Health Services

A Message from Our District Nurses


Original Source, CDC at CDC.gov

Welcome to the RSU 25 School Health Services!

The school nurse is a registered professional nurse certified with the Maine Department of Education working in the school setting who strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children.

The major focus of school nursing services is to provide accessibility and support needed to reduce barriers, prevent illness, and improve learning for children with both acute and chronic illnesses. The school nurse works closely with principals and special education directors in schools to enhance understanding of illnesses and provide resources on ways to advocate, protect, and promote student health.

School Nurse Responsibilities:

https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/practice/position-statements/school-nursing.html

https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/safeschools/healthed/nurseresourcesSchool Nurse TLC Experts

 

Health Services follow specific guidelines related to reportable and/or communicable diseases. If the nurse determines that a student is unable to remain in school, a parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for dismissal. When a student returns to school after surgery, injury, or extended illness, a doctor's note is requested to indicate restrictions or nursing care needed. These are times when good communication with the school nurse can set the stage for assistance with questions, concerns, or referrals that may be beneficial for the student. Each school nurse has expertise in childhood diseases, growth and development, and school requirements that may be helpful.

As District Nurses we cover grades Pre K to 12.  Parents are encouraged to reach out to the district nurses to discuss their child’s health needs.

Best,

Jinger Pepin BSN, RN  

Lorraine Lugdon BSN, RN, ACM
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MEET YOUR SCHOOL NURSES

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Jinger Pepin, BSN, RN
Graduated from Husson University in May 2001.  She joined RSU 25 in January 2018. In her 19 years of clinical nursing she has had various experiences as a pediatric staff nurse, traveling nurse, pediatric case manager, school nurse, home health care nurse, and specialty nursing in the NICU/PICU.  She enjoys educating and has worked at Husson University as a clinical instructor, clinical coordinator, and for CHCS teaching pediatric courses. She is passionate about wellness and keeping children healthy so they can learn better!

Jinger loves the outdoors and enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing, and coaching soccer.  She also loves spending time with her family.  She resides in Orrington with her husband, three children, dog, and two cats.

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Lorraine Lugdon, BSN, RN, ACM

Lorraine Lugdon Profile PictureJoined RSU 25 in August 2019. She has been an RN for 25 years graduating with an ADN from EMCC in 1995 and completing her BSN from UMFK. Prior to that she was an LPN for five years.  She also obtained her certification in case management in 2014. During her nursing career she has worked in cardiac critical care, medical/surgical, home health, and case management. She has found school nursing to be an exciting and rewarding experience while working to keep children happy and healthy in school.

Lorraine enjoys the ocean, searching for sea glass, fishing, and spending time with family.  She is married with three children and looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild.