News Journal Archives

Concept-Based Nursing—Shaping the Future Together

PRESIDENT’S CORNER Mavis Mesi-Goresko, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, RN, President As we look to the future of nursing in Colorado, concept-based nursing is emerging as a powerful, synergistic approach impacting everyone from nurse educators to bedside clinicians. At its core, concept-based…

Gala Event Honors Colorado Nurses

“An Evening in Excellence”, the 40th Anniversary Excellence in Nursing Awards Gala, was held in May. Attended by over 300 Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, their families, friends, employers and supporters, the Gala was held at the Denver Art…

GAPP Update, September 2026

Since the last publication deadline of Colorado Nurse, National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2026, was marked in Colorado with a Proclamation from Governor Jared Polis and recognition in both houses of the legislature. Senator C. Kipp, with Senator K. Mullica,…

Health PolicyWork – We All Have Our Roles

Mark Longshore, PhD, RN I know I use this corner of the Colorado Nurse to talk about legislative activities. Over the past six months, I have been reminded that the Colorado Nurses Association is the primary legislative action organization for…

Healthcare Policy Needs Nurses

Healthcare is changing rapidly, and nurses are carrying the weight of it every day. Yet despite our frontline expertise, nursing voices remain vastly underrepresented in legislative and policy spaces. Only a small number of nurses currently serve in Congress, and…

Nurses Furthering Knowledge

A Constituent Association of Colorado Nurses Association All NFK Board and Nominating Committee positions are filled for 2026-27. Board Members are Annette Cannon, President; Betsy Wolfe, Vice President: Irene Drabek, Secretary; Allison Windes, Treasurer; Kathy Crisler, Rita Beam, Jean Schroeder…

Partnerships for the Future of Nursing

Meaningful partnerships help strengthen the nursing profession and improve the health of our communities. The Colorado Nurses Association is proud to be working alongside members of the Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc., the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Denver…

Thinking About Advancing Your Nursing Career?

Signs You May Be Ready to Earn Your Master’s Degree in Nursing Going back to school for your master’s degree is a big decision. And not one to make lightly. It’s worth taking real stock of where you are professionally…