All students will be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Health Procedures – Nursing Department

Registered Nurses with the Rapid City Area Schools provide services throughout the district.  Nursing services may include:

• Development of individualized health care plans to meet the needs of students with health concerns and daily medication administration.

• Coordination of health screenings. Screenings may include but not limited to vision, dental, height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure.

• Presentation of health topics and education to the students and staff

• Assessment and monitoring of communicable diseases.

• Enforcement of the state law and district policies regarding student’s immunizations.

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