School Nurse

Health Room Policies

Role of the School Nurse

The primary role of the school nurse is to support student learning.  Optimal learning requires good health.   The nurse's office is open from 8:00am to 3:10pm Monday through Friday.  The school nurse seeks to maintain, improve and promote the health of students by providing the following services:

• Illness and injury assessments and interventions
• Identification, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of student health concerns.
• Screening for health factors impacting student education
• Medication administration
• Resource for health related issues and health education

Questions or concerns about student health issues can be directed to Sandy Grammel at sgrammel@stxavier.org or 761-7815 ext. 745.

Screening Program

All freshman are screened for vision, hearing, postural problems, along with blood pressure screening.  The screening takes place in the fall and parents are notified by phone or mail if the student fails a particular screening.

Medication Policy

It is the duty of the nurse to administer all medications taken at school.  The following regulations are in effect for all prescription and over-the-counter drugs:

• Tylenol, Ibuprofen and first aid supplies will be available in the nurse's office.  In order for your son to receive these services you must sign the form labeled HEALTH OFFICE STANDING ORDERS and return it to school. Download here.
• For medication other than those covered in the Health Standing Orders form (including if your son requires an Epi-pen for severe allergies or if your son has migraines or an injury that requires more than the standard dose fo Tylenol or Ibuprofen), you must return a STANDARD ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM. Click here for the Standard Administration of Medication Form.
  • The medication in its original container must be brought to school by a parent of delegated responsible person and picked up when discontinued.  You must provide an Epi-pen for a student with severe allergies.
  • A complete form indicating the name of the medication, dosage, time, duration and possible side effects must be signed by both the parent and the physician. A new STANDARD ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM must be submitted each year to the school nurse.
  • Students must present valid ID to obtain medications.
  • Exceptions are made for students to carry epipens and inhalers if the physician writes that specific order.  Please be reminded that the school nurse is available to assess and assist the student if he is having difficulty with his asthma.
• PERMIT FORMS can be obtained through the school nurse.