[babynurselsa]

I haven't been on much the last couple of weeks due to some personal family crisis. I don't know if this was mentioned or not.

Donna Lee Wong, a pediatric nursing textbook author and co-creator of the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, which helps children communicate their pain to nurses and doctors, died Sunday. She was 60.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/artic...A13_spanc28042

[GingerSue]

an advocate for children
Find strength in her words as a person who did not fear death"
[quote] "Why should I say poor me? I have no fear of death and no regrets." [quote]

[chris_at_lucas_RN]

So young.

I didn't realize she was so close by (I'm near Dallas). We used her book, but then, who didn't.

One wonders if those early treatments for the alleged leukemia caused her to develop it later.

Sigh.

I'm grateful to have benefited from her knowledge, insights and industry.

[CHATSDALE]

those who fought the GOOD FIGHT leave behind a legacy that touches lives far and wide

[NRSKarenRN]

Nursing Care of Infant and Children was my peds textbook in 1981 --still on my shelf today that I consulted for my childrens care though the late 90's.

Her great contributions will be forever remembered, especially for pediatric pain managment.

[gentle]

Lisa,

Was Nina their only child? If so, then I met Mrs. Wong, when Nina was 5years old. I remember, Mrs. Wong. She was an incredibly compassionate. Her patience was amazing toward me. I will always be grateful for my time spent with her though it was short.

[gentle]

Originally Posted by NRSKarenRN

Nursing Care of Infant and Children was my peds textbook in 1981 --still on my shelf today that I consulted for my childrens care though the late 90's.

Her great contributions will be forever remembered, especially for pediatric pain managment.

I still have my Nursing Care of Infant and Children textbook too. I will always have it.

[Don*]

Her textbook on nursing care of infants and children is THE standard to which all others are measured. It is phenomenal, and will always have space in my library.

What a neat, inspiring lady. She leaves some big shoes to fill.

[oncnursemsn]

Wow, I just told the pedi faculty I teach with, one of them was in her nursing class at Rutgers and knew her! What a loss, how inspiring she was. I too, still have my pink and white pedi text book after 26 years. Thankful for this post that keeps up with current events, etc in nursing.

[imenid37]

I saw her speak several years ago in Lancaster, PA. She was a very nice personable lady. How sad. She accomplished so much in her life and touched so many. I have had several editions of her text, like so many others here.