Joy Lewis, MSN, RN, CSN-PEL
jlewis@vandals203.org
Phone: 618-283-8132
Fax: 618-283-9479
Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management
IL Certified School Nurse; Professional Educator License
Vision and Audiometric Technician
Member of National Association of School Nurses & Illinois Association of School Nurses
School Committees: Wellness, Concussion
Brittany White, ADN, RN
bwhite@vandals203.org
Phone: 618-283-8122
Fax: 618-283-8165
Associates of Science in Nursing
School Committees: Wellness, Concussion
Definition of School Nursing
School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge healthcare and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential (NASN, 2020).
What Does a School Nurse Do?
Provides health services that increase school attendance
Helps prevent and control the spread of communicable disease
Administers specialized services to students (medications, tube feedings, insulin)
Verifies immunizations and examinations to keep the school in compliance with state mandates
Screens for hearing and vision deficits
Provides health professional input and direction for school and community policies and programs
Educates students on managing their own health and wellness
Assists in the evaluation of students for special education services
School District Policies and Procedures
Students must be 24 hours fever free without the aid of fever-reducing medications to attend school.
Food Allergy 7:285
Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations 7:100
ISBE Guidance for Medicine Authorization
Medication Administration 7:270
Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease 7:280
Student-Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries 7:305
School Wellness 6:50
Head Lice 15:100
Medical Authorization Forms | Vision Forms | ||
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Physical Forms | Dental Forms | ||
Action Plans | Resources |
Health Requirements per Grade:
Pre-K: Physical exam, Immunization record, Lead screening, Birth Certificate
Kindergarten: Physical exam, Immunization record including Dtap #5, IPV #4, MMR #2, Varicella #2, Lead screening, Birth Certificate, Dental exam, Eye exam
2nd: Dental exam
6th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations, Proof of MMR#2 and Varicella #2 Immunizations
9th: Physical exam, Dental exam, Proof of Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR #2, Varicella #2 Immunizations
12th: Meningococcal #2 Immunization
New Student: Birth certificate, Physical Exam, Immunization Record, Eye exam if transferring from out of state
Vision Screenings:
Pre-K, K, 2nd, 8th grades, all Special Education students, and New students
Hearing Screenings:
Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades, all Special Education students, and New students