Nurse

Hello Ridge families!

My name is Lorry Hager, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Ridge community as your school nurse. I grew up in St Mary’s County and graduated from CSM as a Registered Nurse 13 years ago. My background is 10 years of emergency department nursing and a SMCPS substitute school nurse for the past two years. As I venture into working with Ridge Elementary, I am truly looking forward to getting to know every student and their family. I am committed to supporting your child’s medical needs.
I’m so excited to begin this journey with you and to be a part of your child’s support team here at Ridge.
Lorry Hager, BSN, RN

Forms & Documents

Immunization & Medical forms can be found here.If you have questions related to immunizations or specific medical forms your child please contact the school nurse.

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School Physical

Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Immunization Requirements

The School Nurse reviews immunization records to ensure compliance with Maryland Immunization Laws. Please refer to the immunization section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information about immunizations. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Lead Form

Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Medication Administration

Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:

IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.

Chronic Health Condition Forms

If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.

Student Wellness

Keeping Your Student Well

Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease. Twenty seconds of soap and water scrubbing before meals and after bathroom breaks is a great way to start this healthy habit. Encourage this practice at home.
Ensure adequate exercise and rest periods.
Provide proper nutrition, including a good breakfast.
Encourage good daily hygiene, including brushing teeth.
Review the rules of safe play.

Report illnesses to the nurse or office, taking the proper measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses is vital to keeping schools and students healthy.
Alert your child’s teacher and the school nurse of any health conditions that may impact your child’s learning, daily activities, or safety at school. Medical documentation of conditions is encouraged and sometimes required.
Inform the nurse of any health-related procedures or changes in your child’s medication.
Update the school with any change in phone number(s) and emergency contact(s), so the nurse can reach you when needed.

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