Imagine a workplace where respect and civility are the norm between co-workers. Imagine where we build up rather than drag down. Imagine where conflict negotiation entertains active listening, respect, and tolerance. Workplace civility fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust,…

Mark Longshore, PhD, RNThe past three months have been eye opening for me. The CNA Board meeting in July was the first with me as Executive Director. Margaret Bishop and I had a good conversation with some of the Board…

As a former Nursing Simulationist and Sim Creator, Forensic Nurse and now as a Coroner, I strongly believe that interprofessional teamwork is of great importance when providing care to others. It should be more than a concept and put into…

In 2024, the Nursing Research Advisory & Networking Team (A.N.T.) of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) conducted a brief online evidence-based practice (EBP) needs assessment of Colorado nurses. EBP is defined as the application of research findings and other types…

Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a framework that emphasizes the importance of integrating health considerations into all areas of policymaking. A critical aspect of this approach is the recognition that public health is largely impacted by policies outside of…

This is the second in a series of articles from the Colorado Nurses Foundation honoring the legacy of nursing leaders who have defied racism and paved the way for underrepresented nurses. In this issue, we honor Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde. Her…

As healthcare continues to grow more complex, many newly graduated nurses feel unprepared for the demands of patient care. Longitudinal clinical placements may offer a more effective alternative to traditional nursing rotations. The Need for a Longitudinal Approach Traditional clinical…

As the demand for highly skilled nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to rise, ensuring the clinical readiness of NP graduates has never been more crucial. Traditional didactic methods, while foundational, often fall short in equipping students with the necessary hands-on experience…

Defining well-being for nurses, providers, and other healthcare workers is a complex task, often proving to be a challenging and intricate process. The literature suggests that a comprehensive understanding of nurse well-being is still a puzzle, especially in the current…

Mary Satre, MSN, MBA, RN, CNAResearch has long informed us that patients tend to recover faster and better if they are cared for by someone who looks like them. The Sullivan Report, published in 2004, drew attention to the rapidly…