School Nursing

Who is your school nurse?
Supervisor- Margie Golden, 801-851-7015

Utah County School District Websites

School Health Services

Scoliosis Screening- 7th and 8th grades with parental permission. Positive findings are referred to parent and physician for follow up.

Vision Screening- K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th or 8th grades, and all special education classes. Referrals to parents and eye specialists.

Maturation Teaching- 5th and 6th grades.

Care Plans- Developed with parent and physician input for students with special health needs. Nurses train school staff to safely care for students during school hours.

Medication Management- Medication can be given during school when necessary and district policy is followed- doctor authorization forms are available at each school.

Staff Wellness- Includes blood pressure checks, teaching on OSHA blood-bourne pathogens in the school setting, and other topics.

Immunization- Information on requirements, state clinics, etc.

Communicable Diseases

Lice Screening- As needed.

Hygiene Teaching- As requested by teachers.

Health Resource Referrals