Mannheim Middle School
The Office of
the School
Nurse- Overview
Hi! My name is Mrs. K, RNc, BSN. I'm the School Nurse at Mannheim Middle School. I started working at the School in 2005. I moved to Germany from South Korea with my husband, and am originally from Colorado. My nursing experience includes working in a maternal child health in many different capacities, and school nursing. I have also worked as an Emergency Department staff nurse. I have certifications as an instructor for Basic Life Support for the American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation. When I first arrived in Germany I worked 2 years at the Heidelberg MEDDAC, and had a great time learning about the medical community.
I have many responsibilities as the School Nurse. Besides taking care of sick students and providing first aid, I also monitor student's immunization records, provide health screenings, and administer medications as ordered by physicians. I also perform assessments for students who are referred to the special education program. I make student referrals to the medical clinic, optometry clinic, and social work services. I provide health information to students and frequently guest lecture in classes.
Immunization Requirements:
Parents registering their children in
DODea for the
school year 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 will find they must meet additional
immunization requirements. In coordination with military medical
commands,
DODea has added three required inoculations for students. The three
are:
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4); Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids
and
Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (TDAP – adolescent preparation); and
Hepatitis A.
The
immunization guidelines for military dependent
children follow the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention and are based upon recommendations from the Advisory
Committee on
Immunization Practices. These requirements were coordinated with the
Military
Vaccine Agency.
These
are minimum requirements. Additional
requirements may be determined by the military medical commands based
upon
needs in specific locations. Parents can contact their child's school
nurse for
information and guidance. The updated version of the immunizations form
can be
found here.
Parents
should bear in mind that the additional
immunizations are age-specific and not all students will require all of
the
additional vaccines.
Medication Policy:
The School Nurse
does not
administer medications, to include over-the-counter drugs, except when
prescribed for individuals with conditions such as:
- Asthma
- Allergies to bee stings
- Heart
conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
These emergency
medications
may be kept at school and administered by the School Nurse. The
following
is required for administration:
- Written permission
from the parent
- Written orders from
the physician
- Medication in a
pharmacy labeled container with appropriate
information.
Purpose of Health Services:
The
purpose of the School Health Services is to
strengthen the educational process by improving the health status and
health
knowledge of students. The goal of the program is to help students
become
responsible for their own health and wellness.
The School Health Services cover three areas: health education, health
services, and the maintenance of a healthy school environment. It is a
comprehensive program that promotes and maintains optimum health for
all
students.
More comprehensive description of School Health Services can be found
in DS
Manual 2942.0, "School
Health Services Guide".
If
you ever have any questions please feel free to contact the office at
the
school.
Last
Update 03/28/07