SCHOOL NURSE- The school nurse provides the following services: height and weight measurements, hearing screening, vision screening, scoliosis screening, and Mantoux Test for tuberculosis.
The nurse is at the school to provide emergency care for children who are injured or become ill while in school. She keeps up-to-date records on all students. She notifies parents/guardians of health problems or related illnesses and provides referrals to family physicians.
If a child is ill in the morning, they should not be sent to school. If a child had a fever, they must be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.
MEDICATION - According to New Jersey State Law, the School Nurse, or any other school personnel, may administer medication to students only if the following conditions are met:
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A note form the doctor containing the child's name, name of the medication, dosage, time, schedule and diagnosis for which the medicine has been prescribed.
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The medication must be in the original container from the pharmacy with proper labeling.
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A note form the parent stating what time the medicine is to be given.
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All of the above must be brought to the school office at the beginning of the day by the parent.
The above regulations apply also to ASPIRIN AND ALL NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL OR CAN BE MADE!
ILLNESS OR INJURY- In case of illness or injury, a child will be cared for temporarily by the school nurse or a member of the school staff. School personnel will render first aid treatment only. If emergency medical treatment is necessary, the parents/guardians will be contacted. If parents/guardians are not available, the child will be taken to the emergency room at the nearest hospital, unless one is specified by parents/guardians on the emergency card. Remember, an emergency telephone number where parents/guardians can be reached and the name and telephone number of the student's family doctor must be on file at the school. Children who show signs of illness should not be sent to school.
IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINATIONS- State law requires that every child who is admitted to school must have evidence of a successful vaccination for diphteria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, and polio. Also required are Rubella, Hib, and Hepatitis B vaccinations, and a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test. For further information, open the document below.
INSURANCE- School insurance is provided at no cost to you. Our school insurance is a supplement to the family's health insurance. (This insurance is for school-related accidents.)
