The Nurse’s Station
Nurse Halle Plessy Treme 504-717-3056
Nurse Markey Plessy French Quarter 504-265-3290
Covid Related Issues
Please contact Nurse Halle for Covid related questions or concerns
When Should My Child Stay Home?
Anytime your child does not look their typical self
Anytime your child requires medicine to reduce a fever
Anytime someone in the household is sick or on quarantine or test for Covid (consult the School Nurse)
Any Covid symptoms
Forms your child needs prior to returning to school
Return to School Certification
OR
A Doctor’s note specifying a date to return with an alternate diagnosis.
OTHER ILLNESSES THAT NEED TO STAY HOME
Yellow or green discharge from the eyes
Distracting pain from earache, headache, recent injury
Contagious illness such as chicken pox, flu, strep throat, etc.
Anything not typical for the student
**Always call the Nurse
Medication Administration
Instructions for Medications Administered by the School Nurse
ALL MEDICATIONS administered by the school nurse or designated personnel at school, or at a school related function (such as overnight trips) REQUIRE that we have a SIGNED PHYSICIAN’S ORDER on file AND a REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION signed by the parent or guardian.
All medications must be delivered by the parent or guardian in the original packaging
Students with an identified health issue (asthma, severe allergy, seizures, etc.) should follow-up with the nurse. Further documentation may be required.
For further clarification, please refer to the Medication Administration Policy above in accordance with Physicians orders.
Epi-Pen Policy- Students in need of an Epi-Pen may have a prescribed Epi-Pen submitted as a medication for the school Nurse to keep on file. Should the Epi-Pen be needed in an event of an emergency, the School Nurse will handle the health concern based on prescribed medication directions, and follow protocol for alerting emergency personel and student's family.
All students are required to provide proof of immunization status or provide a vaccine declination form signed by your physician.
Immunizations
All students are required to provide proof of immunization status or provide a vaccine declination Statement of Exemption from Immunizations form . Exemptions for medical reasons must be explained and signed by a medical provider. This must be provided annually by law.
Four Golden Rules to Safety at School for all Students