Welcome to the Paseo Hills Health Center

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 Hello! My name is Shacora Simpson, but students and staff know me as Nurse Nikki. I was born in Arkansas, but my nursing journey began in Louisiana in 2016, my specialty being acute and cardiac care. My experience expanded to behavioral health and nursing in an educational setting after relocating to Arizona in 2024.

Becoming the school nurse at Paseo Hills has truly been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career. I have come to know and care deeply for the students and staff here, and I am committed to supporting each child's health and well-being throughout their educational journey.

Your child’s health is my highest priority, and I strive to create an environment where every student feels safe, supported, and cared for. I encourage you to reach out to me at any time with questions or concerns about your child’s health—my door is always open for you and your family.

I look forward to partnering with you for a healthy and successful 2025-2026 school year.

 

 

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HEALTH CENTER hours are Monday - Friday 08:30am to 3:45pm. 

School nurses play an essential role in keeping children healthy, safe and ready to learn. They support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse also addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process.

 National Association of School Nurses

The Health Center provides on-campus health screenings, assessments and health education, as well as first-aid and nursing care for students and staff. 

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The Health Center is NOT A PRIMARY CARE FACILITY OR URGENT CARE. 

The LAW states that a nurse is not allowed to make a medical diagnosis, prescribe treatments or medication. When accidents or illness occur during school hours, basic first-aid and/or emergency care will be given according to the Az State Board of Nursing standards and practices. The nurse may suggest further medical follow-up in certain circumstances. However, further care and follow up is the responsibility of the parents.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Nurse Nikki at Shacora.Simpson-cw@dvusd.org or at (623) 445-4510.  Any messages left Monday through Friday before 3:30pm will be returned within 24 hours. I can usually respond the same day, but please know that I will get back to you within 24 hours. If a message/email is left after 3:30pm on Friday, I will get back to you on Monday morning. 

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Parent and Emergency Contacts/Health History Form:

Parents are required to complete an Emergency Contact and Health History Form for each of their students every year. PLEASE ensure that all contact information is accurate and correct for parental and emergency contacts. These forms contain vital information should your child become ill or injured at school. It also provides the school nurse with a brief insight into any medical conditions your child may have that could affect them while at school. So please be sure to accurately document any medical condition/s in this form and alert the Health Center if there are any changes in your child's health condition, so changes/updates can be made in their medical file. Please also be sure to notify the school of any changes in address or phone number so that updates can be made to your child's record.  

 

**Please program the Health Office phone number (623-445-4510) and (623-445-4511) into your contacts!  

 

When you see this incoming number, please answer your phone. Moreover, please ensure that your voicemail is activated, not full, or blocked so that I can leave you a message in the event that I need to reach you.**

**All ill children MUST be picked up from school within 1 hour of the parent/guardian being called. 

Please ensure to list accurate contact information for your EMERGENCY Contact people (other than parents) on the Emergency Contact Form that may pick up your student. Emergency Contacts need to be available in the event that a parent/guardian is unable to pick their student up.**

Students will only be released to those persons on the Emergency Contact List.

A PHOTO ID is required to pick up any student.

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Screenings Conducted at School:

Hearing and vision screenings are done on all students that are new to the district, all students who receive services through the special education department and all Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade students. Parents and teachers may also request a screening for any student at any time when a concern arises. Vision referral letters are sent home to notify parents if the student has difficulties with any portion of the screening. Students who have difficulty with an initial hearing screening will be retested within 30 days. If a student still has difficulties with the second hearing screening, the student will be referred to an audiologist. Parents will be notified by a referral letter regarding their child's hearing difficulties. We do have a District Audiologist that will see students at no cost to the parents. Their contact information will be on the referral letter.

Heat Safety Reminder

Arizona temperatures can become dangerous quickly, especially during the beginning of the school year.

Please help your child stay safe by:

• Sending a refillable water bottle daily
• Encouraging hydration before and after school
• Dressing appropriately for the weather
• Applying sunscreen before school if needed

Signs of heat illness may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Muscle cramps

Please encourage students to notify staff immediately if they are not feeling well in the heat.

Summer & Back-to-School Health Office Update

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, please review the following important health office reminders:

Medication Forms & Physician Orders

All medication authorization forms and physician orders must be updated each school year. This includes medications for:

• Asthma
• Allergies/anaphylaxis
• Diabetes
• Seizures
• ADHD or other daily medications

Medication forms are available in the "Forms" section 

Health Action Plans

If your child has a chronic health condition such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies/anaphylaxis, or any condition requiring medication or emergency interventions during the school day, updated physician orders and health action plans are required each school year.

Please note:

• Bringing medication to school alone is not sufficient.
• Medications cannot be administered at school without completed and signed physician authorization forms.
• Updated physician orders help ensure that the school has the most current medical instructions, medication dosages, emergency procedures, and treatment plans for your child.

To avoid delays in medication administration or emergency care at school, please submit all updated physician orders, action plans, and medication authorization forms on or before the first day of school.

We strongly encourage families to schedule summer medical appointments early so forms can be completed before school begins.

Medication Drop-Off

All medications must be brought to school by a parent/guardian and must remain in the original pharmacy-labeled container. Students should not transport medications to or from school unless authorized by district policy.

Immunization Requirements

Please ensure your child’s immunizations are up to date before the start of school. Students who are not compliant with Arizona immunization requirements may be excluded from school until documentation is received.

Mental Health Resources

Student emotional well-being is an important part of overall health.

If your child is experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis:

• Call or text 988
• Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741