In June, six members of CNA attended the 2024 ANA Annual Membership Assembly in Washington DC. In addition to our Executive Director, Mark Longshore, and Deputy Executive Director, Margaret Bishop, I –
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Colorado Nurses Foundation Presents Awards for Nursing Excellence
At a gala event held on May 18, 2024, the Colorado Nurses Foundation honored seventy-eight nurses as Luminaries in fifteen categories. Fifteen of those Luminaires were presented with Nightingale Awards.…
Everyone Needs a Nurse
The nursing shortage discussion has been around for as long as I have been a nurse…. which is quite a while. We were told in the 1980s that all nurses…
Executive Director’s Corner | CNA
Looking back at the May issue of Colorado Nurse, I saw the introduction of Margaret Bishop, MSN, RN as Deputy Director of the Colorado Nurses Association. Since then, I have…
Legendary Leader: Zipporah Parks Hammond
In the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Colorado Nurses Foundation has embarked on a program to honor the legacy of nursing leaders who have defied racism and paved…
Mindfulness and Hand Hygiene to Improve Burnout, Compassion Satisfaction, and Secondary Traumatic Stress in Interdisciplinary Teams: A Quality Improvement Project
Abstract Background: Burnout (BO) and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are both linked to high-cost burdens in the United States. The literature supports that BO reduction programs addressing chronic stress can reduce…
Navigating Your First Year as a Nurse: Essential Tips for New Graduates
As a new nurse entering the workforce, you are stepping into a rewarding and challenging career that requires resilience, dedication, and continual learning. You will encounter diverse clinical situations, develop…
Nurse’s Well-Being Dialogue at the Membership Assembly
For years, nurses have struggled with mental and emotional well-being due to the inherent demands and stressors of their profession. Nurses experience higher rates of mental health issues, substance abuse,…
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & the Role of The Colorado Nurses Association
Politics, policies, and health outcomes are innately linked. Nurses in the United States are in a pivotal position to influence these cycles to reduce disparities and improve population health. Social…