Welcome to the School Nurse's Website!
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Hello, my name is Lara Scrimenti. I am a Registered Nurse and your school nurse at Hopewell High School. Please take a moment to read about my role as your School Nurse.
The Role of the School Nurse:
Childrens health care issues present a great challenge today. More and more children with special health care needs are entering our schools daily. School nurses have the education and skills to help students become their "healthiest selves" in order to achieve their greatest learning potential. The School Nurse is available to:
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Assess health needs of students and staff and provide appropriate referrals
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Provide health screenings for vision and other physical or mental health problems
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Provide emergency first aid
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Give guidance and assistance to staff for safe medication delivery
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Work with the school to identify safety hazards
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Help communicable disease control , identify and refer students with contagious illnesses
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Provide case management for students with chronic illnesses or other health related problems.
If your child has a chronic illness or special health need, takes medication or has a behavioral/emotional problem, please contact your school nurse.
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Last update: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:25:24 AM
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