Nurses' Office

Stephanie Britz, MSN, RN [email protected]

Megan Slocomb, MSN, RN [email protected]

Mrs. Britz and Mrs. Slocomb

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:40am-2:00pm (Open 2:00pm-2:59pm for emergencies only)

No medications will be given after 2:30 pm for safety reasons

Phone: (302) 449-3625 Fax: (302) 376-8926

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY CARD IN THE NURSES OFFICE YEARLY.

These are distributed to all students on the first day of school and are due on the second day of school. If you need a yellow emergency card, you can get one from our office.

If your child is sick and doesn't feel well, DO NOT send them to school. Please click here for more information.

A PARENT NOTE OF ILLNESS IS SUFFICIENT FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE. Please email absent notes to [email protected].

WHEN TO STAY HOME:

STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE TOO SICK TO COME TO SCHOOL. DO NOT COME IN TO BE EVALUATED BY THE NURSE. THIS CAUSES GERMS TO SPREAD TO CLASSMATES AND BUS PARTNERS.

A student should stay home if they have:

Fever of 100 degrees or greater. A student should remain home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or combination cold medications, such as Dayquil.
Vomiting. They should remain home for 24 hours after vomiting stops.
Diarrhea. They should remain home for 24 hours after diarrhea stops.
Persistent cough

It is great that students want to come to school, but it is very important to stop the spread of germs throughout the school.

If there is an extended absence due to illness or injury, please make the Nurse's Office aware. Doctor’s notes with diagnosis are appreciated upon return to both the Attendance and Nurse's Offices.

New to St. Georges Tech?

Are you an incoming student or new 9th grader to St. Georges Tech? Click here for information we need from you.

What we need from new students:

A complete immunization record and physical is required upon entering school. Please send this information to the Nurse upon acceptance to NCCVT. Middle-school health records do not arrive to us in a timely manner and are often not current for their 9th grade requirements by the State of Delaware. The following is required for school:

Physical within 2 years prior to entry into 9th grade

General-Health-Physical-Form (PDF LINK)

4-5 doses of DTaP, DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
1 Tdap booster at age 11-12 or prior to entry into 9th grade
3-4 doses of IPV (Polio)
2 doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
2 doses of Varicella or documented history of student having had Chicken Pox
1 PPD/Tuberculosis skin test with results or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
1 dose of Meningococcal (Meningitis, Menactra)

If you are coming from out of state or a private school, the following is required:

PPD/Tuberculosis skin test with results or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment within the last year

TB_Questionaire (PDF LINK)

Special Health Needs?

Does your student take prescription or non-prescription medication? Does your student have other medical diagnoses such as allergies, asthma, epilepsy, or diabetes? Click here for more information.

MEDICATIONS

By law, students are not permitted to carry any medications with them at school. All medications are to be administered by the School Nurse. There must be a current emergency card on file which gives parental/guardian permission to administer over-the-counter medications. We have Ibuprofen, Tylenol, & Tums in the office. We do not provide allergy or cold medicine. If your child needs something other than these medications, see below.

Prescription Medication:

Must be brought to nurses’ office first thing in the morning
Must be in the original container displaying the current & correct pharmacy label
Must have written permission from parent/guardian

Non-Prescription Medication:

Must be brought to nurses’ office first thing in the morning
Must be in the original container & not expired
Must have written permission from parent/guardian

Parental Request to have Medication Administered in School (PDF LINK)

Parental Permission for Assistance with Medication on Field Trip (PDF LINK)

ASTHMA INHALERS AND EPI-PEN POSSESSION

Students are permitted to have discretionary use and possession of an asthmatic quick relief inhaler or auto-injectable epinephrine with individual prescription labels. In order for the student to carry their inhaler or EpiPen, they must have the Student Possession and Use of Asthmatic Quick Relief Inhaler and/or EpiPen Form(s) (see both below) signed by the student, parent, and physician. Without this permission form, students are not permitted to carry them or keep them in their gym/sports bag. It is highly recommended that students keep back-up inhalers in the Nurse’s Office and it is required for EpiPens.

ASTHMA

An asthma Action Plan must be completed each school year. This includes students with Asthma, Exercise Induced Asthma, or using an asthma inhaler for any reason. An extra inhaler is highly recommended to be kept in the Nurse’s Office for emergencies. The inhaler must be properly labeled with the pharmacy label and within the expiration date.

Release_Form_for_use_of_inhalerl (PDF LINK)

Asthma_Action_Plan (PDF LINK)

FOOD, INSECT, OR LATEX ALLERGY

Any student with an allergy that requires the use of Benadryl or an EpiPen, is required to have a Food/Insect Allergy Plan signed by the doctor. This plan tells us what your child requires in the event of an allergic reaction and is extremely important. This plan is required at the beginning of every school year.

Release-Form-for-use-of-Epi-pen1(PDF LINK)

Food-Insect_Allergy_Form (PDF LINK)

EPILEPSY

Please make us aware that your child has seizures with a phone call. A Seizure Action Plan is required at the beginning of each school year. Please complete the Parent Questionnaire for Students with Seizures (see below). If your child plans to participate in sports, we would need an additional clearance note from their doctor.

Seizure_Action_Plan (PDF LINK)

Parent_Questionnaire_Seizure (PDF LINK)

DIABETES

Please Inform the Nurse’s Office of your child’s diagnosis prior to the start of the school year. A current copy of the Diabetic Plan is required yearly from their physician.

