Nurse

Your School Nurse – Here for Your Child’s Health and Well-Being

At White Marsh Elementary, your school nurse is a trusted partner in supporting student health and success. Nurse Parrish provides health education, conducts screenings for medical conditions, and helps connect families with valuable community resources.

You are welcome to reach out to Nurse Parrish during regular school hours by phone or via email at alparrish@smcps.org with any questions or concerns about your child’s health.

White Marsh Elementary is proud to have a full-time registered nurse dedicated to keeping our Bears healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Nurse Parrish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and brings experience in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and case management to her role.

She is an active member of the National Association of School Nurses, the American Nurses Association, and the Maryland Association of School Nurses. Nurse Parrish is excited to begin another wonderful year partnering with you to support your student’s health and learning.

Forms & Documents

Immunization & Medical forms can be found here.If you have questions related to immunizations or specific medical forms your child please contact the school nurse.

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School Physical

Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Immunization Requirements

The School Nurse reviews immunization records to ensure compliance with Maryland Immunization Laws. Please refer to the immunization section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information about immunizations. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Lead Form

Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Medication Administration

Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:

IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.

Chronic Health Condition Forms

If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.

Student Wellness

Keeping Your Student Well

Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease. Twenty seconds of soap and water scrubbing before meals and after bathroom breaks is a great way to start this healthy habit. Encourage this practice at home.
Ensure adequate exercise and rest periods.
Provide proper nutrition, including a good breakfast.
Encourage good daily hygiene, including brushing teeth.
Review the rules of safe play.

Report illnesses to the nurse or office, taking the proper measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses is vital to keeping schools and students healthy.
Alert your child’s teacher and the school nurse of any health conditions that may impact your child’s learning, daily activities, or safety at school. Medical documentation of conditions is encouraged and sometimes required.
Inform the nurse of any health-related procedures or changes in your child’s medication.
Update the school with any change in phone number(s) and emergency contact(s), so the nurse can reach you when needed.

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