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What your school nurse does:
· Makes sure that all Nevada state mandated guidelines are followed
· All students have proper immunizations
· All 10th grade and special ed students are screened for height, weight, BMI, vision, and hearing
· Provides basic first aid
· Communicates with parents if a student is ill or seriously injured
· Acts as a liaison for community services
· KEEPS STUDENTS HEALTHY
What your school nurse can not do:
· Diagnose or treat illnesses or injuries- other than basic first aid for incidents that occur during school hours
· Keep stocked medications- other than those for which the school physician has given orders or parents have given written permission with a physician signature for the student to take
· Replace good medical care from a family health provider
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