The school nurse is an important part of the total school program and provides a variety of services within the school setting. The nurse is a registered nurse with special training in school health issues. She is responsible for the general health of Pope students and supervises vision and hearing screening, keeps health records, and administers any medications required for students. The school nurse will ensure that each student’s immunizations meet the requirement of the state of North Carolina, and an up-to-date immunization record is in each student’s health records. Parents must bring medications and sign a permission form allowing the school to administer the medications. Students are not allowed to bring medication to school. All medication to be taken during school hours must be prescription labeled. Students take all medications in the nurse’s office. If a child is ill in the morning, the child should not be sent to school with instructions to see the school nurse. The child should be kept at home and/or taken to a physician if needed. A child who is sent to school sick can spread that sickness to others. The school nurse will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning health issues.