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FBISD School Health Services program is dedicated to creating a culture of wellness that supports student success.
A Registered Nurse is assigned to each elementary and middle school campus while a Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse are assigned to each high school campus. The school nurse assists students' physical, mental, and social growth by providing a health services program that assesses, evaluates, and improves the health of students and staff.
Please contact your school nurse regarding your student's health issues and concerns, hospitalizations and/or treatment changes.
Medication Policy (Beginning 2024-2025 School Year)
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Recent input from the Board of Nursing (BON) about school nurses administering medication based on parents’ written request can be summarized succinctly: “A parent’s request is not sufficient by itself for nurses to administer medication. This is true for all nurses in every setting.”
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR SCHOOL NURSES: Regardless of what is stated in their district’s Board Policy FFAC or the student handbook, a school nurse should have a signed order (from MD, DO, APRN, PA, dentist, or podiatrist) before administering any medication (prescription or OTC) to meet the standards of the Nursing Practice Act. This includes oral and topical medication (such as cortisone or other ‘itch’ creams, antibiotic ointment, orajel, cream or gel with lidocaine, sting relief pads, etc). Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action from the Board of Nursing.
We currently have standing orders for topical medications including, but not limited to, hydrocortisone cream, antibiotic ointment, Bactine, and salt for gargle/rinse. Please reach out to your campus nurse if you have any questions.
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Natalie Bostic BSN, RN
School Nurse
James Reese Career & Technical Center
12300 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(o) 281-327-7314
(f) 281-327-7302
natalie.bostic@fortbendisd.com