by Julie Kaderabek | May 30, 2019 | Nursing
It’s almost summer and kids will soon be out of school. Hopefully you and your family will have more free time to do things together. Well, I want to make a pitch to you. I want to challenge you and your family to pick an activity or a cause or a project that...
by Julie Kaderabek | May 9, 2019 | Nursing
Every week we write a blog about something we think might benefit you to know. From how to prepare for your child’s up coming surgery, to introducing you to someone (a job) you might see in the hospital, or telling you about us. Well this week, instead of us...
by Julie Kaderabek | Apr 25, 2019 | Nursing
Everyday patients and their parents ask us, “When do we get to go home?” Whether your child is being discharged home or admitted to the hospital after surgery, there are a number of factors that go into answering this question. Many PACUs (Post-Anesthesia...
by Julie Kaderabek | Apr 17, 2019 | Nursing
Let’s talk pre-operative (pre-op) calls. What is a pre-op call and why do we make them? We make pre-op calls for two main reasons. 1. To gather information about your child before their surgery. 2. To give you information you will need for your child’s...
by Julie Kaderabek | Mar 14, 2019 | Nursing
I have become kind of obsessed with the “Making Caring Common” project that is being done by the Harvard Graduate School of Educations. They have some great articles and resources for parents and educators to help kids become more caring, more emphatic,...