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School nurses tell board health office has seen more than 5,000 student visits this year
Summary
The Flambeau School District health office reported more than 5,000 student visits this school year during an April 30 presentation to the board, with staff arguing for the benefits of an on-site nurse and health aide for daily student care.
Juanita Olsen, School Nurse, and Alyssa Carillon, Health Aide, told the Flambeau School Board on April 30 that the health office has seen over 5,000 students so far this school year, a figure they presented to illustrate the workload and benefits of on-site nursing support.
Olsen and Carillon summarized typical daily care and said an on-site nurse improves continuity of care for chronic conditions, supports medication administration and reduces classroom disruptions. Interim District Administrator Sheri Kopka introduced the presentation and invited questions from the board. The board did not take formal action on the presentation but heard the staff's workload data and rationale for maintaining nursing coverage.
