Cook Children's Nursing

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 nurse …

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 the …