Health Room

Mrs. Erin Demeria is the School Nurse at Mary of Nazareth School. She is a Registered Nurse with an extensive history working in Pediatrics. She most recently worked on an inpatient Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit for 8 years before joining our staff in early 2025. Mrs. Demeria attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse and holds current BLS/PALS/First Aid certifications.

WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME

Important signs of illness are:

Temperature of 100 degrees or greater, nausea/vomiting, stomachache, diarrhea, pale or flushed face, headache, cough, earache, thick discharge from nose, sore throat, rash or skin infection, red or pink eyes, loss of appetite and decreased energy level.

Students must be fever free for 24 hours (without taking fever reducing medication) before returning to school.  Students who are home sick with vomiting/diarrhea (greater than 2 episodes/day) must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. 

Contact

Erin Demeria, R.N.

E-mail

edemeria@maryofnazareth.org

Direct Line

(301) 869-0940  ext. 5

Hours

8 am - 3 pm

  • Immunization Policy

    It is the policy of the Archdiocese of Washington that all students attending schools in the archdiocese (PreK, K-12, and extended care programs) must be fully immunized in accordance with the immunization requirements published by Maryland Department of Health. 


    Please see Maryland’s Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year below:


    MD State Immunization Requirements 


  • Medication

    We encourage parents to schedule student medications at home, but understand certain circumstances

    require medication to be given at school. If your child requires medication during school hours (daily

    medication or to be given “as needed”), a Medication Authorization Form must be filled out and signed

    by you and your pediatrician. This is for both prescription and OTC medications. A new medication form

    is required to be submitted each School Year and with any change in medication or dose.


    All medication to be given at school MUST be dispensed by the School Nurse in the Health Room*.

    Students are not authorized to carry any medications on themselves while at school, this includes

    both prescribed and OTC medications. Please note, a parent may always come give medicine to their

    own child at school.


    All forms must be completed and on file in the Health Room prior to the School Nurse accepting and

    dispensing any medication. Parents must bring in and hand off the medication to the School Nurse and

    students must receive the first dose of any new medication at home. Prescription medications must be

    in their original bottle and labeled appropriately.


    (*In certain circumstances students can be approved to self-carry emergency medications.  Please see Action Plans linked below under "ADW Medical Authorization Forms" and/or inquire with Mrs. Demeria for further details.)

  • Allergies

    It is highly recommended that all students with severe allergies have an Allergy Action Plan and

    associated emergency medications on file in the Health Room.


    While our school is not a nut free campus, there are several students with severe food allergies

    attending our school. We ask that families understand the severity of life-threatening food allergies and

    work with us to accommodate these students. There is an Allergy Table available to students with food

    allergies at each lunch period if desired (please be aware- this is not required). This table is specifically

    peanut and tree nut free, though please speak with the School Nurse if your child has any other specific

    food allergies you would like to be accommodated at this table during his/her specific lunch period.

    Friends can sit at this table but must follow Allergy Table guidelines.


    The School Nurse provides annual education to faculty on symptoms of anaphylaxis and Epi-pen

    administration at the start of each school year and as needed.


  • ADW Medical Authorization Forms

    Student Health form (all grades)


    Student Medication Authorization


    Allergy and Anaphylaxis Agreement and Action Plan


    Asthma Medication Authorization and Action Plan




    Please reach out to Mrs. Demeria at 301-869-0940 Ext 5 or edemeria@maryofnazareth.org with any further questions

  • Borrowed Uniforms

    The Health Room has a limited inventory of loaner PE uniforms for those torn or soiled during the school day. Loaners are for emergency First Aid & damage exchange only; all are clean, but "gently used," old-style items & fitted as available. Original clothing & explanation note will be sent home; please promptly launder & return all loaned items to the Health Room.