School Nurse
Nurse Carroll at Newmark
Newmark has a full-time school nurse with years of experience caring for school aged children. As a highly valuable member of the team, the school nurse manages the general health of students, distributes medications and advises on the best practices for good hygiene and healthy nutrition.
In addition to managing daily First Aid, monitoring of student's chronic health needs and dispersing of medication at Newmark, the school nurse is also responsible for the general health and safety of students and staff. She oversees the school-wide prevention of communicable disease programs, and has been instrumental in the daily COVID-19 screening at Newmark, including student temperature checks and providing timely CDC updates as part of ongoing parent communication.
Note: All medical forms or other forms can be submitted to the Main Office
Specific Medical or Health Related Questions:
Contact: Nurse Carroll at 908-753-0330 or ecarroll@newmarkeducation.com
2022-23 medical Forms - AS needed
- Medication Release Form
- Outside Provider Form (as needed)
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
- EPI Pen Release
- Asthma Treatment Plan
- Seizure Action Plan
2022-23 PHYSICAL Forms
Note: The school nurse will contact you if you need to complete these forms for your child.
Additional Medical Form Deadlines
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If your child is attending ESY - Due: ASAP (Prior to July 6, 2022)
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If your child is returning in September - Due: By Friday, August 26, 2022
Role of School Nurse
Conducting Health Assessments and Screenings:
- Prepare sports pre-participation history and physical exam
- Assess and evaluate students daily medical needs
- Monitor head injury and student athletes
Meeting the Needs of Students with Chronic Health Conditions:
- Medication Administration at school
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Diabetes
- Lyme Disease
- Chronic health conditions impacting learning – ADHD, Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.
Documenting Care and Services:
- Mandated school health records
- Student health records
- Individualized Healthcare Plans
Addressing Communicable Diseases in School Setting:
- The prevention, control and management of Communicable Diseases
- Immunizations
Keeping Safe
According to the CDC, the best protection against viral transmission is frequent handwashing.
Recommended Hygiene Practices - To minimize the spread of respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronavirus, the CDC recommends the following:
- Students who are ill with respiratory symptoms, flu-like illness, or diarrhea/vomiting should stay home for 24 hours fever free or without diarrhea/vomiting. Please report your child’s absence and such symptoms to our School Nurse and contact your child’s primary health care provider.
- Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and warm water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
School Nurse At Newmark
- Supporting Students with Special Needs
Mask Wearing
We will require all staff and students to wear a mask when entering building and in common areas. Masks can be removed only when outdoors and all physical distancing is in place.