Nursing

Our nursing team is comprised of Registered Nurses (RN's), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN's) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's).  Every member is specially trained in the care of children who are medically fragile as well as in therapeutic and developmental techniques to maximize each child's potential. Our nurses work closely with our trans-disciplinary team to provide a fun, enjoyable as well as educational day.

Our nurses have experience in providing care for the following treatment and conditions:

• Care of tracheostomies, ventilators
• Weaning from tracheostomies and ventilators
• Enteral feedings (NG, GT, JT, gavage)
• Weaning from tube feedings
• Failure to thrive
• Nebulizer treatments
• Seizure disorders
• Metabolic conditions
• Orthopedic care
• Congenital conditions
• Oxygen therapy
• Premature/Infant Care

Nursing education services are provided to parents on a 1:1 basis.  Our nurses can provide parents with tips and techniques to decrease the stress of caring for the child who is medically fragile.  Furthermore, parents can be given information in medication effects, side effects and proper administration.  Every child's progress and growth is documented daily and a summary is sent to the child's primary care physician every 60 days.

The importance of consistency in a child's care is paramount. Your child will interact with the same team of nurses every week, continually developing an ongoing relationship among caregivers, child, and family.