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Actor James Garner was asked what he thought about getting older. His answer? “It beats the alternative.” Those fortunate enough to live a long life may need help as the aging process takes up residence in our minds and bodies. A good person to know along the way is local nurse Audrey Cochran, RNCS.
Cochran, of Southwest Bakersfield, is a 2008 recipient of the Cal State Bakersfield President’s Medal. Recipients of the medal are honored for excellence in their field, their partnership with others in the field and their dedication to the community.
At age 5, Cochran received a “Doctor’s Kit” for Christmas.
“At that time only men were doctor,s so I decided to be a nurse,” she said. “It stayed with me my whole life.”
Cochran graduated with a degree in nursing from Stanford University in 1954 and still works in her chosen profession. She contributes in ways that are particularly unique as a specialist in gerontology and...
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