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School Nurse:  Shayla Ford, RN

Shayla Ford, RN
Ph. 919-219-6960 Email saford@wcpss.net
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday
**Hours/days may vary, so please call first.**


I am from Nashville, NC but currently reside in Cary, NC. My family consists of my husband, Vincent, and kids – Asher (6), Abram (3). I began my nursing career as a NICU Nurse for 3 years, then an Infusion Nurse in a Multispecialty Clinic at VCUHS, followed by a position as a Nurse Case Manager for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery patients prior to becoming a School Nurse in 2018. I also have an Interior Design degree and worked as a Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer for 6 years. I enjoy decorating, arts & crafts projects, cooking, and traveling.

The school nurses does a variety of things that include the following:
  • · Collaborate with parents to create health plans for students with diagnosed medical conditions (allergies, asthma, seizures, diabetes, cardiac conditions, etc.)
  • · Train teachers and staff to provide care for students with routine and special needs (diabetic care, g-tube feedings, oxygen administration, seizure management, etc.)
  • · Perform nursing assessments of students to make recommendations for appropriate services in school & attend associated (IEP) meetings
  • · Case manage students to provide education about diagnoses and to monitor changes in health needs
  • · Complete vision screens and assist students in obtaining eyeglasses
  • · Verify and administer medications
  • · Perform quarterly medication audits
  • · Work with other Human Service programs and staff to facilitate referrals for medical, dental, mental, emotional, and social needs
  • · Review field trip forms to ensure proper documentation & health plans are in place for medication and health needs
  • · And what everyone thinks we do…assist students with illnesses at school and provide first aid care for injuries occurring at school
Does your student have a medical need that requires medication or an individualized health plan?  If so, and you’re unsure of how to proceed, please contact me.


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  • Student Services Staff
    • School Counselors >
      • Referral Information
      • Why Elementary Counselors?
      • ARE School Counseling Program
      • FAQs
      • Supply Closet
      • Services >
        • Confidentiality
        • Individual Counseling
        • Small Group Counseling
        • Classroom Guidance
    • School Psychologist
    • School Social Worker
    • School Nurse
  • Student Programs
    • Gallant Gators
    • Ally Ambassadors
  • Parent Links
    • Gallant Gator Readers >
      • Respect (Quarter 1)
      • Responsibility (Quarter 1)
      • Good Judgment (Quarter 2)
      • Kindness (Quarter 2)
      • Integrity (Quarter 3)
      • Courage (Quarter 3)
      • Self-Discipline (Quarter 4)
      • Perseverance (Quarter 4)
    • Family Needs
    • Project Enlightenment
    • Parent/Teacher Conferences
    • Internet Tips
    • Parent & Student
  • Alston Ridge Home