I have been a registered nurse (RN) for over 17 years, with the last 3 years spent specializing in school health. 
I am a Paul VI graduate, received my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from George Mason University, and am pursuing my national certification in school nursing. My nursing style is rooted in common sense, clear communication, and a logical approach, all guided by my Catholic faith, which influences every decision 
I make with compassion and purpose. 
I have 4 children who attend St. Francis of Assisi School, 3 crazy dogs at home, and have been happily married to my high school sweetheart and Marine for over 15 years. My family has recently moved back to the northern Virginia area from California, and it feels good to be home! 

"Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy."

Welcome to the St Francis of Assisi Catholic School Health Clinic! My name is Morgan Healy and I’m here to partner with families, teachers, and students to create a safe and healthy school environment. Decreasing student absenteeism and maintaining the health and safety of students and staff are my top priorities as St. Francis of Assisi's School Nurse. My purpose is to ensure our students' physical and emotional well-being, helping them stay healthy, engaged, and ready to learn and grow. Together, we can help every student thrive!

• Daily Care: Support for minor injuries and illnesses during the school day.
• Emergency Care: Provide life saving medical care in emergency situations.
• Health Screenings: Vision, hearing, and other routine health checks.
• Medication Administration: Safe storage and administration of prescribed medications.
• Acute Condition Management: Create safety plans for short term injuries/illnesses (broken bones, post-operative recoveries, etc)
• Chronic Condition Management: Assistance for students managing conditions like asthma, diabetes, or food allergies.
• Health Education: Resources and guidance on staying healthy and safe for students and staff.
• Staff Training: Prepare, educate, and train all staff members on emergency life saving skills such as CPR, Narcan use, Epi-pen administration, etc.
  

• Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form
  - Required for all PreK, Kindergarten, and any new students to St Francis of Assisi
  - Part III requires an evaluation by a Licensed Health Practitioner within 12 months of student's first day of school

• Confidential Health History Update
  - Required each year by the Diocese of Arlington for ALL (returning and new) students attending St Francis of Assisi

• Medication Authorization for Prescribed medications at school
  - Must be filled out by Licensed Healthcare Prescriber
  - Required for any prescribed medications to be administered at school EXCEPT for rescue medications (EpiPens, Inhalers, etc). See "Action Plans" for rescue medication authorizations.

• Medication Authorization for Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications at school
  - Can be filled out by a parent/guardian
  - Parent/guardian must provide a supply of the OTC medication requested to be administered at school that will remain in the health office for the duration of the school year. 
  - Any OTC medications given longer than 4 consecutive days requires a licensed healthcare prescriber's approval. Please have your provider complete a "Medication Authorization for Prescribed Medicines" form (see above).
  - Examples of common OTC accepted for school administration: cough drops, pain relief (Tylenol/Advil/Midol), non-drowsy cough medicine

Please be advised that any student with a chronic condition/illness requiring the potential use of rescue medication during the school day MUST have a completed appropriate action plan signed by a licensed healthcare provider AND provide an unexpired supply of their prescribed rescue medication (EpiPen, Inhaler) to the school nurse prior to attending class on their first day of school. In order to ensure the safety of your student during the school day, there are NO EXCEPTIONS and your student will not be allowed to attend school until a completed action plan and rescue medication are received by the school nurse.

• Asthma Action Plan
  

• Diabetes: 
      - Diocese of Arlington Diabetes Action Plan & Indemnification
      - Virginia Diabetes Medical Management Plan
         (Both forms are required and must be completed by a Licensed Healthcare  
          Provider)

• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Action Plan 

• Seizure Action Plan 

Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for school policies on absences, circumstances requiring doctor's notes, and other health-related information. 
- PreK Parent and Student Handbook
- Elementary / Middle School Parent & Student Handbook

Parents Corner:
CDC Guidance on When to Stay Home When Ill and When to Return to School: 
When Students or Staff are Sick | CDC

Prince William Health Department
Virginia Health Department
Eating Disorders
CDC Children's Mental Health
CDC Sleep Hygiene in Children