HEALTH SERVICES
DENISE LONDONO, RN, CSN, PHONE: 201-862-6021, FAX: 201-862-6118 OR 201-833-9103
Although parents hold the main responsibility for the health of their children, the primary mission of the Englewood Public School Nurse is to promote and enhance the educational process for children and youth by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status. The nurse is located within the school to promote wellness and disease prevention by early identification of health problems that might interfere in the educational process. As provided in the school setting, health services include identification of health problems, preventative health, which includes education, health maintenance, health screening, necessary therapeutic intervention, and first aid. Through nursing assessments and screening programs, school nurses will prevent or identify student health problems and intervene to promote the well being and academic success of all students. School nurses will assist parents and students in the management of health needs and the coordination of care in the home, school, and community.
“YOU CAN’T EDUCATE A CHILD WHO ISN’T HEALTHY AND YOU CAN’T KEEP A CHILD HEALTHY WHO ISN’T EDUCATED.”
DR. JOCELYN ELDERS
15TH SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES