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Nursing FAQs

What happens when the nurse is in the building?
The nurses do not have a set weekly or daily schedule.  The nurses work out of the district office and attend to the needs of their schools based on priority of need.  When the nurse is in the building, she sees students for a variety of health care needs.

What if my child needs the nurse and she/he is not there?
The nurses carry cell phones and are readily available as needed for assessment and consultation.  For non urgent problems, the first aid trained staff care for the students.  Each building has an Emergency Response Team (ERT) made up of staff members that the nurses have trained in CPR, first aid, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and emergency medications.

How do I contact my nurse to discuss health care issue for my child at school?
Contact the school office.  The secretary has the phone numbers where the nurse can be reached.
 
Links

School Board Policy on Local Wellness Program

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Procedures and Forms

Promoting Health and Wellness for Children with Special Needs Family Booklet
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