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A woman explains something to a group of young boys, holding a paper with information.Role of the School Nurse

The role of the professional school nurse is to collaborate with staff, students, parents, and community resources to promote the well-being of children and teens in order to maximize the potential for learning. School nurses consult with staff regarding students, observe and interact with students, and provide follow-up services without a formal referral or consent. Special assessments and interventions may require parental consent.

On this page you will be able to view nurse contact information, the funtions of our school nurses,health and wellness forms, when to stay home if you are not feeling well, and additional resources.

Health Facts

 

Immunization Requirements

 

Required Screenings

 

Medication Administration

 

Health and Wellness - Resources

 

Individualized Health Plans

 

Dental Health

  • Contact:

    Amanda Regalski RN, BSN, CSN
    Nurse, Deer Lakes High School
    E:  aregalski@deerlakes.net
    P: 724.265.5320 Ext. 2700

    Kristan Ingold LPN
    Nurse, Deer Lakes Middle School
    E: kingold@deerlakes.net
    P: 724.265.5310 Ext. 3681

    Missy Scanga RN, BSN
    Nurse, East Union Int. Center
    E: mscanga@deerlakes.net
    P: 724.265-5330 Ext. 4681

    Lisa Bowen RN, BSN, CSN
    Nurse, Curtisville Primary Center
    E: lbowen@deerlakes.net
    P: 724.265.5340 Ext. 5681

     

  • Functions:

    • Identify and assess student health concerns that may impact learning and intervene as appropriate
    • Develop health plans for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning
    • Provide health counseling to students, families, and district staff
    • Initiate and follow up on referrals to healthcare providers
    • Train staff providing delegated nursing acts
    • Maintain confidential student health records
    • Act as a school/community/health care provider liaison
    • Collaborate with school staff and community agencies regarding student immunizations.
    • Consult and collaborate with student services and other school staff informally and during building consultation team meetings
    • Participate in special education evaluations and individual education plan meetings for students who have significant health concerns
    • Provide input for the development of school district health policies
    • Develop and implement protocols for emergency care, illness/injury intervention, and medication administration
    • Serve on district and community committees and coalitions related to health and wellness

  • PA State Physical Form

    For students in grades K or 1, 3, 6, 7, 11, and 12. The Pennsylvania School Health Law requires all students in Kindergarten have a physical examination at these levels. Please submit this information to your child's school nurse.

    Dental Forms

    For students in grades K or 1, 3 and 7. The Pennsylvania School Health Law requires all students in Kindergarten or 1st Grade have a DENTAL exam. Please submit proof of last dental exam to the nurse at Curtisville Primary Center before the beginni

    Individualized Health Plan: Anaphylaxis

    Individualized Health Plan: Asthma

    Individualized Health Plan: Diabetic

    Individualized Health Plan: General

    Individualized Health Plan: Seizure Disorder

    Medication

    All medication kept at school must be picked up by the last day of school. Students are not permitted to transport medications home. Any medication remaining at school after the last student day will be properly disposed of.

  • Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school and too sick for after-school programs can be a difficult decision for parents to make. When trying to decide, use these guidelines to help make the best decision.

    Good to Go!

    If your child has any of the following symptoms, they can probably go to school:

    • Sniffles, runny nose, and/or mild cough without a fever. This could be an allergic response to dust, pollen or seasonal changes.
    • Vague complaints of aches, pains, or fatigue
    • A single episode of diarrhea or vomiting without any other symptoms 

    Stay Home!

    If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep them at home or make appropriate childcare arrangements:

    • Fever – 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Remember that a child must be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
      *Current public health guidelines require a child to be fever-free for 72 hours before returning to school.
    • Fever with Cough – a fever of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit plus a cough could indicate a virus that needs attention from a medical provider. Please call your healthcare provider.
    • Shortness of Breath – difficulty breathing especially if it affects talking or walking, the feeling of tightness in the chest, wheezing, blue/dusky color around lips or beds of nails. This could be serious, please call your healthcare provider or 911.
    • Eyes – thick with mucus, pus draining, pink eye. With pink eye, you may see white or yellow discharge, matted eyelids after sleep, eye pain, and/or redness.
    • Chronic Cough and/or green nasal discharge – These conditions may be contagious and require treatment.
      Sore throat – especially with fever or swollen glands in the neck. With Strep throat, the child may return to school after 24 hours on antibiotics.
    • Diarrhea – three or more watery stools in a 24-hour period
    • Vomiting – two or more times in a 24-hour period