CoCook

CoCook has 35 years experience and specializes in psychiatry, geriatrics.

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1. Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

   CoCook replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   As a Telehealth Nurse for 10 years, I covered a myriad of symptom triage and mental health calls. One however will stand out in my mind as "thankful for the mute button" on my computer. The patient...

2. Nurse Needs Job but Faints at Sight of Blood

   CoCook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Totally agree with you on your comment. Worked in mental health for 10 years. Blood comes into play

3. Old and Ready to Give Up

   CoCook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Dear Old and Ready to Give Up: I can understand your frustration, but I also complement you on the skills you have. I'm an RN in Canada and this will be my 44th year as a nurse. Over the years I've...

4. No Time For Real Nursing

   CoCook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Dear Seasoned Nurse: Here's a thought. After 41 years in nursing (many spent in long term care and geriatrics) I semi-retired, or so I thought. Instead went back to school, took a course to be a...

5. How old is too old to safely practice?

   CoCook replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Age should not be a determining factor. Adhering to professional practice guidelines, having the skills and abilities (including physical) to perform the job requirements are however a necessity. Case...

6. Mobile IV infusions... for hangovers

   CoCook replied to Dogen's topic in General Nursing

   Re: Mobile IV infusions...for hangovers: How about some preventative stuff. All it takes is a little Gatorade/PowerAde/electrolytes and a couple of Tylenol before heading to bed or on waking up in the...

7. ICU By Default? A Parish Nurse Asks the Question

   CoCook replied to jeastridge's topic in Parish

   Your story is heartfelt and I'm sure the patient was better cared for knowing you were there. I guess the bottom line, has to do with expressed wishes r/t advance treatment directives and having...

8. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

   CoCook replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor