Nurse's Notes

Nurse

Nurse Lancaster

(832) 223-1706

 

My name is BreeAnn Lancaster and I am excited to be your new Hutchison Elementary school nurse! I was previously in Austin ISD as a school nurse and before that I worked in the Neonatal ICU for three years. I graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and received my Bachelor of Science in nursing from UTHealth School of Nursing.  

My job at Hutchison is to make sure that all our students and staff are safe and healthy while on campus. A healthy body and mind cultivate an effective learning environment. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone this school year! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s health! 

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Helpful Information

If your child is sick:

Children must be free of fever (less than 100.0 degrees) for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (such as Tylenol or Advil / Motrin) before returning to school. Children must be free of diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school and need to be eating and drinking without any problem. If a child vomits two or more times within 24 hours, they will need to stay home for at least 24 hours to ensure they are not contagious.

Please call the school nurse if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition such as pink eye, strep throat, chicken pox, head lice, impetigo, ringworm, flu or has vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Medication:

Children are not permitted to carry medication including cough drops. ALL MEDICATION must be administered from the clinic. Over the counter medication for less than 6 weeks must be accompanied by a note from the parent authorizing administration of the medication, reason and dose, time and amount. Parents must deliver the medication to the clinic and bring only the necessary amount for school. ALL medication must be in the original container. All prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy container with the child’s name, medication date and dosing instructions. A second bottle from the pharmacy can be requested from the pharmacy by the parent for the school clinic. Medications such as antibiotics for 3 times a day or every 8 hours are to be given at home. Just follow a before breakfast, after school and before bedtime schedule. Click here to download the Medication Administration Form.

*There are no "stock medications" in the clinic such as Tylenol, Motrin, Tums, etc. Medications can only be sent for the student by the parent or guardian.

Food Allergies:

Food allergies can be life threatening. The risk of accidental exposure to foods can be reduced in the school setting if schools work with students, parents, and physicians to minimize risks and provide a safe educational environment for food-allergic students. Provide written medical documentation, instructions, and medications as directed by a physician, using the Food Allergy Action Plan as a guide. Include a photo of the child on the written form.

Immunizations:

Texas Department of Health requires all school age children to be up to date on immunizations. Children are excluded from school until the required immunizations are obtained and a copy is given to the school nurse. Contact school nurse with questions.

Zika in Texas

Zika in Texas Information

Clothing

All PK, KG, and 1st grade students must have a change of clothing in their backpacks at all times. This is to avoid the nurse having to call you should your child need a change of clothes for a restroom accident or any other reason. 

Clinic Consent 

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