Nursing Services
Purpose: The Office of Special Services promotes the health, wellness, and safety of students within Barnwell School District 45. The District has school nurses within each school, and these nurses work to provide a high quality of nursing services within a safe and nurturing environment to the school community. School nurses ensure high academic achievement and success by keeping students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
23-24 SC School Immunization Requirements.pdf23-24 Immunization requirements
5K-12 immunizations required for students attending South Carolina Public Schools.
Special Health Care Needs 2023.pdfSpecial Health Needs
Information for parents/guardians about some of the services and programs available for students.
School Nurses
School nurses are vital to the educational process and academic growth of all students. They ensure the safety and well-being of children by eliminating health related barriers to learning. Additionally, school nurses are an integral member of the school's interdisciplinary team, and they support and promote a healthier and safe school environment. Each school in Barnwell School District 45 has a designated school nurse. Please contact the school nurse assigned to your child's school if you have any questions regard nursing services.
Barnwell Primary School
Brooke Kearse, RN
P: (803) 541-1344
F: (803) 541-1336
bkearse@bsd45.net
Barnwell Elementary School
Kim Bearden, RN
P: (803) 541-1296
F: (803) 541-1290
kbearden@bsd45.net
Guinyard-Butler Middle School
Kimberly Pridgen, RN
P: (803) 541-1379
F: (803) 541-1306
kpridgen@bsd45.net
Barnwell High School
Stacey Epps, BSN, RN
P: (803) 541-1315
F: (803) 541-0726
sepps@bsd45.net