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| Caring for Our Young Patients |
 For many parents, a trip to the emergency room or hospital with their young child is scary. There are so many unknowns and many times you feel helpless. At Waverly Health Center, we want to assure you that we are ready and prepared to care for your child.
The WHC nursing practice council recently started a new evidence-based practice. It helps our medical team quickly know the amount of medication and size of equipment needed when a child has a health emergency.
When your child comes to the health center, staff members will use a special measuring system called the Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape. This system uses a color code based on your child’s height and weight. A colored sticker will be placed on your child’s name band. Our staff will use the sticker to help them know the dose of medicine and equipment size to use.
Andrea Anhalt, BSN, RN, nursing practice council chair, commented, “Our council thought this project was very important. Kids’ health care needs are different than adults. Using the Broselow System will help our nurses and doctors react quickly to their needs.”
Maria Farmer, acute care nurse practitioner in the emergency department, is pleased WHC is using the Broselow System. She stated, “This system helps us be more accurate and efficient when we are caring for children. It has been used by our emergency department for years. Adding the colored marker on the name band will help all patient care departments be prepared to provide the best care possible for our young patients.”
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Vital Signs
Click here to download the 2010 WHC Nursing Annual Report
Nursing Credentials
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) -
In the advanced role, the nurse practices nursing assessment, intervention and management within the boundaries of the nurse-client relationship. The ARNP practices within an interdisciplinary health care team and performs selected medically delegated functions when a collaborative practice agreement exists.
- Registered Nurse (RN) -
The registered nurse at Waverly Health Center assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care. The RN is responsible for assessing, delegating and coordinating nursing care based on the patient’s problem and needs, by initiating the nursing process in the everyday practice of nursing.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
The licensed practical nurse at Waverly Health Center performs services with supportive care under the supervision of a RN or physician.
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