Office of the Nurse

Katie Carolan

School Nurse

KCarolan@emersonschools.org

 

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REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICALS

  • All new students and Pre-K students are required to submit a current physical examination and documentation of immunizations. 
  • All Kindergarten students must have documentation of  an updated immunization record.
  • All students entering 4th grade are required to submit a current physical examination.
  • All students entering 6th grade are required to submit documentation of Tdap and meningococcal vaccines.

EMERSON’S BOARD OF EDUCATION AND NJ STATE LAW SCHOOL MEDICATION POLICY:

  • Any student who requires medication, including over-the-counter medications, during the school day must have a written healthcare provider order for the medication and a parent/guardian authorization signature.
  • The healthcare provider's order must include the name of the medication, dosage, and time of administration. The medication must be in the original package or in a labeled prescription bottle.
  • Physician authorization for medication administration will remain in effect for one school year only. Any change in dosage requires a new healthcare provider note.
  • Please see forms (below) for the Medication Authorization Form. Please keep in mind, one medication per form.

STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA:

  • A parent/guardian and a student’s healthcare provider must complete an Asthma Treatment Plan form
  • A new plan must be filled out and signed for each new school year
  •  Please specify if your child knows how to self-administer their inhaler medication in the designated section on the form.
  • Please see forms (below) for the Asthma Treatment Plan form

STUDENTS WITH A SEIZURE DIAGNOSIS:

  • A parent/guardian and a student’s healthcare provider must complete a Seizure Action Plan form
  • A new plan must be filled out for each new school year
  • Please see forms (below) for the Seizure Action Plan form

STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES:

  • A parent/guardian and a student’s healthcare provider must complete the Food Allergy Packet forms
  • New, signed instructions from the healthcare provider are needed for each new school year
  • Please provide your child’s EpiPen and any other necessary medication along with the healthcare provider’s orders
  • The medication must be in the original package or in a labeled prescription bottle. A healthcare provider’s authorization for medication administration will remain in effect for one school year only
  • Please see forms (below) for the Food Allergy Packet forms  

FORMS