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Nursing Documents

Nursing Documents

  • Special Diet

    Please complete this form to request special meals, accommodations, and milk substitutes.

  • Allergic Reaction Care Plan

    Please complete this form if your student has allergies that require medical attention.

  • Seizure Care Plan

    Please complete this form if your child has been diagnosed with a seizure inducing illness.

  • Asthma Care Plan

    Please review this form with the school nurse if your child suffers from Asthma.

  • Medication Authorization

    Please complete this form if your child needs medication administered during school hours. Please review the following information before completing the authorization.

Medications at School

Giving medication is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. If a medication is ordered by the doctor as "three times a day," it should be taken before school, after school, and before bedtime. If a medication is ordered by the doctor as "four times a day," it should be taken before school, at lunch, after school, and before bedtime.  If a prescription medication is needed during school hours, please contact your school nurse for assistance/required paperwork, prior to sending medication to school. The school nurse will review each request and will work with parents if there are any questions about the medicine or protocol. Parents/ guardians may also come to school and administer medication to their child at appropriate times. Students are not allowed to carry prescription medication unless they have a current authorization form on file that is signed by a physician. Sharing of any medication by students is a violation of the school drug policy, and may result in suspension. Neither the district, nor any of its personnel, shall be responsible for medicine taken by a student without the knowledge of school personnel. 

 

The school nurse does not stock non-emergent OTC medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Cough Drops, and Tums) etc... Bacitracin for minor cuts and scrapes, anti-itch creams, and saline eye drops, will be available as needed for relevant occurrences. However, certain circumstances (cold/flu symptoms, cough, etc.) may require the use of OTC medications at school.  If your child is in need of these medications during the school day, you may bring your own medication to the school to have the RN administer for a short term only (3-5 days).  This medication needs to come in its original container and be labeled with your child's name.  A consent/permission form must be signed by the parent before medication will be administered.  At the end of the 3-5 day period, this medication must be picked up by an adult unless prior arrangements are made to send home.  These medications also need to be checked and reviewed by RN before administering to your child. If your child has a medical issue that will require long term use of an OTC medication that needs to be given during the school day please discuss with your nurse as this will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Medication Administration

The school nurse or the principal's designee will administer medication following the guidelines below:

  1. Authorization for administration of medications and release of liability form must be completed and signed by the parent prior to medication administration.
  2. Medications brought to the school must be in a pharmacy labeled original container. Parents can get a second bottle from their pharmacy with proper labeling to bring to school. If a child's medication or dosage changes, the parent must fill out a new permission form and a new labeled container must be brought to school.
  3. All medications must be stored by the school in a designated area that is locked when not in use.
  4. Students must take all medications in the presence of school nurse, principal, or principal designee with the EXCEPTION of life saving drugs (e.g.: epi-pens, inhalers, insulin, or others).  These medications may be carried by the student (W.S. 21-4-310) if the emergency medication form has been signed by both parent and physician, and is on file in the nurse's office.  Signature on this form indicates the student is responsible and capable to carry on their person and is able to self-administer said medication
  5. Authorization for administering medications and release of liability form must be renewed annually.
  6. Students are responsible for coming to the nurse's office at the designated times for medications.
  7. Any Over-the-counter medications that need to be administered on a short term basis will need to be provided by the parent/guardian and brought to school in the original container, authorization to administer medication/release of liability form will also need to be completed and signed by parent/guardian prior to medication administration.
  8. For student's safety, medicines received in plastic bags or other non-pharmacy containers will not be given to students, and the parent will have to come and pick this medication up at school.