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CA – Nurses Furthering Knowledge

Pat Barrow BSN, RN, co-founder of the Mile High Nurses Honor Guard, was our April Speaker. Ms. Barrow discussed the founding of the Honor…

The Power of Words

The analogies are many and varied. “Many branches, one tree” (Botany 101) and “One body, many members” (the Bible) are just two of them.…

Can’t Pay Us to Care

I have often said that while you can pay someone to do a job, you cannot pay them to care. Nurses just do it.…

GAPP Update

GAPP is best described as the legislative advocacy arm of CNA. An official committee of the Colorado Nurses Association, it meets twice…

Nurses Furthering Knowledge   

In February, Dr. Jean Schroeder, Board Member at Large, presented her personal and professional insights into living with Sjogren’s Disease, a chronic…

Education’s Impact on Public Health

As Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) advances through the 2025 legislative session, its increasingly clear that many factors impacting health are not labeled…
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership

Legendary Leader: Mary Frances Oneha

The Pacific Islander community represents a vibrant and diverse cultural heritage, and within this community, nurses have long played an essential role…
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership

Legendary Leader: Dr. Margaret Moss

This quarter, Colorado Nurses Foundation continues our Legendary Leaders series by honoring Dr. Margaret Moss, the first American Indian to hold both…

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Implementation of a discharge lounge

Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure timely care, reduces overcrowding, and improves overall patient satisfaction. However, several challenges can impede this process,…

AI and school health office communication

Although many options exist for school health office personnel and a student’s parents or guardians to communicate, phone calls may seem the simplest and most direct. If a call isn’t answered, leaving a message serves as an excellent backup. However,…

Female external urinary catheters: A nurse-led intervention

Indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs), although frequently overused according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are necessary for acute and chronic medical care. For example, the CDC notes several indications for their use, including urinary retention or obstruction,…

ESCAPE from delirium

Falls in hospitals frequently coincide with delirium, a common yet sometimes unrecognized comorbidity among geriatric patients. Delirium is characterized by sudden, rapid cognitive impairment (distinct from the gradual onset of disorders like dementia) and fluctuating levels of attention and awareness.…

Pericarditis

Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between…

Hair For You

Performing scalp and hair assessment is an integral part of patient-centered nursing practice. While frequently overlooked, missing this care may result in…