Pediatric Flow with Jolene

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Jolene reflects on the moments, people, and blessings that have shaped this past year — personally, professionally, and spiritually. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, Jolene shares what gratitude looks like in pediatric practice: the quiet exhale of a parent when their child stabilizes, the resilience of children who fight ha...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jolene, a dual board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, explores the advocacy, collaboration, and history behind the pediatric nurse practitioner role — the first NP specialty in the United States. Born from a partnership between pediatric nurses and pediatric physicians, the PNP role helped shape the foundation of the entire NP profession. Today, that legacy con...

In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, Dr. Jolene, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, breaks down everything parents, caregivers, and students need to know about influenza in children. We talk about: • The difference between Flu A & Flu B • Common symptoms in infants, toddlers, and older kids • When to worry — and when to call your pediatrician or NP • The role of Tamiflu and who benefits m...

🎧 Episode 3: Keep Moving — Resilience, Running, and the Rhythm of Wellness In this episode of Pediatric Flow with Jolene, we explore how movement heals, strengthens, and sustains us — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Dr. Jolene shares a heartfelt reflection on running — how every mile mirrors life’s journey. Some days we soar; others we slow down — but every step is progress....

It’s the season of sniffles, and RSV is here again. In this heartfelt episode, Jolene — a dual board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner — unpacks what families and providers need to know about RSV: what it is, when it peaks, how it spreads, and how to help our littles breathe easier. With warmth and clinical clarity, Jolene blends education with empathy — explaining why RSV affects babies diff...

Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood? This short letter is for you — a quiet reminder that you’re not forgotten, and you are becoming. In this episode, Dr. Jolene Carlton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC — host of Pediatric Flow with Jolene — shares an honest reflection on courage, compassion, and the strength it takes to keep shining, even when the world doesn’t fully understand you. 🎧 Lis...

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