Patient safety may feel like an issue that’s restricted to our patient care settings, but the reality is it extends far beyond. This poignant truth struck home for one Akron Children’s nurse during a routine phone call that took an unexpected turn, transforming into a life-or-death situation and serving as a reminder that patient safety […]
Kay Kirtley’s retirement checklist includes family, friends and fun
Kay Kirtley, director of Children’s After Hours, has always loved nursing. Kay’s mom was a nurse, and her favorite games involved bandaging her dolls and taking care of her friends and family with her first aid kit. Even while relaxing, Kay read Cherry Ames books, which featured a young nurse who solved mysteries. But unlike […]