My name is Becky Fuller and I am the School Nurse Consultant at Legend. I have been a school nurse for over 10 years now.
School Nursing is a specialized practice of nursing that protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School Nurse Consultants bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to provide the support that allows students and communities to develop to their fullest potential (National Association of School Nurses, 2017). School Nurse Consultants also provide direct services as needed by training and delegating to personnel working with students identified as having complex medical needs and response to an emergency.
Legend is my primary school and my office is located in the front office to the right of the health room. If you have any health-related concerns or questions about your student, please contact me at 303-387-4538 or [email protected].
Health Room
The health room is located in the front office. Students are allowed to visit the health room for illness, injury, and/or health support they may need. Legend also has District Health Assistants that are trained in Basic First Aid/CPR and receive specific training and delegation from the School Nurse. Please see DCSD's Nursing Services Site for more information about the School Nurse Consultant role and the health room.
Vaccination Requirements
Colorado law requires students attending Colorado schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed. For more information about vaccine requirements, resources and exemptions, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environments School Immunization Page.
Immunization Exemptions
Immunization exemptions are required to be renewed annually. For the 2022-2023 school year, there will be two ways to submit a non-medical exemption. Please visit the CDPHE vaccine exemptions webpage for more exemption information and requirements.
Health Attendance Guidelines
If you have any concerns about your student’s attendance due to health please refer to the District's Guidelines for Determining Student Attendance. As always, if you have any questions or concerns in regards to your student’s health and attending school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The Legend High School Attendance Line is 303-387-4502.
Medication Policy for High School Students
High school students may carry a one-day supply of prescription and/or over-the-counter medication in its original container without a “permission to carry medication” form on file. Please see the district medication policy for more information. If your student will have medications in the Health Room, the District Provider Authorization Form must be completed. This is required for all emergency, daily, and over-the-counter medications kept in the health room. We DO NOT have any medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or Benadryl available for students at school.
Concussions
At Legend, we have a TBI/Concussion team consisting of myself, Dr. Christopher Saiz, School Psychologist, and Ashleigh Hilligas, Athletic Trainer. A concussion may affect a student’s ability to learn. Because every brain and every student is different, every concussion is different. Recovery time will be unique to each student, requiring an individualized approach to determine when it is appropriate to begin to return to athletic activity and full academics. Therefore, it is essential to have a concussion adjustment plan in place to help concussed students heal while continuing their education. Together, the concussion team will work to provide students support and guidance.
Concussion Information & Resources