Nurse

Health Services

"Children should be healthy to learn and learn to be healthy." American Nurses Association Position Statement on School Nursing

School Nurse:

Mary Lou Lawton, RN, BSN, MA
336-884-3333, ext. 255 E-mail: mlawton@wesed.org

 

Role

The school nurse's role is to promote a healthy and safe environment for children, students and staff at Wesleyan Education Center.

Location/Hours

The school nurse's office is located in in the first room on the right as you enter the elementary hall. It is by the Elementary Hall of Fame. The school nurse is available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when the academy is in session.

Services provided to Wesleyan  Christian Childcare

• consultation and first-aid care for Childcare children and staff
• health-related staff training
• wellness education

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Immunization requirements for Wesleyan Childcare Center  

 http://www.immunizenc.com/ChildCares.htm#reqmts

2) My child has a fever. When can he or she return to childcare?

Children should be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to childcare.

3) What illnesses keep my child from attending childcare?

 A chart of illnesses/conditions and symptoms and whether your child must be excluded from childcare is found by clicking here.

4) My child needs to take medication during childcare hours. How can he/she do this?

Please see the Health Form links for information.

5.  My child has a newly diagnosed health issue.  Who should I inform?

Please inform your child's teacher.  It is important for your child's health data to be current for your child's safety and health.