Nurse's Nook
Emilie Cunningham-Joost BSN, RN, CSNT, NBSN
cunninghamjoostemilie@coventryschools.net
Phone:401-397-3355 Fax:401-305-0104
Latest News:
COVID Updates 2022-2023
When should my child have a COVID-19 test:
Students should stay home and have a COVID -19 test if they have or complain of one of the following symptoms:
Couch(new)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Loss of taste or smell
Students should have a COVID -19 test if they have or complain of two of the following symptoms:
Fever Temp greater than 100.4, for fever alone the student must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication after a negative test before return.
Chills
Muscle or body aches
Headache
Sore Throat
Fatigue
Congestion or runny nose(new)
Nausea/vomiting
Diarrhea
If negative, your student may return when free from fever, vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of medication and other symptoms have improved.
If the test is positive contact the school nurse for further guidance on the isolation period.
Masks are strongly recommended for students with COVID symptoms.
Common illnesses/conditions:
Strep Throat:
A student diagnosed with strep throat may return 24 hours after starting the antibiotic and fever free for 24 hours without use of Tylenol/Motrin. Please notify the nurse if your child has strep throat.
Lice:
Student may return to school the day after treatment. Please inform the nurse if your child has lice. A child with lice is never identified. If your child has live lice I will contact you. All family members should be monitored at least weekly for evidence of lice for 1-to-2 months after the original case.
Rashes:
Children with rashes need to be seen by and cleared by their doctor before they attend/ return to school, and a doctors note provided.
Screenings:
Dental: Spring 2023
Hearing Grades K-3: May 2022
Vision-Spring 2023
Dental Care at School:
School Dental Screening by Dr. Christopher Gordon
4/25/2023
West Bay Smiles:
Exams-one time per year-March 2023
Cleanings-April 27,2023
Medications in School:
Just a reminder that a doctor's order is required for ALL medication to be taken in school, including cough drops(During this time of COVID-19 cough drop orders will not be accepted, if you child is needing cough drops they should be staying home). Please notify the nurse of any medication your child requires in school and she will assist you with the appropriate consent forms. You may download a medication consent form by clicking on the Medication Consent Form link in the forms section.
Classroom Food Allergy Policy:
Currently Rooms: 3, 4, 21, 22, and 16 are nut sensitive classrooms. We ask if your student is in these classrooms, please provide snacks that are peanut and tree nut free as students may be eating in their classrooms at times.
Safe Snack list: contact the school nurse for safe snack ideas