Health Services

Jessica Duncan
Executive Director, Student Services

Wildaliz Colon
Director, Health Services 

Debbie Allington
Executive Assistant, Student and Health Services 

Phone: 239-337-8245
Fax: 239-335-1518

 

School Health Services

School health services are provided to all Pre-K through 12th-grade students. These services help ensure that students are healthy and prepared to learn. Health services are provided in accordance with the School Health Services Plan, as outlined in section 381.0056 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 64-F of the Florida Administrative Code. The plan is developed jointly by the School District of Lee County, the Department of Health (DOH), the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), and public/private partners.

The school health team comprises registered school nurses, licensed practical nurses, and clinic assistants. The school health team, which the registered school nurse leads, provides the following services but are not limited to nursing assessments (RN), health evaluation (LPN/clinic assistant), medication administration, management of complex or chronic health conditions, review of records for immunization compliance, management of emergency health needs, health screening, health counseling, identifying medical needs, and coordinate referrals to health care providers. The school health team's primary goal is to promote health and wellness, keeping students in school and ready to learn. 

 

The Role of the Registered School Nurse

Registered school nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the wellness, academic success, and lifelong achievement of all students. School nurses, as leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. These professionals are members of the school-based intervention teams, providing health expertise, guidance, and support and serving as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and medical providers to advocate for healthcare and a healthy school environment. Registered school nurses delegate and provide guidance to clinic assistants, licensed practical nurses, and other trained staff that provide direct health services to students in the school setting.

 

Health Services Mission Statement

The school nurses of the School District of Lee County are essential members of the educational team. Our mission is to promote the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by encouraging wellness and health in a safe and friendly environment.