School Nurse

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy's School Nurse is on site every school day, with a Philadelphia School District nurse assigned on a part-time basis as a supplement.  There are Nurses Offices located on the Norwood and the Fontbonne campuses for the student's convenience.

Specifically our school nurse:

• Serves as Resource
  • acts as a resource for faculty, parents and students
  • serves as the child's advocate
  • serves as a liaison with parents, physicians, community agencies and support groups to provide medical care and assistance to families and students in need
• Addresses Acute Situations
  • provides specialized health care and services
  • responds to urgent and emergency incidents
  • administers medications
• Conducts Screenings
  • conducts health screenings
  • assesses and evaluates individual growth and development
  • identifies and refers possible pediatric and adolescent health problems for early diagnosis and treatment
• Monitors Students
  • monitors student´s immunizations
  • provides individual health counseling to service emotional and physical health needs
  • evaluates and monitors communicable diseases and implements strategies to prevent the spread of disease in the school
• Promotes Wellness
  • provides educational and promotional activities for the future healthy lifestyles of our students