School Nurse

NURSE, MEDICATIONS AND REPORTING ANIMAL WOUNDS

A school nurse is provided for all schools in NCSD #1. A nurse is available in our building five days per week.  The nurse is responsible for checking the general health of students (eyes, ears, throat, and teeth).  The nurse also works in the area of communicable diseases, accidents, and illnesses that occur at school.  Parents are welcome to seek assistance from the nurse with any health problems of their children.

Immunization Policy and State Law/ Student Medication

Please see NCSD policy on the district website.

Reporting Animal Wounds

According to City Ordinance, Sec. 6-04-170 and County Ordinance Sec. 7-P5-C:

ANY PERSON shall immediately contact and report any bite that breaks the skin from any animal (dogs; cats; bats or any other animal that can carry rabies) to the Casper Police Department (CPD) at 235-8278. This shall be done regardless of where or when it occurred, even if off school property.

1. Report to the Principal that the nurse must call CPD 235-8278.

2. Call the parent/guardian and tell them that the nurse is required by law to report any bite that has broken the skin, including puncture wounds to CPD. If the parent/guardian states they have already made a report, relay that information to the officer. 

3. Call CPD to report the incident. CPD will then notify a Metro Officer and they will make contact with parent/guardian. If Metro Officer feels they need further information they may call the school nurse. 

4. Do not call the health department as CPD will do this if they feel it appropriate.

Illness at School

We will call you during the school day if your child meets the criteria laid out in the NCSD Illness Protocol sheet. It will be your decision as to whether your child should walk home (if feasible) or you will come for him/her.  Please sign your child out at the office before you leave.

There are 4 main reasons to keep sick children at home:

1. The child doesn’t feel well enough to take part in normal activities (such as overly tired, fussy or won’t stop crying).

2. The child needs more care than teachers, staff or the nurse can give and still care for the other children.

3. The illness is on the Illness Protocol sheet and staying home is recommended.

4. Based on a nursing assessment/judgment the child should be at home. The Natrona County School District reserves the right to send a child home at any time, based on the nurse’s assessment and judgment.