Health Services

Location: Room 113 located on the Preschool hall
Hours : Monday thru Friday 8:00AM – 2:30PM

Health Services Fax: 

423-892-2147

Anne Widener, RN BSN MBA: Director of Health Services & School Nurse
awidener@silverdaleba.org
423-892-2319 ex. 2260
Fax: 423-892-2147

Shelby Vandegriff: Nurse Assistant
svandegriff@silverdaleba.org
423-892-2319 ex. 2261
Fax: 423-892-2147

CPR Classes

Please click on the link below to sign up for a class. If you already are CPR certified, just email me a copy of your eCard or scan and email me a copy of your card if you haven't done so already; if I certified you, then I already have a copy of your card on file. 

CPR Schedule & Sign Up Here

Information on the CPR Class: Classes are 4 hours long. During the class, we will watch the American Heart Association training videos and practice with the manikins (adult, child, and infant). We will covering CPR on adults, children, and infants, as well as AED use and how to relieve choking. At the end of each session, you will complete a skills check off with me. All you bring with you to class is something to take notes on and a pen. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes because we will be practicing compressions and breathes with our manikins.  

Bloodborne Pathogen Class

This class is designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace. The course teaches staff how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material. This is a program for SBA Staff to complete at the beginning of each school year. 

IF you are paid via Paycom, you will automatically receive a link to take the course. Follow the prompts via Paycom.

IF you are not paid via Paycom, you will need to complete the virtual class. Please click on the link below to take the course virtually (~30 minute class) Bloodborne Pathogen Class (Virtual Class)

• Care Plan Forms:

  • Allergy Care Plan

  • Asthma Care Plan

  • Diabetes Care Plan

  • Seizure Care Plan

  • Other Care Plan

• Medication Authorization Form

• COVID Information

• Magnus Health 

• Teacher escorts the student to the nurse clinic for evaluation as needed. 

• If a student is unable to ambulate safely, please radio for a nurse on channel 2.

• For scrapes and small cuts, please feel free to utilize your bandaids and antibiotic ointment. If you need more, stop by our nurse clinic.

Call the nurse into the classroom when...

• • Head injury

  • Traumatic injury

  • Suspected broken bone

  • Vomiting

  • Fever (100.0 or greater)

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Severe allergic reaction

  • Seizure

Send student to the elementary receptionist's desk when...

• Minor symptoms (cough, congestion, tummy ache, nausea, sore throat, headache)

• Toothache

• Needs ice pack

• Body injury that leaves no marks and only ice pack is needed

• Nosebleeds (if can’t get them to stop then call nurse)

• Bug bites/stings

For scrapes and small cuts, please feel free to utilize your bandaids and antibiotic ointment. If you need more, stop by our nurse clinic at your convenience.

• Middle school and high school students can come to the nurse clinic as needed. 

• If a student is unable to ambulate safely, please radio for a nurse on channel 2.

In the event you have a student that went home ill and has returned the following day and you are concerned he/she returned too soon, please email nurse@silverdaleba.org. 

When a student goes home ill, the nurse  emails his/her parents “nurse’s notes” that includes when the student may return to campus if unable to return immediately (ie, 24 hours symptom free/fever free, clearance from doctor, etc.). 

• When to return to school after symptoms/illness

• Sick with COVID? Return to campus information for COVID.

If a student is unable to ambulate safely, please radio for a nurse on channel 2.

• Please wait 3 seconds before speaking on radio:

  • Give your name, exact location and what the situation is

    • I.e. This is Mrs. Smith in Room 555, I have a student who has collapsed

    • I.e. This is Mrs. Smith outside on the playground, I have a student with a possible broken arm

  • Do NOT ever give student’s name on radio