Mrs. Dawn Gerbino RN, BSN, CSN

email: dgerbino@nutleyschools.org

phone: (973)661-8821

Some of my clinical duties as a school nurse are administering medications daily and as needed, providing first aid, monitoring students' health throughout the year, performing health screenings  for vision, hearing, height, weight and scoliosis, as well as generate and monitor  individual child health records and needs during the school year. I  provide health-related training to our staff and educate the children on dental care, hand washing, body safety and growth and puberty for our older students. I assist parents by referring students to healthcare providers or resources as needed.

About me and my nursing career: I have been a nurse for almost 35 years and have worked as a certified school nurse for 20 of those years encompassing grade levels from preschool through high school. My experience in nursing includes OB/GYN hospital nursing at Saint Barnabas Medical center where I helped deliver many children , Occupational and community health In the Federal Building in Newark NJ, patient educator for Matria infusion home care, Maternal-fetal medicine nursing and hospital perinatal nursing coordination.  I have also worked with summer camp and special needs ESY positions.  

I am a licensed professional Registered Nurse with a  Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, and a School Nurse Certification.  My family resides in Nutley and my two sons are alumni of Radcliffe school and graduated from the Nutley school system.  I am thankful for the opportunity to care for the children of Nutley school District  and I will utilize my extensive experience to maintain their health and wellness throughout their years here at Radcliffe school.

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Links for Medical forms:

Asthma Treatment Plan

Food Allergy Plan

Seizure Action Plan

Medication Administration form

Physical Form

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October News - HALLOWEEN IS COMING 

Healthy and Safe Snack List 

Nutley schools are committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. Due to the increase in food allergies, childhood obesity and Type l Diabetes we ask that you please abide by the following guidelines which offers health conscience options and protects our students with food allergies.

All treats/snacks must be STORE BOUGHT and brought to school in the ORIGINAL PACKAGING. The ingredients must be listed on the package. Treats/snacks containing peanuts, tree nuts, or nut products MAY NOT be sent to school.  Before you bring a treat/snack to school please consult your child’s teacher or school nurse for any specific restrictions.   Ingredients of packaged goods change frequently, therefore to find an acceptable peanut free/tree nut/sesame free brand please read ingredients before purchase or refer to snacksafely.com before purchasing a class snack. 

Please refer to the list below for some acceptable snack options:  Always read ingredient labels prior to purchase.

·       Goldfish baked (original)

·       Mini Muffins (store packaged) labeled made in a peanut/nut free facility

·       Popcorn (also gluten free)

·       Pretzels

·       Fruits and Vegetables – (ex. apple slices, applesauce, baby carrots, orange slices, berries, fruit pouches)*

·       Yogurt

·       Cheese Cubes, String Cheese

·       Water only

NO HOMEMADE/ HOME BAKED ITEMS

*Please call or email your child’s teacher or school nurse to ask about any fruit or vegetable restrictions.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.

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NJ FAMILY CARE -  Insurance for children and families - https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/whatisit.aspx

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• When to keep your child home
• Fever 100.4 degrees or higher
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea 
• A difficult night (ex. if your child was up throughout the night w/ a cough)
• Listlessness, lethargy “not themself”
• Change in or No appetite
• Sore throat with white or red spots
• Pink eye/ discharge, sticky or crusty upon waking
• Ear pain, or drainage from the ear

Plan Ahead:   have a trustworthy individual available to care for your child when sick or to pick up your child if they become ill/injured during school hours.

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Illness/Injury during school hours:  

• Superficial abrasions/injuries will be treated, cleaned, and bandaged. Ice packs will be applied if needed.  
• Temperatures of 100.4 degrees or higher, children will be sent home immediately. Fever signifies a possible bacterial infection or a viral illness which may be contagious.
• Children with symptoms of a communicable disease will be sent home from school at the discretion of the school nurse. 
• If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness, such as flu, strep throat, viral diseases, please notify the school nurse.
• Please keep students home from school until they remain fever-free (below 100.4 degrees) for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication   (Tylenol, Ibuprofen).