Effective August 2024. Over-the-counter medication (including Ibuprofen or acetaminophen, oral or topical allergy medication, cough suppressant) needs a physician signature and a parent/guardian signature to be administered by a nurse. Any Over-the-counter medications brought in with a parent signature, but without a physician’s signature, will be administered by a trained campus staff member delegated by the campus principal.
*The Round Rock ISD Health Services Department is aligning with best practices according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing. According to these regulations, nurses do not take original orders from patients, including their parents or other responsible persons, for the administration of medications in Texas.
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The Round Rock ISD Guest Educator Office is currently accepting new applications for guest nurses (RN) and licensed vocational nurses (LVN) who possess a valid Texas nursing license and CPR certification. The daily rate for guest registered nurses (RN) is $296 per day.
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*In January 2024, the Round Rock ISD School Board adopted Texas Association of School Board (TASB) changes to local policy which restricts public school districts from purchasing or providing over-the-counter medications for students. And pending Board Policy FFAC (Local) approval the Health Services Department is aligning with best practices according to the Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing which state, “Nurses do not take original orders from patients, including their parents or other responsible persons, for the administration of medications in Texas.”