Kelly Ely, MSN, RNIII, CCRN, CNL & Kelly Collins, BSN, RNIII, CCRN, CPN A few years ago we noticed that there was no structured curriculum for simulation in the PICU, but there was in other care areas. There is compelling…
This excerpt is taken from an article written for perhaps a brochure or publication about Kindervelt in 1971-1972. I found it to be very interesting and wanted to share some of it with you. So enjoy! - Nancy Groves-VanBuskirk “Kindervelt"…
It’s welcome back time; our so-called summer hiatus is ending and our second year of fundraising for Critical Care and the PICU is in full swing! I use the word hiatus loosely because even though most groups don’t meet during the…
By Regina Vogt, LISW-S September is Suicide Awareness Month. Fortunately, the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness has decreased over the years as many public figures have begun speaking openly about their mental health struggles. It is important to check…
by Nancy groves VanBuskirk Before I begin my article on the 2010s, I need to acknowledge that Kindervelt was created 50 years ago this month, in July of 1971, when Cincinnati Children’s Development Director, Willard Baily, enlisted the support of…
By, Claire Kupferle KV#3 Kindervelt has experienced a rapid rate of change in the past decade, as have many of its members! As technology expanded its influence on modern lifestyles, the organization saw a drop in membership with fewer local…
Happy Summer! How refreshing it is to once again be able to enjoy some fun summer activities like my favorites, attending baseball games and travelling! As a bonus we get to enjoy the Olympics too, which normally would not have been held…
By, Regina Vogt, LISW-S July is National Minority Mental Health month. People belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to have access to mental health services and are more likely to receive poor quality care for mental health,…
Happy May! As we approach the end of our fiscal year, the first of 4 years supporting the Division of Critical Care Medicine and the PICU, I have to say I am delighted with the way Kindervelt continued working through all…
By Nancy Groves-VanBuskirk #29 This was another amazing decade for Kindervelt. It was a decade in which we had our 2 biggest donations ever - $600,000 in 1992 and $610,000 in 1994. Although membership had started to decline, it didn’t stop the growing diversity…