Stephanie Tobin, R.N.

School Nurse/Teacher

Mary Braman Paraprofessional

  What would we do without them?!

Children Must Remain Home if they have any of the following: A contagious illness such as chicken pox, flu, or strep; may return when doctor authorizes. A fever of over 100; may return when 98.6 or doctor authorization. Vomiting or diarrhea; may return 6-12 hours after last episode. Red or pink eye, with drainage; may return when no drainage and/or on medication for 24hours. If they do not have all the required immunizations or screenings for lead.

School Nursing services support student achievement by helping students stay healthy and ready to learn

School Nursing Responsibilities:

Provide health care to the school community

Take care of the sick and injured

Provide health care for students with chronic illnesses such as asthma and diabetes

Develope health care plans with family and physician Administer medication or treatments

Provide screening and referrals for health conditions. Screening students for vision, hearing, or postural problems

Refer students for appropriate medical care and follow-up

Promote a healthy school environment

Modify school environment to reduce health and safety hazards

Assess student and staff for communicable illnesses

Serve as a liaison between school, family, community, and health care providers

Communicate with physicians, parents, community agencies regarding the healthcare need of students

Promote health through counseling and health education

Formal and informal health education