The primary role of the school nurse is to support student learning. This is accomplished by implementing strategies that promote student and staff health.

Health Services--Assesses health and development, provides nursing interventions, and evaluates students' responses to core.

Health Education--Provides health education to students, staff and parents.

Healthy Environment--Identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment.

Nutritional Services--Supports healthy food services programs.

Physical Education/Activity--Promotes health and physical education which promotes healthy behaviors.

Counseling/Mental Health--Assesses needs, provides interventions and refers students to appropriate staff or community agencies.

Parent/Community Involvement--Promotes community involvement in assuring a healthy school.

Staff Wellness--Provides health education and wellness programs to school staff.

Under no other circumstances will students be permitted to carry medication without the direct written agreement of the school nurse or an administrator. Once a day medications should be taken at home.

Medication Policy for PWC Schools

Download Medication to be given@school form

School personnel cannot administer ANY medication until a form, signed by the parent is on file in the clinic of the school. All prescription medication must also have a physician’s signature on the back of the form before a prescription medication can be administered.  Parents must personally deliver prescription medications and signed forms to the school nurse.

ALL medication, prescription and over-the-counter (i.e., Tylenol, Advil, Cough Drops, etc.) need a signed medical form prior to being brought to the school.  It also MUST be in the original container and kept in the clinic. It should be in small amounts because storage space is very limited.

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Self carry inhaler permission form

Students may keep in their possession certain medications, such as prescription inhalers and epi-pens when the need for such medication is urgent and a delay could result in a serious health event. This is permitted, provided it is cleared through the clinic in advance, with a form on file with a physician’s signature.

Parents are often confronted with this decision when their child complains of not feeling well. The guidelines shown on the inside of this brochure may be helpful. It will not cover every medical condition and does not take the place of seeking medical attention. Please consult your doctor for specific medical advice.

Fever - 100 degrees or higher - A fever is a sign of illness. A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should not attend school. The child should be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

Sore Throat/Colds/Cough - Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don't interfere with school attendance. A persistent, frequent cough and/or constant nasal drainage may affect your child's performance at school, and he/she may be more comfortable at home.

Rash - A rash may cover the entire body or only one area. A child that has a rash that is draining, has open areas or is causing the child to itch excessively should not attend school. A rash accompanied with other symptoms such as: a fever, sore throat, irritability, vomiting, etc. should not attend school.

Vomiting/Diarrhea - A child who has vomited should wait 24 hours and be able to retain solid foods before returning to school. A child who is having frequent diarrhea stools should not attend school. If there is cramping/abdominal pain with diarrhea, the student may be more comfortable at home.

Epi-pen form

Students may keep in their possession certain medications, such as prescription inhalers and epi-pens when the need for such medication is urgent and a delay could result in a serious health event. This is permitted, provided it is cleared through the clinic in advance, with a form on file with a parent's and physician’s signatures.

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