Albany Elementary School

School Nurse

The health and well-being of all our students at Albany Elementary is very important to us. Our school has a registered nurse, Mrs. Paula Richardson, in the building from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Health services provided include vision screenings, dispensing medication/treatments according to physicians’ orders, and maintaining immunization/health records. On a typical day, Mrs. Richardson cares for tummy aches, minor bumps, scrapes, and provides TLC.

Current immunization requirements under Indiana State Law are:

5 DTAP
4 POLIO
3 MMR
2 VARICELLA
3 HEP B
2 HEP A

A child is considered ill and should not be in school if any of the following conditions exist:

Temperature of 99.6 degrees or high (must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school)
Eyes are swollen, red and draining
Uncontrollable cough
Head colds of any consequence
Throat is sore or inflamed
Ears are draining
There is evidence of impetigo or persistent skin disorders
Undiagnosed rash
Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the last 24 hours

Parents are always welcome to call Mrs. Richardson with any questions or concerns.