Commonwealth-Parkville School (CPS) has a full-time Registered Nurse who holds a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing. She keeps abreast on the latest school nursing issues and maintains direct contact with the different health agencies available in our community and the United States.
Some of the her duties include: daily management of sick or injured children, providing first aid care for students' bumps, bruises, scrapes, scratches and rashes, administering daily medications, maintaining accurate in-house health records, providing First Aid/ Health Screenings and Health Education, and developing school health policies.
Emergencies, although rare, do occur from time to time. She provides emergency first aid care and utilizes the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) when necessary.
The nurse strives for open communication with parents and students in order to provide the best school health services possible, taking into account each and every student’s individual, physical, and emotional needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please know that the Nurse’s Office is accessible to you during school hours.
To ensure that your child’s safety and health needs are met, we have provided valuable links below. Please review the topics and feel free to visit the listed web pages frequently used in our office.
Helpful Health Related Links
www.aafa-md.org Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
www.colgatebsbf.com Dental Information
www.diabetes.org
www.kidshealth.org
www.nmha.org National Mental Health Association
www.nichcy.org National Info. Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.NAAAC.org National Alliance for the Advancement of ADHD Care
www.chadd.org (410-377-0279) CHADD in Maryland- Serving those with attention disorders
www.de.gobierno.pr/EDUPortal/default.htm Department of Education of Puerto Rico
www.salud.gov.pr Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico
www.poisoncenter.net San Jorge Children’s Hospital Poison Control Center
info@sanjorgechildrenhospital.com
www.headlice.org
National Association of School Nurses
American School Health Association
National School Board Association School Health
American Nurses Association
Other School Nurse Resources:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The largest professional medical organization of specialists in allergy, asthma and immunology.
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorders (CHADD)
With over 20,000 members, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder provides science-based, evidence-based information for parents and professionals.
Eating Disorders
This Web site provides general information about all eating disorders and the effect on the health on teenagers.
Head Lice
Everything that you ever wanted to know about these little critters.
Health Topics A to Z
WebMD's excellent encyclopedia of health information.
Office of Rare Diseases (NIH)
You can find information on more than 6000 rare diseases, including current research, publications from scientific and medical journals, completed research, ongoing studies, and patient support groups.
School Health Alert
This web site represents the online presence of School Health Alert - the United States' most respected publisher of current school health information.
School Health Culture Zone
The influx of new pupils coming to U.S. schools from unfamiliar cultures prompted the birth of the SCHOOL Health*Culture ZONE.
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