Nursing

Health Office General Guidelines

New Mexico law requires all students be currently immunized or in the process before entrance into school and proof will be required at registration.

The school nurse should be informed about any health concern, medical diagnosis or medications a student is taking. Any student who is ill or injured is to be seen in the health office and the nurse or health assistant will coordinate with the parent to determine whether or not the student needs to go home. Students will only be released to a person listed on their emergency card and must be signed out at the front desk.

Prescription and over the counter medications can be stored in the health office, both require forms signed by a parent and the student's physician. Medication forms can be obtained in the health office at the school or online at the district Medication Policy page. Fax completed forms to (505) 291-6836.