What your school nurse does:

• Provides basic first-aid and evaluation of illnesses that occur during the school day
• Communicates with parents if a student is seriously ill or injured
• Excludes pupils from school who have symptoms of communicable diseases
• Makes sure that:
• all PA state mandated guidelines are followed
• all students have proper immunizations
• all students have periodic state-mandated exams
• Performs the state-mandated annual screenings
• Educates pupils, parents and staff in regards to health education and health problems
• Administers medication as per the school district and state guidelines
• Develops school health plans for students with chronic health conditions
• Promotes health and safety including a healthy environment
• Actively collaborates with the education team
• Guides parents and students to community resources available for proper medical treatment

What your school nurse cannot do:

• Diagnose or treat illnesses or injuries
• other than basic first aid
• Give medications other than those :
• authorized by the school physician
• authorized by both a parent and private physician by written permission for their individual student to take
• Issue an excuse for physical education
• Replace regular medical care

YOUR SCHOOL NURSE