Brave is a silly little word. We like to use it for any number of things – getting on rollercoasters, hopping in planes, going to the gym, asking out the girl. Sometimes it has weight, meaning, substance, and sometimes it doesn’t. I’m here to shed light on the certain kind of brave that happens whenContinue reading “No Small Bravery”
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I’m Still Here: Greetings from the Bottom of the Mountain
It’s been over a year of full time bedside pediatric nursing, and I haven’t shared much with this keyboard because I wasn’t sure what I’d say. I’ve been on the frontlines of the FTL mission for child health. I’ve learned so much. I’ve seen so much. I’ve found myself. I’ve also somehow lost parts ofContinue reading “I’m Still Here: Greetings from the Bottom of the Mountain”
A Practical Guide to Public Health: A Nurse’s View
I haven’t been at this whole nursing thing for long. It’s been a few months of trial and error, of ebbs and flows. I won’t say I’m any good or bad at it yet, it’s too soon to tell, but I can attest to what I’ve observed while I’ve been learning – often flying byContinue reading “A Practical Guide to Public Health: A Nurse’s View”
Kid Care Central: Pediatric Care Data From Across the U.S.!
Hi there friends! Welcome back to For the Littlest in all of its total nerdy glory! I’m officially back in action because guess what… I FINISHED THE BIG ONE! Yep, that’s right – the biggest database to date is sitting complete right in front of me, bringing me to tears in Chestnut Coffee House, whichContinue reading “Kid Care Central: Pediatric Care Data From Across the U.S.!”
The More Things Change…
My sincerest hope is that the more things stay the same. It’s been a while since I’ve been here, it was a long and tiring semester for me, I overbooked myself constantly and was at the hospital all the darn time. I’m back in action now and I’m going to do my best to keepContinue reading “The More Things Change…”
Behind the NICU Doors!
It’s hard to put into words what I saw and what I felt as I completed an observership in the NICU at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Over the past month, I spent four days following around one of the extraordinary neonatal nurse practitioners in the very same unit where it all started for me.Continue reading “Behind the NICU Doors!”
Guest Post: An Interview with Me Two Books
This week we have a very special guest on the blog, Ali Dunn, founder of Me Two Books! I’m so excited for her to share her perspective as a NICU mom, writer, speaker, and advocate with you! I encourage you to connect more with her on her blog, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Ali, tell usContinue reading “Guest Post: An Interview with Me Two Books”
Where is My NICU?
The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here: we’re publishing a national NICU database!!! The mission of For the Littlest is to bring awareness, empower parents, and encourage students, and in keeping with that tradition, I want you guys to know your local NICU! Over the past 14 months, I’ve worked on this databaseContinue reading “Where is My NICU?”
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