Nursing
We want to ensure every student is safe and healthy while at school. To help us provide the best care, please inform the school health office each year of any health conditions, medications, or concerns we should be aware of. We also ask that you keep your emergency contact information up to date. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school community healthy!
Contact Us
Phone: 505-831-6993 Ext 3
Fax: 505-253-9541
Priscilla Chavez, BSN, RN, NCSN
505-831-6993 Ext 57042
Ivy Romero, MSN, RN
505-831-6993 Ext 57041
Medications at School
If your student needs to take medication or receive a procedure during school hours, a completed form signed by a physician is required each school year. Find the necessary forms in the link menu below.
Self-Carrying Medications
With a physician's approval, students may be allowed to self-carry and self-administer certain medications. A form is still required for all self-carried medications. Please be aware that students are not permitted to self-carry controlled substances, including most ADHD medications.
Important Medication Guidelines
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Prescription medications must include the original pharmacy label.
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Over-the-counter medications must be in a new, unopened bottle.
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The health office cannot accept expired medications.
End-of-Year Medication Pickup
Parents must pick up all non-emergency medications from the health office by the last day of school. Reminders will be sent home in mid-May. Medications left in the health office will be discarded.
Our School-Based Health Clinic
We are proud to partner with the New Mexico Department of Health and the UNM Health Sciences Center to offer a full range of confidential health services right here on campus. Our goal is to make healthcare convenient and accessible for all our students.
Services We Offer:
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Medical Care: Immunizations, well-child checkups, sports physicals, and more.
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Behavioral Health: Confidential support and counseling.
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Reproductive Health: A safe space for questions and care.
All of these services are available to students regardless of their ability to pay.
To learn more or schedule a confidential appointment, please contact the clinic directly at 505-253-9510.
