The Advice Nurses and Health Advisor are available to assist you by answering health related questions, providing information for self treatment of mild illnesses and injuries, or making an appropriate appointment. They are available to read TB skin tests and do blood pressure checks.
The Advice Nurse can also perform throat cultures, assess uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women, remove sutures and staples, and perform first aid on minor wounds.
The Advice Nurses and Health Advisor are available to see all students. For students who have waived out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), there will be a $30.00 charge added to their BA/RC account for the following services:
- Assessment of upper respiratory infections*
- Assessment of urinary tract infections*
- Suture and staple removal
- First aid of minor wounds
The Advice Nurse is available during normal Student Health hours. Please check in at the Appointment Desk before proceeding to the Advice Nurse office. You may also contact her by phone at (805) 893-7129 or contact her online.
*additional laboratory fees may be charged