School Nurse

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Supporting Student Health and Wellness Every Step of the Journey.

Wesleyan is incredibly fortunate to have two dedicated school nurses who provide expert first-aid care and offer consultation, staff training, student wellness education, and seamless coordination of health information both on and off campus! Their presence ensures our students’ health and well-being are always top priorities.

Wellness Resources

Location
The Wellness Center is just around the corner from our Main Academy Office. It is located in the Elementary Hallway adjacent to our Kindergarten classrooms.

Hours
We are open between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm when school is in session.

Nurse Moore and Nurse Papciak provide a wide range of wellness services to ensure the health and safety of our students. Their services include:

First Aid Care & Consultation: Our nurses are always ready to offer immediate first-aid care for injuries or health concerns and provide expert consultation to students, parents, and staff.

Health-Related Staff Training: They equip our staff with essential health-related training, ensuring that teachers and faculty are prepared to handle medical situations confidently and carefully.

Wellness Education for Students: Nurse Moore and Nurse Papciak are committed to fostering a healthy campus by offering valuable wellness education to students and promoting habits that encourage lifelong well-being.

Health Information Coordination: Whether on campus or off, our nurses coordinate health information to ensure that student care is seamless during school activities and trips, giving parents peace of mind.

We have made a variety of essential health forms available for download to meet the needs of our parents and students. Simply click on the desired form listed below to print.

Asthma Action Plan
Concussion: Return to Play
Diabetic Care Plan
Diet Modification
North Carolina Health Assessment Transmittal Form (required for all kindergarteners)
Medication Administration Form (for both prescription and over-the-counter medications)
Severe Allergy Action Plan
Seizure Action Plan

To download the necessary forms, student-athletes should visit Wesleyan’s NCISAA Athletic Packet page.

Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.immunize.nc.gov/schools/k-12.htm

They have been fever-free for 48 hours WITHOUT fever-reducing medication.
A fever is considered 100 degrees or above when taken orally.
They have not vomited in 48 hours.
They have not had diarrhea within 48 hours.

Wesleyan is an “Allergy-Aware” facility. We work with staff, parents, and students to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions and ensure safety response measures are in place if one occurs.

Please note that Wesleyan is not a nut-free facility. Children have many food, insect, and substance allergies that can cause severe reactions. We strive to educate staff and individuals with severe allergies on how to avoid potential allergen-containing foods/substances, recognize the signs of a reaction, and respond to a reaction.

Prevention is key! If your child has a potentially life-threatening allergy, please contact the school nurse before the start of the school year so that safety measures are in place when your child arrives on the first day of school. Have your child’s healthcare provider complete an emergency action plan and provide emergency medications as outlined in the school medication policy. Communication with teachers, coaches, and the school nurse is an integral part of prevention and is welcomed.

Parents of elementary students are asked to provide “safe snacks” to have on hand. Unlabeled food brought into the classroom to be shared at parties should not, as a general rule, be eaten by a child with food allergies. You may also wish to complete a Diet Modification Request Form. This form is particularly helpful for students with dairy allergies who may be allowed to eat some dairy foods but not others. Turn the completed form into the nurse or child’s teacher.

Please inform your child’s teacher and contact the school nurse at (336) 884-3333.

Each student is covered under a Student Accident Insurance Plan for injuries during school activities. This secondary policy may cover out-of-pocket expenses after your primary insurance claim has been filed. After collecting all statements and receipts, please contact Tom Eller at teller@wcatrojans.org.