Health Services for Students

Poudre School District nurses and health technicians (pictured above) provide health services to students according to Colorado Department of Education guidelines and as directed by the PSD Board of Education. 

Health records are maintained by schools, kept in Synergy and the student's cumulative health folder. 

If your child has a health need that requires support during the school day or if you have questions or concerns, please contact your school’s nurse and health technician.
 

About School Nurses

In PSD, 19 school nurses serve all schools and programs in the district with each nurse serving two to seven schools. They support PSD families and staff by:

• Collaborating with students, parents, guardians, school staff, medical providers, and administration to provide optimum school health for every student.
• Training school staff (health technicians, teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches) with ongoing supervision on nursing procedures, administration of medications, emergency plans, etc.
• Teaching CPR/AED/First Aid, Narcan administration, use of Epi pens, and other classes to school staff.

Education: District nurses have a bachelor's degree in nursing. Many PSD nurses also have a masters degree.

More: National Association of School Nurses statement on student access to school nurses >>
 

About Health Technicians

Each school has a health tech who provides daily care for students that may include:

• Administration of medications
• Care for minor injuries and wounds
• Illness monitoring
• Communicating with parents, guardians and school nurses as necessary

School nurses delegate to health techs according to the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.

Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, two additional health tech on special assignment positions will assist with training, coaching, and collaboration with the PSD Integrated Services Department.