Nurse News
Nurse Kimberly Kemner, BSN, RN
Reminder Regarding Medication
Remember that students should not transport any medication unless they have a doctor's order to do so. All medication should be brought to the school nurse by a parent and signed in. Our policy for over the counter medication has changed. The only medication accepted without a doctor's order is Ibuprofen and Tylenol.
Please contact your school nurse with any questions Kimberly Kemner, RN kkemner@mcssk12.org.
Thank You!!!
A Big Thank You to Mackenzie Pulham and Amy Evans for helping Nurse Kim prepare backpacks with supplies for our teachers!
Medication At School
If your child requires medication to be administered at school a Provider/Parent Authorization form (PPA) MUST be signed by the physician and the parent. A School Management Plan will be completed when the parent brings in the Original Medication and the Provider/Parent Authorization form (PPA) to the Nurse. Parents can obtain the PPA form from the school nurse or from the Madison County School Website under the Health Services Department. Medication should be brought to the school by the parent along with the original PPA. Students are NOT permitted to transport medication UNLESS authorized by their physician on the PPA. Paperwork is to be completed each year regarding any medical needs. *Please note the following change in the medication policy for over the counter medication. Only Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen can be accepted without a physician's order.*
Keeping Everyone Well
Students MUST be free from fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 24 hours without the help of medication before returning to school . Example: If your child is sent home with a fever over 100.0 and medication is given for the fever. You must wait the length that the medication is effective and re-check the fever. If they are fever free at that time they must stay fever free for 24 hrs WITHOUT medicine and then may return to school the next day.
Links
Health Services:
https://www.mcssk12.org/Page/173MCSS Parent & Student Handbook (Health Services page 66-71):