Student Health

School Nurse's Role

The School Nurse administers all medications, including injections, to students; monitors blood sugar levels; maintains the school’s medicine log; and performs other duties as assigned. Daily contact is made with students, teachers, parents and administrators.

Essential Functions

• Provides first aid service to students and faculty.
• Attempts to determine extent of injuries and takes appropriate action, whether it be on-the-spot first aid or referral to another health agency.
• Provides counseling and referral services for students with special needs.
• Provides instruction in areas of personal hygiene and disease prevention.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for inventory and safe storage of all departmental supplies.
• Maintains confidential records on services provided for students and staff.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the department to insure high standards of sanitation.

Immunizations

Immunization Requirements

School Health Entrance Requirements