School Nurse
Megan Charles |
Pattie MullinsNurse Assistant |
Eagle River High School Health Clinic
The Eagle River High School Health Clinic team includes Megan Charles – the school nurse and Pattie Mullins – the nurse assistant. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00am until 2:30pm.
The role of the school nurse is to enhance the education process by maximizing the health and well being of school age children and adolescents. The school nurse works with the building staff and parents to ensure that each child is in the best possible physical and emotional health to benefit from school experiences.
Students who become ill or injured during the school day should report to the nurse. If it is necessary to go home or to a doctor, the nurse will inform the parent/guardian and a Blue Pass will be issued.
Although we stress the importance of good attendance, a student who appears ill should remain at home. Please do not send sick students to school to be examined by the school nurse. This may expose many others to unnecessary illnesses.
If your student develops a significant health concern during the school year that may affect his/her performance at school, please notify the school nurse.
It is important that the school be kept informed of current phone numbers - home, work, cell, and emergency contacts.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to stop by or call.
Immunizations
Immunization requirements are established by law, and must be met for a student to enter and remain in school. Each student's records are reviewed at the time of registration, and annually thereafter. If a student receives an immunization, the official record of the new immunization should be shared with the school nurse. If a student needs further immunizations to meet legal requirements, you will be notified.
Health Screening
Vision and hearing screening is conducted at specific grade levels. You will be notified when a further evaluation by a specialist is recommended. A student may be checked at any time a concern arises upon request to the nurse.
Alaska State law requires tuberculin testing for all students new to our district. TB testing is also done for those students on certain jobs or enrolled in some King Career Center classes.
Medications
The school nurse must approve all medications that are used at school. The School Nurse can give prescribed medications during school hours after the appropriate medication form has been completed. Under special circumstances, certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications may also be given by the school nurse. Please phone or stop by if you have further questions regarding this policy.