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Role of the School Nurse
* Provide health assessments, first aid and emergency care
* Conduct state mandated screenings, including vision, hearing, postural, height/weight and SBIRT
* Develop and implement Individualized Health Care Plans for students with special health care needs
* Oversee medication administration for prescription and over the counter medications
* Maintain confidential school health records
* Provide links to access community health services
* Provide health counseling and education, individually and in the classroom setting
* Monitor immunization compliance and communicable disease control
RESOURCES
How to Deal with Self Harm
We all need healthy ways to cope with the hard stuff. We’re here to help you find a healthy alternative to self-harm. Click here to be connected to the Crisis Text Line.
Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for Parents/Caregivers and Students
For more information and links to helpful resources from the Massachusetts Medical Society,
click here for parents and click here for students.
Risks Associated with Stick and Poke Tattoos
Stick and poke tattoos have been around since ancient Egypt but saw an increase in popularity during the pandemic. These at-home tattoos may lead to infection (sometimes serious) and can often be permanent, contrary to misconceptions that they will fade with time. Please consider speaking with your child about the risks associated with these tattoos. Click here for an article from the University of Wisconsin or reach out to your child’s primary care provider for more information.
211 HELP Steps
211 HELP Steps is the online platform of Mass 211. From any desktop or mobile device, individuals can search and then connect to local health and human service resources across the Commonwealth. Programs that are included support basic needs such as food security, housing, childcare, transportation as well as resources for mental and emotional health. Click here to access this site and contact information.
Community Resources list for Parents, Students and Staff
Please click here for more information.
Required Information for Nipmuc Students
Please forward documentation of your child’s most recent physical to the health office.
Physical examinations by the student's primary care provider are required for:
- Students entering 10th grade
- Within 13 months of the start of tryouts for all sports
- Upon transfer from another school
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