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  • Tips for Traveling with a Medically Complex Child
    Monday, August 23rd, 2021

    Tips for Traveling with a Medically Complex Child

    With more people vaccinated and CDC restrictions loosening, travel and entertainment are on the list for many families with medically-complex children. Even if you don’t plan on taking a...
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  • What Does a Pediatric Home Health Nurse Do?
    Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

    What Does a Pediatric Home Health Nurse Do?

    A private duty nurse can be a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) that provides personalized care to an individual and their family on a shift...
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  • Additional Resources for Parents of Medically Fragile Children
    Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

    Additional Resources for Parents of Medically Fragile Children

    When you’re the parent of a medically fragile child, it’s important for you to have as many resources as possible. This journey can feel lonely and isolating at times,...
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  • What You Need to Know About Trisomy 18-Edwards Syndrome
    Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Trisomy 18-Edwards Syndrome

    Trisomy 18, which is also known as Edwards Syndrome, is a rare complex disorder that may be identified in utero. This potentially fatal disorder happens when there is an...
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  • Respite Nursing – Why Parents Matter, Too!
    Monday, March 1st, 2021

    Respite Nursing – Why Parents Matter, Too!

    When you learn that your child has a disability or chronic illness, it’s normal to experience a wide range of emotions. Many parents require time to grieve as they...
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  • Attention Pediatric Nurses! Thinking About Joining an Agency? Here are 5 Things to Consider
    Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

    Attention Pediatric Nurses! Thinking About Joining an Agency? Here are 5 Things to Consider

    As a pediatric nurse, you have many career options and work environments to choose from, depending on your skills, training and interests. After all, it’s no secret that there’s...
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  • A Guide to Using Masks & Medically Complex Children
    Wednesday, January 27th, 2021

    A Guide to Using Masks & Medically Complex Children

    Numerous states and territories have mandated or encouraged citizens to wear masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Masks are an important tool in protecting people...
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  • Pediatric Nursing Can Be Stressful. 10 Tips for Dealing with the Stress
    Monday, January 25th, 2021

    Pediatric Nursing Can Be Stressful. 10 Tips for Dealing with the Stress

    Pediatric nursing is a rewarding career, but it’s also a stressful one. No matter what type of nurse you are, you can expect long hours on your feet, time...
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  • What You Need to Know About Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Sunday, January 10th, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that makes it hard to use your muscles. It’s most common in babies and children and includes symptoms like muscle weakness, limited...
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  • Winter Safety Tips for Medically-Complex Children
    Thursday, January 7th, 2021

    Winter Safety Tips for Medically-Complex Children

    Winter Safety for Medically Complex Children. It’s hard being cooped up all winter long, especially when you have a full household of children looking to get some fresh air!...
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  • What is Private Duty Nursing?
    Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

    What is Private Duty Nursing?

    Private Duty Nursing (PDN) is for families who are caring for medically complex children. This may be the best option as they prepare to return home and contemplate the...
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  • Benefits of Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (and How to Get Medicaid to Pay)
    Friday, November 20th, 2020

    Benefits of Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (and How to Get Medicaid to Pay)

    If your child is medically complex and requires pediatric private duty nursing, it’s important to know that you can receive this care in your home. The Katie Beckett waiver...
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  • What is the Katie Beckett Waiver? How Can It Help My Child Get Medical Care?
    Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

    What is the Katie Beckett Waiver? How Can It Help My Child Get Medical Care?

    When a child has complex medical needs, it impacts everyone in the family. Parents often end up feeling lonely and isolated as they juggle hospital stays, doctor visits and...
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  • Excellence in Pediatric Home Care: 10 Strategies for Finding Great Pediatric Nurses for Your Medically Complex Child
    Friday, October 16th, 2020

    Excellence in Pediatric Home Care: 10 Strategies for Finding Great Pediatric Nurses for Your Medically Complex Child

    Finding excellent pediatric home health care should not be a difficult task. However, new parents are often overwhelmed and confused about how to source and retain high-quality home care...
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  • Caring for Medically Complex Children: The Role of In-Home Nursing
    Friday, October 2nd, 2020

    Caring for Medically Complex Children: The Role of In-Home Nursing

    Medically Complex Children needing In-Home Nursing is important. Caring for a child is difficult on its own, let alone when there’s a health condition that requires complex care. But...
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  • In-Home Nursing During COVID-19: What You Need to Know.
    Saturday, September 19th, 2020

    In-Home Nursing During COVID-19: What You Need to Know.

    If you have a child who requires in-home nursing care, you probably have questions about their safety during the pandemic. Cold and flu season is just around the corner,...
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