Nurse & Wellness
Supporting Healthy, Ready-to-Learn Students
At Murphy Elementary School District, your child’s health, safety, and well-being come first. Our on-campus health teams are here every school day to support students so they can focus on learning, growing, and thriving.
Each school has a dedicated health office staffed by either a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or a highly-trained health technician. Whether it is a scraped knee, a daily medication, or extra support for ongoing health needs, we make sure our students are healthy and ready to learn!
Immunizations
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The laws and rules governing school immunization requirements are Arizona Revised Statutes §15-871-874; and Arizona Administrative Code, R9-6-701–708. Students must have proof of all required immunizations in order to attend school. Parental recall or verbal history of any disease is not accepted; therefore students who are not vaccinated must submit an ADHS medical exemption form. Vaccines must follow minimum intervals and ages to be valid. Arizona law allows K-12 immunization exemptions for medical reasons, lab evidence of immunity, and personal beliefs. Arizona State law now requires all students, 11 years of age to have their:
School immunization requirements School Immunization Requirements - Spanish
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Contact Us
Staci Chambers
Registered Nurse (RN)
Jack L. Kuban Elementary School
(602) 353-5442
Valerie Orozco
Medical Assistant
William R. Sullivan Elementary School
(602) 353-5227
Student Wellness
Pediculosis (Head Lice):
Students with pediculosis shall be excluded from school until treated and there is no live lice. Students will be checked by nurse staff before returning to class. Student are checked for head lice periodically throughout school year.
Prescription Medication:
All prescription medication for students MUST be provided by the parent in the original package, a written order from the physician stating the name of the medicine, the dosage, and the time it is to be given, and a SIGNED district form. School nurses can provide limited OTC (Over the Counter) medications with consent on the student's Emergency Card. All emergency medication will be stored in the nurses office but follow the student when traveling on field trips, staff will be trained annually on medication procedures.
Health Screening
Students are screened throughout the year according to state guidelines. Students are screened in vision and hearing. Referrals will be sent home to parents for students who may need further evaluation by a physician. If you have concerns or health information regarding your student, please contact the nurse at their school.