A common impression of the school nurse is a sweet lady who waits for kids to have a belly ache or a scraped knee. Yes, school nurses administer first aid, but they also do so much more! School nursing services are becoming more complex all the time. Today’s students come to school with a variety of issues (physical, mental, cultural, and economic) — all of which impact their educational experience. The number of children with chronic conditions requiring ongoing care during the school day has increased. Some children often have specialized health needs requiring skilled care, such as tube feedings, catheterization, inhalation therapy, and injectable medication administration.

Hi, I’m Mrs. Homrighausen, I live in Dover with my husband and two children. I absolutely love being a nurse in the school setting. One of my favorite parts of school nursing is being able to promote health and wellness and provide health education to students. I believe that teaching healthy habits at a young age is so important, I love working with the students and families in the district to ensure a healthy environment at school. I truly believe that there is a “Dover Difference” and I will always work towards the betterment of the students and families in our community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have: 330-364-7116.