Nurse’s Page
Welcome to the School Nurse’s Page!
As a school nurse within the Archdiocese for over ten years, I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with parents to keep their children safe, happy, and healthy at school.
While I work full-time as a nurse practitioner specializing in oncologic care, my passion for pediatrics is evident while working with the student population at SPC on Fridays throughout the school year.
I hope this page serves as a helpful resource and communication platform for SPC parents.
Please never hesitate to contact me directly by email @[email protected].
Go Tigers,
Nurse Kari
Nurse Kari’s Health Notes
- Hand-Foot-Mouth DiseaseHand-Foot-Mouth disease is a common childhood illness which is caused by a virus. It typically affects children under the age of ten but older children and adults may also become infected. Initial symptoms of hand-foot-mouth disease include fever, poor appetite, general discomfort and often a sore throat. Approximately two days after onset of initial symptoms, painful… Read more: Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
- Pediculosis (head lice)The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes that head lice are not a health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene, and they are not responsible for the spread of any disease. While a nuisance, head lice are basically harmless. You can catch head lice if your touches the hair of someone who has them; but head lice do move slowly, and your hair… Read more: Pediculosis (head lice)