SCHOOL NURSE

Meet your School Nurse!

I am known to the Pierce Terrace students and staff as Mrs. E, or Nurse E.  My health office is located in the main office area.  I love my office.  It has lots of giraffes.   You are invited to stop by and meet your school nurse.

I do not take the place of care provided by the family or other medical professionals.  It is my goal that through the school health program, children and families can develop the knowledge necessary to remain healthy and perform well in school.

What does a School Nurse do?

• Provides consultation to students, parents, teachers, and the community
• Coordinates health screening programs
• Makes referrals to other medical professionals
• Identifies students who are acutely ill, and notifies the student's parent
• Maintains student health records including immunizations, health room visits,  and medications administered
• Acts as a liaison between the school, home, community and other medical professionals

Immunization Requirements for Students:(click here)

Basic First Aid Information: (click here)

Medication Consent form: (click here)

• Teacher Contact:
• Phone:(803) 782-1772
• email:  PierceTerrace.GrSaE@am.dodea.edu

Health tip of the month

To prevent getting sick, be sure to wash hands often, eat healthy, and get plenty of sleep each day.

Health Room Manners

1. Always let an adult know you are at the health room.
2. Wait your turn.
3. Do not play with the medical equipment.
4. Follow directions.
5. Listen when someone speaks.

Guidelines for staying home from school

Fever above 100 F within the past 24 hours

Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain

Marked drowsiness, sleepiness or fatigue

Swollen glands around jaw, ear or neck

Red, or draining eyes

Undiagnosed skin rashes

A persistent cough

Suspected lice or scabies

Earache or toothache

Any symptoms suggestive of an illness

School Nurse's Hours

• Monday through Friday
• 7:45 AM to 3:15 AM
• Health room is closed except for emergencies from 11:00 to 11:30 AM daily