SCHOOL NURSE

serin, becky

CONTACT INFORMATION

Becky Serin, RN
School Nurse
517-436-9454 Elem / 517-436-9537 JH/HS
becky.serin@sc-aggies.us

Hello Sand Creek!

My name is Becky Serin and I am the school nurse for the district! I’ve been here for a little over a year but wanted to re-introduce myself. I have been a Registered Nurse for over 15 years and in the medical field for over 25.  My husband and I have been married for 26 years and we have 4 children who all have attended Sand Creek. Tylor is 25 and almost done with electrician school, Megan is 23 and graduated from Siena Heights University and now is going back to become an art teacher. Madison is 20 and also wants to be a teacher. She is attending Adrian College to become a PE/Health teacher. Brody is a Senior this year at Sand Creek and just finished his last football season. Many of you know me or have seen me taking pictures of different events for many years. I am also in charge of the HS Spirit Club called the MOOcrew.

I am fortunate to have office hours in both buildings which I am very grateful for. I’m at the High School from 8:00-11:30am and in the elementary school from 12:00-2:30pm. If you have an elementary student, you may at times have seen a “Nurse Note” in your student’s backpack or I have reached out to you regarding your student.  I believe communication is very important between the nurse and parent(s). I hope this brings you peace of mind knowing your child was well cared for at our school. 

If you need anything, please feel free to call or email me anytime.  I am here for you and your student.

I am so excited to be here, in the district that has had my heart for many years. Go Aggies!

Nurse Becky

WHAT'S GOING AROUND?

What's going around this week?

UPSET STOMACH

VOMITING

DIARRHEA

FEVER

MEDICATION POLICY

If your student needs to receive medication during the school day, a Medication Authorization Form must be on file for your student. This is located under forms. This is not the same as the emergency contact sheet or health information form.

School personnel, including the school nurse, can only dispense medication to students who have a completed Medication Authorization form on file.

This is required for ALL prescription and over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Tums, cough drops, etc.

This form must be returned to the school nurse prior to any medication being administered at school.

Forms are available in each of the offices or can be downloaded under the forms section.

WHEN TO KEEP YOUR STUDENT HOME

Your child should remain at home and please contact your child’s healthcare provider if your child is having any of the illness symptoms below or any other concerning symptoms:

● Fever: A child with a temperature of 100°F or greater. The child should not return until 24 hours of no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications.

● Illness symptoms: symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea or any behavior changes. Note: influenza (seasonal flu) and COVID-19 cases are rising in the community.

● Diarrhea: A child has two loose or watery stools within 24 hours. The child should have no loose stools for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Diarrhea may be caused by antibiotics or new foods a child has eaten.

● Vomiting: A child that has vomited two or more times within 24 hours. The child should have no vomiting episodes for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious.

● Abdominal pain: A child with abdominal pain that continues for more than two hours, or intermittent pain associated with fever or other symptoms.

● Rash: A child with a rash AND has a fever or other illness or changes in behavior. Exclude until the rash subsides or until a healthcare provider has determined it is not infectious. Note: Rapidly spreading bruising or small blood spots under the skin need immediate medical attention.

● Skin sores: A child with weeping sores on an exposed area.

● Certain communicable diseases: Children and staff diagnosed with certain communicable diseases, including COVID-19, will need to be excluded as indicated by the healthcare provider or the health department.

PREVENTION MEASURES

Prevention Measures: Teach your family how to lower their risk of getting and spreading illnesses by:

● Washing their hands often with soap and running warm water for at least 20 seconds. That is the same amount of time as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Make sure to also clean under the fingernails.

● If a sink or hand washing station is not available, use hand sanitizer properly. Gels, rubs, and hand wipes work well against most germs if they contain at least 60% alcohol. Throw wipes in the trash after use.

● Cough or sneeze into a tissue if possible, or their upper shirt sleeve or elbow—not onto their hands!

● Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth. That’s how many types of germs enter the body and also how germs can be spread.

● Avoid close contact with others, such as kissing, shaking hands, and sharing cups and eating utensils.

● Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and mobile devices.

EXCLUSION TIMES FOR THE COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESS

-PER LENAWEE COUTNY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-
YOUR FAMILY MEDICAL PROVIDER MAY STATE DIFFERENTLY

Disease

Exclusions (Unless healthcare provider says different

Chicken pox (Varicella)

Until lesions crusted and no new lesions for 24hr (for non-crusting lesions until lesions are fading and no new lesions appear)

Common Cold, Croup

Exclude until 24hr with no fever AND symptoms improving

Covid-19

Exclude until 24hr with no fever (without fever-reducing medication) AND cough/symptoms have improved AND 5 days since onset (or positive test if no symptoms); mask use recommended for days 6-10

Diarrheal Illness, no specific diagnosis

Exclude until diarrhea has ceased for 24hr or until medically cleared.

Fifth Disease

No exclusion if rash is diagnosed as Fifth disease by a healthcare provider

Hand Foot Mouth Disease

If secretions from blister can be contained, no exclusion needed

Head Lice

Student with live lice may stay in school until end of day; immediate treatment at home is advised

Impetigo

Treatment may be delayed until end of the day; if treatment started before next day's return, no exclusion necessary, cover lesions

Influenza or influenza like illness

Exclude until 24hrs with no fever (without fever reducing medication) and cough/symptoms have improved.

Mononucleosis

Exclude until able to tolerate school activities; exclude from contact sports until recovered or cleared by a healthcare professional

MRSA

No exclusion if covered and drainage contained. No swim exclusion if covered by waterproof bandage

Norovirus (viral gastroenteritis)

Exclude until illness (vomiting and diarrhea) has ceased for at least 2 days; exclude from food handling for 3 days after recovery.

Pink Eye

Exclude only if diagnosed by a healthcare provider with herpes simplex conjunctivitis and eye is watering; exclusion also may be necessary if 2 or more associated children have watery , red eyes, contact LCH if questions

Ring worm

Treatment may be delayed until end of the day; if treatment started before next days return; no exclusion necessary; exclude from contact sports and swimming until start of treatment.

Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever

Exclude 12 hours after start of antimicrobial therapy or follow healthcare provider directions

Vomiting illness, no specific diagnoses

Exclude until 24hrs after last episode

Whooping Cough ( Pertussis)

Exclude until 5 days after proper antibiotics treatment or until 21 days after onset if not treated