KEYSTONE, Colo. — The Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses (CSAPN) welcomed nurse practitioners and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) from across the state during its annual meeting held in conjunction with the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium (NNPS) in Keystone,…

The Nurses Furthering Knowledge (NFK) August Board Meeting set the direction for activities for 2026-27. Our September meeting discussed scholarship fundraising opportunities at the CNA Annual Conference held September 24 and resolutions, bylaw changes and business to be presented at…

Nursing education depends on experienced clinicians to prepare future nurses for increasingly complex healthcare environments. Nurses who transition from clinical practice into higher education bring valuable expertise in patient care, clinical judgment, communication, and professional nursing practice. However, bedside expertise…

Change is constant in healthcare. Nurses are often asked to incorporate changes into their work, and the pace of change can make it difficult to know what’s truly improving patient care. Some changes are straightforward, while others require considerable planning…

As we continue the series of articles from the Colorado Nurses Foundation (CNF) honoring the legacy of nursing leaders who have defied racism and paved the way for underrepresented nurses, we recognize that groups as well as individuals have been…

Correctional health nurses practice in unique settings with unique challenges. Incarcerated individuals are entitled to quality, unbiased care; however, they live within a highly restricted environment and often have complex physiological and psychosocial conditions. Loss of freedom and privacy, combined…

Scope of LPN Practice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are vital members of Colorado’s healthcare workforce. While their specific tasks are defined by the state’s scope of practice and employer policies, LPNs consistently center their work around direct patient care across…

Applying for jobs can be stressful. They take time and commitment, and you want to make sure you’re applying for a job that fits you and your skillset. But where do you begin? What are employers looking for? Dr. Krista Estes,…

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) cost about $4 billion a year in the United States. SUDs include alcohol, prescription medications, illicit drug use, tobacco, and substances such as heroin, methamphetamine, and other synthetic substances. Fentanyl is the most lethal drug epidemic…

ED Corner Mark Longshore, PhD, RN I am writing this on September 7, 2026, aka Labor Day. Facebook is littered with pro-union posts. Just last week I was reminded that the nurses at Swedish Medical Center voted to join National…