Nursing Services

Absences are excused for illness requiring isolation or injury requiring medical attention. Excused absences are granted at the discretion of the school nurse based on the student’s symptoms. A student calling home to be picked up does not guarantee an excused absence.

Reminder, the school does not provide over-the-counter medication. This must be provided to the school nurse with appropriate paperwork by parent/guardian for the nurse to administer. Students may not keep medications on their person unless authorized.

Fever: students must be fever free (temperature below 100.4F) without the use of fever reducing medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

Vomiting/Diarrhea: students must be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of mediation before returning to school.

Open Wounds/Rashes: wounds and rashes must be scabbed over without oozing or covered with bandages.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: no fever (refer to fever guidelines), have no uncontrolled drooling with mouth sores, no open sores on body.

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This teaching web page contains general information only. Talk with your child's doctor or a member of your child's healthcare team about specific care of your child. 

Mild head injury 

Head injuries may vary from mild (temporary confusion or passing out) to severe (coma for a longer period of time). They are caused by trauma, such as: 

• A hard bump or blow on the head.
• A sudden harsh movement or jarring of the head.

All head injuries, including “mild” head injuries, should be taken seriously so that your child’s brain can heal completely. 

Concussion

A concussion is a type of head injury that most often cannot be found using imaging tests. Some concussions are mild, and most people have a full recovery. Others are severe. Early care and monitoring are important to prevent long-term complications.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of concussion can occur right away or a while after the injury. Symptoms may include one or more of these: 

The First 48 Hours

Watch closely for signs of problems during the first 48 hours after the injury. Follow the doctor’s advice about recovering at home. 

When Should I Call the Doctor?

Call your child's doctor if your child has any new symptoms that your doctor does not already know about, or if symptoms get worse, such as:

Treatment

Follow-up with your child’s primary care physician (PCP) for treatment advice and for school excuses, academic accommodations and return to play/PE/recess/sports instructions

If you ever think your child needs help right away, call 911 or take your child to the emergency department. 

Please send a labeled, season-appropriate extra set of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks, and shoes) for your PreK child to keep at school, and update them as needed. If your child’s clothes become wet, they will change into their extra clothes, and wet clothes will be sent home. In the event of soiled clothing, you will be contacted to come assist your child. Children will not be sent home on the bus wearing wet or soiled clothes. For children transitioning from diapers, please provide labeled pull-ups, wipes, and extra clothes. If your child feels unwell during the day, the school nurse will assess and notify you if necessary.

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