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The Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Research (NEBPR) shared governance council worked on an evidence-based practice project to improve staff knowledge of the World Health Organization’s five moments of hand hygiene. Cleaning your hands can …

Our own Cheryl Petersen, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, made history as one of the inaugural members of the “Healthcare Workforce Task Force” for the state of Texas.Cheryl is the Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President for Patient Services.According to …

Congratulations to nurses from across the System who were named Great 10 Nurses at a special ceremony on May 9. The event was live streamed so that employees from across the system could join the celebration.These nurses represent …

We are highlighting the special relationships that nurses have with patients. Nurses make a difference! 

As we celebrate Nurses Week 2024, we talked to Tiffany Skrodzki, R.N., CCRC, about her relationship with a family that travels from Utah for care for congenital hyperinsulinism at Cook Children's Hyperinsulinism Center.

The Center for Nursing Excellence Team Ora Asheton, BSN, RN, CPN, CCRC, LSSYB, Nursing Excellence and Wellbeing ManagerKaylan Branson, DNP, RN, CPN, CNL, Director of Nursing Quality and Magnet ProgramMalorie Brooks, DNP, RN, CPN, CHSE, EBP-C, …

How are you celebrating Nurses Week? Please send us photos of your team events. Email them to internalcommunications@cookchildrens.org.

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.

Chrystal Bryant, RN, Maternal Health Case Manager for Cook Children’s Health Plan, became a certified doula in November 2023.

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 …

By Kaley Johnson Hannah Davis, PA., has only worked at Cook Children’s Medical Center-Fort Worth for four months, but she has already had an unprecedented impact on patients’ lives.Over the last year, fewer patients have gotten the flu shot …

Throughout the month of October, we celebrated being a Magnet-recognized nursing facility by acknowledging and awarding outstanding nurses across our system who exemplify the spirit of nursing excellence. This is our second year to hold the Magnet …

Rachel Mark, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, learned firsthand that conversations with patients about mental health could save lives. During Rachel’s first year as a nurse practitioner, the number of mental health appointments assigned to her was overwhelming. …

Elizabeth Whelan, CNM, APRN, is a breastfeeding guru, a gestational diabetes expert, and an advocate and encourager to mothers of our tiniest patients. As a Certified Nurse Midwife -- and the only one at Cook Children’s -- Beth is involved in caring …

National News: Valerie and Marquis were featured on Good Morning America! Watch it here.

Nursing Value: ImaginationAs a nurse on the Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant floor, Shelly Litchfield, BSN, RN, walks parents through some of the toughest times of their children’s lives. She says the little moments, like making friendship …

For parents whose children are in the hospital, communication with caregivers is key. One nurse realized the challenges Spanish-speaking parents experienced and wanted to make a difference. Jennifer Stephen, Ph.D., RN, CPN, who has served as a …

Nursing value: Respect Amber Harkey, BSN, RN, CPN, has a special connection with the moms of the patients she treats. For Amber, being away from her own kids is a challenge, but when a mom hugs her at the end of a shift, it is all worth it. …

Many times, hospital stays for children trigger fear, stress or memories of trauma. This can result in escalations of behavior, which quickly becomes a dangerous environment for the patients and employees. Lisa Farmer, BSN, RN-BC, LMSW, Director of …

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 …

Rachel Harless, BSN, RN, has been on both sides of the hospital – as a patient and now a nurse. After being born at 30-weeks gestation, hospital visits were a big part of her childhood. “Being in the hospital as a kid, you learn that the people …

Our series on the Cook Children's values continues. Today we are spotlighting how our amazing nurses are able to live our values every day in their special role by highlighting the value of Safety. To learn more about our incredible nurses at Cook …

Congratulations to the very first DAISY Nurse Leader Award winner: Samantha Corkum, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, Neonatal Program Coordinator. She works in the NICU. The award was presented to Samantha during Nurses Week.The DAISY (Diseases Attacking …

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, …

For Nurses Week, we asked you to share your story with us about why you became a nurse. Here are the stories from our exceptional nurses: 

Next month, the Society of Pediatric Nursing Professionals will host the 33rd SPN Annual Conference in Pittsburgh. Did you know that several Cook Children’s Medical Center nurses will be presenting expert-led sessions at this conference? RNs …

We are proud that several Cook Children’s nurses will be sharing their expertise at the at the Society of Pediatric Nursing Professionals' 33rd SPN Annual Conference in Pittsburgh. If you'd like to join them, registration is open for the conference, …