Archive for nursing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A note for my nurse
In honor of Nurses’ Week, we asked a few of our patients and their families to share what their favorite nurse means to them. Jack — Leah Frain, FNP “Leah is a kind and beautiful lady. She helps kids stop getting sick. I like giving her hugs. And kisses, too! My favorite memory of Leah ... Read More
All in the family: Dynamic nursing duos in the Heart Center
Sometimes nursing runs in the family, and at the Boston Children’s Hospital Heart Center, we’re lucky to have several family pairs of nurses who are related. In celebration of National Nurses Week, we asked three of our duos to share more about what it’s like to work together. Lisa and Michael Greenlee Lisa and Michael ... Read More