Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Are students allowed to carry medications at school?
2. I think I sprained my ankle (wrist, etc ...), can I get an Ace wrap?
3. Can you put some Neosporin on my cut?
4. These crutches are hard to walk on. Can I borrow the wheelchair?

Are students allowed to carry medications at school?

No, students are not allowed to carry medications at school with a few 
exceptions. Look for a complete answer under general information.

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I think I sprained my ankle (wrist, etc ...), can I get an Ace wrap?

New Hanover County school nurses are not allowed to ACE wrap any alleged 
injury, we do not even have ACE bandages in our office. I cannot diagnosis 
injuries, and it is very easy to cause more damage by wrapping something 
that does not need it.

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Can you put some Neosporin on my cut?

No, the ingredients in neosporin or any triple antibiotic ointment are 
condsidered medictins and therefore are not allowed to be applied on a 
student's wound.  The wound will be cleaned with soap and water and a 
bandage will be applied.

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These crutches are hard to walk on. Can I borrow the wheelchair?

No, there is only one wheelchair at Laney High School. If that one 
wheelchair is given to a student to use, then there is not a wheelchair 
available to assist a student in the event of an emergency.

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