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School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing. School Nurses focus on advancing the health and wellness of the students to enhance academic achievement. School nurses promote normal growth and development, health, and safety. The school nurses intervenes with actual or potential health problems, develop a plan of care, and promote a safe environment where children can learn to the best of the student's ability. School nurses collaborate with other members of school team and partner with the community, families, students, and other members of health care to advocate for student health.
National School Nurses Association
Mrs. Jenny Adkins, BSN, RN
Office Phone: (260) 665-2854 ext. 1215
Central Office
400 S. Martha St.
Angola, IN 46703
1) Required health paperwork: annual Health Assessment Record and CHIRP permission are available in the main office of every building
Español forms available upon request
• Annual health updates are included in back to school paperwork for every returning student.
• All new and re-enrolling students are required to have both forms, the annual health update and CHIRP permission form.
2) Immunization Requirements for 2019-2020 school year (links below)
Vaccines 2020-2021 School Year
Vaccines 2020-2021 School Year - Spanish
Local immunization resources:
- Family doctor or assigned physician through Hoosier Healthwise
- Steuben County Health Department
- By appointment only 260-668-1000 ext. 1500
- additional services available
- Urgent Care of Cameron Memorial Community Hospital
- by appointment only
- additional services available
