Arlington Heights school nurse accused of misusing medication intended for students: administrators

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A school nurse in Arlington Heights is on administrative leave after possibly misusing medication intended for students.

A school nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is on administrative leave after possibly misusing medication intended for students.A school nurse in Arlington Heights is on administrative leave after possibly misusing medication intended for students, administrators said.

Arlington Heights School District 25 said the allegations involve a nurse at Westgate Elementary School.The superintendent sent a letter to parents saying that on Monday, an administrator was "made aware of concerns and documentation regarding a licensed registered nurse CNG at Westgate and the potential misuse of prescription medication intended for specific student use."

The letter went on to say the district had contacted Arlington Heights police and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Police said they are investigating the allegations and that the situation appears to remain isolated to Westgate Elementary.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

 

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