fairs and follow up on abnormal findings
Please contact your school nurse if your child has any type of health condition or concern. The school nurse will work with parents, teachers, and students to develop a care plan for school.
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