Tips to Help You Prepare and Succeed While Earning an Advanced Degree Choosing to continue your nursing education and earn a master’s degree is a big decision. Earning a higher degree allows you to expand your nursing knowledge and scope…

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in nursing education and practice offers significant benefits; however, overreliance on these tools without contingency plans poses critical risks to teaching, learning, and patient care.  AI tools are currently being utilized in Nursing Education…

As you know, CAPPN (CO Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses) looks out for you and your autonomous practice in CO by being informed about legislative issues that could impact our practice.  We want to be sure that we have good communication…

A highlight of the 2025 CNA Annual Conference was the Awards Reception. Hosted by the Metro Denver Oncology Nurses Society, the event provided a wonderful opportunity to recognize nurses who have contributed to CNA and nursing in Colorado. The evening…

Mark Longshore, PhD, RN, CNA Executive Director Writing this in early December, ANA is seeking signatures and stories from nurses about whether nurses are “professionals” deserving of higher loan limits for graduate education. By the time you read this, we…

Mavis Mesi, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, RN, President As we stand on the threshold of 2026, nursing is at a pivotal moment. The challenges we face—health disparities, workforce shortages, and evolving patient needs—demand bold leadership and unwavering commitment. This is more…

In preparation for the 2026 Legislative Session that commenced the second week of January, GAPP (Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee) met monthly through the end of 2025. Our contract lobbyist team – Capitol Success – informed us about budget…

The Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) Nursing Section members are Public Health Nurses (PHNs) employed in urban and rural settings as well as CDPHE, fulfilling diverse and complex roles. Our mission is to promote healthy communities by enhancing the practice…

In lieu of a December Holiday Meeting ten of us met at First Watch Restaurant (Belmar) for breakfast on November 15. We were honored to have Nan Morgan from Nurses in Action join us. Food and diapers were collected and…

The San Luis Valley in south central Colorado is lucky to have two local nursing programs. Trinidad State College (TSC) in Alamosa, CO offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), associate degree Nursing (ADN), the Practice Nurse exit option (allowing a short…

Across the country, concerns about unsafe staffing, inappropriate delegation, and pressure on nurses to accept responsibilities beyond their scope remain persistent challenges in clinical practice. Safe harbor laws offer nurses a legal and ethical mechanism to protect both themselves and…

UCHealth Patient Line RN Triage Telephone triage is a critical component in today’s healthcare landscape, ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based guidance when deciding where to seek care. At UCHealth, the Patient Line RN Triage team answers patient calls during clinic…

DECEMBER 14TH, 2025 AT THE HEALTH CAPITOL Thank you to all of the Nursing Organizations and community members that attended our annual Holiday Gathering.  It was a time to socialize, and connect, and donate food to Brother Jeff’s food pantry.…

In the Coroner’s office, we interact and support those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. As a nurse, I have also had experiences of caring for others on the worst days of their life and supporting families.…

The Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses (CSAPN), a Constituent Association of the Colorado Nurses Association, plays a vital role in supporting APRNs across the state through high-quality education, professional growth opportunities, career development, and statewide networking. This past quarter,…

Strategies to Tackle Test Prep with Confidence What is a certification exam? A certification exam is a national, board-certified exam for students who have earned their MS in Nursing to become a nurse practitioner or an advanced practice nurse. Each…