by Laura Wolfe | Feb 14, 2019 | anesthesiologist, Family/Parenting, Hospital/Surgery, Nursing, pediatric trauma surgeon
About 8 years ago when I started working in the recovery room kids who had their appendix removed had a lot of postoperative pain. Today, thanks to advancements in technology, and better nerve block coverage in the operating room kids are waking up in a lot less pain....
by Julie Kaderabek | Sep 27, 2018 | 2RNs Who's Who, Hospital/Surgery, Nursing, Surgery Day
Our fourth guest in The 2RNs Who’s Who in the Hospital series: A respiratory therapist, commonly referred to as an RT, is someone who cares for patients that have a hard time breathing. This RT took care of pediatric patients at the same children’s...
by Julie Kaderabek | Aug 30, 2018 | 2RNs Who's Who, gratitude, Hospital/Surgery, Nursing, pediatric trauma surgeon, social worker, Surgery Day
In our first book, “Surgery Day”, our main character Tollie McStretch met all sorts of animals doing a variety of important jobs in the hospital. They all tried to make him feel welcomed and comfortable! Well… The 2RNs want to introduce you to some of the real...
by Julie Kaderabek | Aug 22, 2018 | Family/Parenting, Hospital/Surgery, Nursing, Nursing, Surgery Day
Ear Tube Surgery A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog about common pediatric surgeries. Since then I have gotten a lot of questions about these surgeries, including why a child would have to have them and what they entail. I decided to answer these questions about one...
by Laura Wolfe | Aug 7, 2018 | Hospital/Surgery, Nursing
Want to be Successful in Nursing School and in Your Nursing Career? I recently interviewed a friend who is currently in her last semester of nursing school. She swears by three websites that have been a huge key to her success. These websites helped her achieve...
by Julie Kaderabek | Jul 19, 2018 | Family/Parenting, Hospital/Surgery, list, Nursing, Surgery Day
There are a lot of questions you might be asked after your child’s surgery. We want to share 6 common questions asked during a post-operative call. Ok, so I know the 2RNs are pre-operative and recovery room nurses, but in these roles we also have contact with...