Archive for nursing
Boston Children’s nurses: Setting the standard for innovation
As clinicians at Boston Children’s Hospital continue to pioneer new therapies for both kids and adults, nurses play a critical role in bringing those treatments to families. To make sure groundbreaking treatments like gene therapies are integrated into both nursing practice and patient care, Boston Children’s nurses have developed a series of processes. When ... Read More about Boston Children’s nurses: Setting the standard for innovation
Staff Spotlight: Meet Paula Cruz
Paula Cruz is a registered nurse in the Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. The center treats children with complex colorectal and pelvic conditions, including anorectal malformations, cloacal deformities, and cloacal exstrophy. In addition to treatments such as surgical procedures and medical management, the center offers a bowel management program for children who are ... Read More about Staff Spotlight: Meet Paula Cruz
A lifetime of care: Looking back with nurse Donna Morash
On August 30, Donna Morash, a registered nurse in the Boston Children’s Hospital Advanced Fetal Care Center (AFCC), will retire after 46 years of service to families. We asked her to share some of her favorite memories from her career at Boston Children’s. Why did you originally choose to work at Boston Children’s? I was ... Read More about A lifetime of care: Looking back with nurse Donna Morash
Urodynamics testing: What to expect
If your child has been diagnosed with a colorectal or pelvic malformation, they may also experience urological problems such as vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, or neurogenic bladder. These conditions can make it difficult to store or empty urine properly, leading to incontinence and accidents. “For these reasons, a urologist is often involved in the care of ... Read More about Urodynamics testing: What to expect
Patricia Hickey receives nursing research award
Patricia Hickey, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, vice president and associate chief nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital, was recently awarded the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Distinguished Research Lecturer Award. Nominated by her peers, this award celebrates Patricia’s breakthroughs in nursing research that have spanned more than 20 years — focusing heavily on understanding the ... Read More about Patricia Hickey receives nursing research award
Fifty years as a Boston Children’s nurse
Mary Ellen Pierce, RN, MS, CPN, has been a nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital since 1969. She currently works in the Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic. I’ve been a nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital for almost 50 years, but this hospital has always been part of my life. When I was a kid, my father would ... Read More about Fifty years as a Boston Children’s nurse
My nursing story: Harriett Nelson
Harriett Nelson, CCRN, NRP, is a staff nurse III with the Critical Care Transport Team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Before becoming a nurse on the Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT) in 2005, I was a bedside nurse in the Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU), where I was introduced to palliative care. We all know that the doctors, ... Read More about My nursing story: Harriett Nelson
My nursing story: Brittany Frazer
Brittany Frazer, RN, CPNP, CPHON, is an advanced practice registered nurse level I at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Getting from one place to another in life is a journey; the circumstances along the way help you appreciate it, and, when you achieve your goal, it’s truly a bonus. When I moved to ... Read More about My nursing story: Brittany Frazer
How I was inspired to become a nurse
On October 17, 2011, I woke up with a headache so severe I could not go to school. Even at age 13, I knew this type of pain was not normal, even though I had been having headaches for more than a year. Before I knew it, I was being rushed by ambulance to Boston ... Read More about How I was inspired to become a nurse
A twinkle in his eye: Nurse Michael Felber
After 17-year-old Nicholas Peters had spinal fusion surgery, his nurse, Michael Felber, became an essential person in his recovery. Nicholas has a range of neurological, endocrinological, behavioral, and orthopedic issues as a result of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition. His condition, months of pain leading up to the surgery, and the hectic hospital environment made Nicholas prone ... Read More about A twinkle in his eye: Nurse Michael Felber