Cook Children's Nursing
Stories About Our Cook Children's Nurses
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
National News: Valerie and Marquis were featured on Good Morning America! Watch it here.
Nursing Value: Imagination
As 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …