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Being able to watch “her kiddos” overcome the odds and grow up is its own reward, says Angela Velasquez, RN, a Cook Children's Health Plan Case Manager in the Medically Dependent Children Program.“It's really fulfilling,” she said.

“Nursing was something I always knew I wanted to do,” says Shakyryn Napier, DHSc, RN, CPN, NEA-BC, Director of the Heart Center at Cook Children’s.

In celebration of Women’s Month, we are proud to highlight Cheryl Petersen, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President for Nursing and Patient Services at Cook Children’s. She has served in this role since 2015 and prior to …

The nomination deadline is Sunday, April 7 at midnight.

We’re delighted to share some exciting news that reflects the dedication and excellence of our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team! The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has honored our PICU with the prestigious Silver Beacon …

If you have visited Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Prosper, or one of our other many locations, you have likely encountered one of our fantastic Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Did you know that the Cook Children’s Healthcare …

The Nursing Department held a special luncheon on July 10 for previous winners of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the tremendous compassion and skillful care given by …

Congratulations to nurses from across the System who were named Great 10 Nurses at a special ceremony on May 10. These nurses represent excellence in the art and science of nursing and all the winners have shown themselves to be role models, …