SCHOOL NURSES:
School Nursing is a specialty branch of professional nursing that seeks to
prevent or identify student health or health related problems and intervenes to
modify or correct these problems.
- King George County Public Schools provides
experienced and qualified Registered Nurses in every school.
The school nurse assesses the health needs of students and staff and
provides appropriate timely referrals.
- School nurses provide state mandated assessments for
scoliosis, vision, and hearing. Screenings for dental, blood pressure,
growth and development, health problems and behaviors are provided on a
referral basis.
- The school nurse provides emergency first aid and
works with the school community to identify safety hazards and recommends
prevention programs.
- The school nurse is involved in communicable disease
control through the implementation of immunization laws and screenings.
- Health counseling for chronic illness, nutrition,
disease prevention and healthy lifestyles are part of the school nurse's
role.
- The school nurse is a resource for health related
issues and health education.
- School nurses provide health services including
clinic management and individual case management.
Community: The school nurse collaborates with
appropriate caregivers, local, state and national social service professionals
to provide a seamless system of health care services.
***Useful
Websites for Students and Parents***
Information on Lyme Disease
Information on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Health Insurance: Children in need of health insurance
please contact FAMIS at 1-866-873-2647.
Clinic Services:
The following items have been approved for first aid treatment:
Alcohol
isotonic eye wash
oragel
antiseptic wash
antibiotic ointment
peroxide
burn gel
Health Center Parent Letter
Information from the CDC on H1N1
Information from Virginia Department of Education on H1N1
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