Nurse’s Station
About Me:
- Hello! My name is Morgan Heibel. I have been a Pediatric Nurse for 6 years! Prior to coming to Kirkbride School, I worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Nemours Children’s Hospital. The transition to nursing in a school setting has been so fun, and I love collaborating with students and families to improve overall health outcomes.
- My goal is to help students be as successful as possible. I work directly with students, family, and staff to navigate health concerns and barriers that could prevent students from reaching their full potential. I believe kids must be healthy to be educated, and educated to be healthy. In order to accomplish this, I integrate health education into all of my interactions with students.
- Please reach out with any questions/ concerns on Class Dojo or via email- mheibel@philasd.org
What I Do
- Sick visits and first aid
- Health emergency management
- Immunization monitoring and compliance
- Screening of vision, height, weight for all students
- Scoliosis screening for grades 6 and 7
- Hearing screening for grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 7
- Case management for students with health concerns
- Health education and counseling
- Referrals to community resources
When to Keep your Child Home
- Fever over 100 F
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Eye infections
- Strep throat
- Wheezing that does not clear with medication
- Coughing that does not stop
- If your child is awake all night with cold and cough symptoms
- Lethargy or feeling unwell
- Severe headache not relieved with medication
What We Need From Parents
- S865 24 25 SY completed for ALL STUDENTS yearly
- Physical-Examination Form and Dental Form Completed by Students in Grades K, 3 and 7, Plus All New Students
- Medication Form for ALL Students who require ANY medication during the school day
- Up-to-date immunization records:
- K – 6th Grade
- DTAP
- Polio
- Varicella
- MMR
- Hepatitis B
- 7th Grade
- MCV4
- TDAP
- K – 6th Grade
Refer to the Philadelphia School District Immunization Guidelines for assistance.