VJHS Nurse
bwhite@vandals203.org
Phone: 618-283-8122
Fax: 618-283-8165

• Associate of Science in Nursing

• Vision and Audiometric Technician

• IHSA Body Fat Assessor

• School Nurse Emergency Care Certified

• CPR Certified

• Stop The Bleed Certified

• CPI Certified

• School Committees: Wellness, Concussion, RTO

VES Nurse
melliott@vandals203.org
Phone: 618-283-5166
Fax: 618-283-9479

• Associate of Science in Nursing

• ACLS/PALS Certified

• CPR Certified

• Stop The Bleed Certified

• CPI Certified

VCHS Nurse
kpatterson@vandals203.org
Phone: 618-283-5155
Fax: 618-283-9479

• Associate of Science in Nursing

• CPR Certified

• Stop The Bleed Certified

• CPI Certified

• IHSA Body Fat Assessor

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

• When to Stay Home from School

  • Students must be 24 hours fever free without the aid of fever-reducing medications to attend school.

• Influenza Information

• Food Allergy 7:285

• CUSD #203 COVID Information

• 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

• Student Immunization Data

• Suicide Prevention:

  • If you or someone you know needs help or wants to discuss mental health concerns, contact:​

    • Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    • Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line

    • Contact Safe2Help Illinois: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com

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