We will need the following supplies:

Emergency medication (with the pharmacy label) - see release form below
Insulin for daily usage (with the pharmacy label)
Extra vial/pen of insulin (with the pharmacy label) in case of an emergency
Ketone strips
Snacks and drinks for your child when glucose is low
A few water bottles for your child when glucose is high

Release-Form-for-administration-of-Glucagon (PDF LINK)

GYM LIMITATION/EXCLUSION

Students requiring limitation or exclusion from Gym Class need to have their physician fill out the Limited Gym Form (see below). In an effort to help a student earn the required credit, a student may be placed on a limited physical education participation status if their physician approves. If the nurse and instructor have received proper documentation from a physician which fully restricts the student’s participation for a period of time exceeding ten school days, the student will receive an “M” grade and no credit for the course for that marking period.

Phys_Ed_Restriction_Form (PDF LINK)

Athletic Information

Click here to view information about Sports Physicals and Sports Injuries

SPORTS PHYSICALS

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) mandates that every student must have all papers completed with all signatures, in order to be eligible to try-out and participate in any school sponsored sport. The physical must be on the DIAA physical form only. No other forms can be substituted. Physicals must be performed yearly and performed on or after April 1st for the following school year. It is encouraged to get your physical early and not the wait until the last minute. Clearance to start practice cannot be guaranteed unless forms are received in adequate time for them to be reviewed. Sports physicals will be uploaded into the SNAP system.

Sports Physicals for 2024-2025

All athletes must have a new DIAA physical on file prior to trying out for any sport.

DIAA 2024-2025 Physical Form

Sports physicals can be done by your regular doctor, a walk-in clinic, or our very own St. Georges Tech Wellness Center. Here is a link to our SG Wellness Center page: St. Georges Tech Wellness Center Page

Contact information for other local walk-in clinics for sports physicals:

Sports Medicine of Delaware 376-9711
Newark Emergency Center 738-4300
Take Care Clinics at select Walgreens 1-866-825-3227
Premier Urgent Care in Hockessin 766-9700
Medical Aid Unit at Glasgow 836-8350
Medical Aid Unit at Christiana 623-0444
Medical Aid Unit at Middletown 449-3100
Go-Care at Abby Medical Center 999-0003

SPORTS INJURIES

All sports injuries need to be reported to the athletic trainer and school nurse as soon as possible. The athletic trainer can be found in the field house after school. Documentation of injuries needs to be given to both the trainer and nurse. Documentation would include any doctor/emergency room visits with the diagnosis, clearance note for sport, and any limitations.

Tips for Caregivers

If you are home sick or are taking care a sick child, click here to check out helpful hints.

GUIDELINES FOR CAREGIVER(S)-Not to replace the advice of your physician

Fever

Get extra rest and eat light meals.
Drink extra fluids every 15-60 minutes.
Ask your healthcare provider to recommend an over-the-counter medication to reduce fever. Do not take aspirin! It can cause Reye’s Syndrome.
If fever persists for more than 2 days, increases to over 102 degrees, or symptoms continue to worsen, contact your healthcare provider.
No school until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

Upper Respiratory Infection (Cold Symptoms)

Ask your healthcare provider to recommend an over-the-counter medication to ease symptoms.

Do not take aspirin! It can cause Reye's Syndrome.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Use moist air from vaporizer to help relieve congestion.
Contact your healthcare provider if:

breathing difficulties occur
you cough up green or yellow phlegm that has a bad odor
fever persists
you feel sicker each day instead of feeling better

Nausea and Vomiting

No solids for 8 hours.
Clear liquids only (not milk) until 4 hours have passed without vomiting. Start with one tablespoon every 10 minutes. If vomiting does not occur, double the amount every hour. If vomiting does occur, allow the stomach to rest for 1 hour and then start again. The key is to gradually increase the amount of fluid until taking 8 oz every hour.
Resume normal diet as soon as tolerated.
Contact your healthcare provider if vomiting persists or if you suspect dehydration.

Diarrhea

Drink water and/or sports drinks.
Eat the BRATT diet–Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Tea, and Toast.
Resume a normal diet as soon as possible.
Contact your healthcare provider if cramps, diarrhea, or pain increases or persists or if you suspect dehydration.

Cuts, Abrasions, or Minor Burns

Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Change the bandage in 24 hours or sooner if it becomes soiled.
Notify the healthcare provider if signs of infection develop such as swelling, red streaking, drainage or pus, pain, or fever.
Make sure the last tetanus shot was within 10 years for minor injuries or 5 years for major cuts.

Bruises, Sprains, or Strains

Elevate and rest the affected area of the body to reduce swelling and pain.
Apply ice packs or cold compresses for 10 minutes as many times as possible to the injured area for the first 24 hours after the injury. Wrap the cold pack in a towel to minimize the risk of frostbite to the skin.
Notify your doctor immediately if the injured area becomes grossly swollen, discolored, cold or numb, or if the injured limb is unable to bear moderate pressure or body weight.
Ask your healthcare provider to recommend an over-the-counter medication to reduce pain and inflammation.
Contact your family doctor or go to an emergency room if not better in 48 hours.

Head Injury

You should watch for any of the following signs of severe injury, in which case you should seek the advice of your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

severe headache
excessive drowsiness (unable to be awakened when asleep for 4 hours)
nausea and/or vomiting
double or blurred vision or pupils of different sizes
inability to maintain erect posture, staggering, etc.
unusual behavior, confusion, inappropriate anger
convulsions or discharge from the ear

Forms used in our office:

Click here to view the Health Forms (PDF) that are used in the nurse's office.