I love being a nurse practitioner. I went to nursing school to learn to care for patients. When I went to nursing school, I actually learned about the art, science, ethics, and people within nursing; Carpers’ ways of knowing shaped my early…

At Denver Health, our new graduate nurse residency program is taking a fresh approach to teaching evidence-based practice (EBP). Instead of the traditional model, where new grads search the literature, design a practice change project, and present it with little…

In response to the growing influence of federal policies affecting Colorado’s social, economic, and health systems, the CNA Board of Directors and staff determined earlier this year that the Association must proactively affirm its values through a comprehensive position statement…

Mark Longshore, PhD, RN, CNA Executive Director Strong Together. I know I have used that phrase — from CNA’s Mission Statement— in previous ED Corners, but the happenings of the past few months has significantly increased the meaning behind it.…

Governor Polis called the Colorado State Legislature to a Special Session from August 21st to 26th. Focus was on resolution of the state budget deficit and the implementation of the AI Bill passed by the 2024 Session (the latter has…

Mary Satre, MSN, MBA, RN, CNA President 2025 is not going out quietly. Activity within Colorado Nurses Association has been on high alert with the Legislative Special Session in August and all the implications of changes at the Federal level…

The Denver Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses is proud to announce that Denver has been selected to host the 2026 national nurse’s conference. The event will occur July 14 to 17, 2026 at the Marriott Denver Tech Hotel.…

Our August Board Meeting set the direction for NFK activities for 2025-26. We will focus on fundraising for our scholarship, hosting speakers at our monthly meetings and community outreach especially to SONs. In lieu of a September meeting, members attended…

The Research ANT continues to advance CNA’s mission and promote nursing scholarship through monthly meetings and collaborative initiatives. Recent efforts include an examination of AI research and policies impacting nursing and publication of an executive summary in Colorado Nurse entitled…

We are living in troubled times. The pace of change, ongoing uncertainty, and the weight of division in our communities create a constant undercurrent of stress. As Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses, we know the toll this takes on mental health—our…