Nurse's Corner  

Hello, my name is Denise Hallem and I've been the school nurse at Victory since 2013.  I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.  My family moved to Virginia for my husband's career in the Marine Corps.  We have been here 23 years now.  I have 3 sons, 1 daughter and 3 dogs.  I love reading, running and all sports.  Especially ones I can do with my children.  I am an AHA CPR instructor with PWCS.  I belong to the Virginia Association of School Nurses as well as National Association of School Nurses.  I'm also a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps. I look forward to promoting the health and well being of all students and staff at Victory ES. 

Keep Your Child Home When?   PWCS Reg  758-1

Reasons for which a child may be sent home from school or for a parent to keep the child home from school.

1. Fever of 100ºF and over – exclude until student has been fever-free for at least 24 hours.
2. Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infections, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections and must be treated with medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school. Please do not allow affected students back before this time so that other students are not infected unnecessarily.
3. Rash of unknown origin (especially if accompanied by a fever).
4. Head injury.
5. Severe coughing or difficulty breathing.
6. Colds – a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home.
7. Diarrhea or vomiting – exclude until student has been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
8. Stiff neck associated with a fever and/or a recent injury.
9. Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school.