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Implementing the JADA® System to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage in a Rural Setting: A Quality Improvement Project
The rural environment significantly contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in hospital systems delivering fewer than 460 newborns annually (Berstein et al., 2023). San Luis Valley Health (SLVH), the only hospital in the San…
From Zimbabwe to Colorado: A Journey of Leadership, Service, and Transformative Change in Nursing
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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…
Ed Corner: All Nurses Are Leaders
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Mark Longshore, PhD, RN, CNA Executive Director Writing this in early December, ANA is seeking signatures and stories from nurses about whether nurses are…
Safe Harbor Laws: Protecting Nurses and Patients
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Across the country, concerns about unsafe staffing, inappropriate delegation, and pressure on nurses to accept responsibilities beyond their scope remain persistent challenges in clinical…
Streamlining Telephone Triage: Improving Safety & Efficiency with a Red Flag List
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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…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing Education and Practice: What is Your Backup Plan?
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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in nursing education and practice offers significant benefits; however, overreliance on these tools without contingency plans poses critical…
The Colorado Council of Black Nurses Holiday Gathering!
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DECEMBER 14TH, 2025 AT THE HEALTH CAPITOL Thank you to all of the Nursing Organizations and community members that attended our annual Holiday Gathering. …
GAPP Update
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In preparation for the 2026 Legislative Session that commenced the second week of January, GAPP (Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee) met monthly through…
What CSAPN Does
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The Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses (CSAPN), a Constituent Association of the Colorado Nurses Association, plays a vital role in supporting APRNs across…
Calling all Psychiatric APRNs!!
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As you know, CAPPN (CO Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses) looks out for you and your autonomous practice in CO by being informed about legislative…
CNA Awards Presented at Annual Conference
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A highlight of the 2025 CNA Annual Conference was the Awards Reception. Hosted by the Metro Denver Oncology Nurses Society, the event provided a…
Nurses Furthering Knowledge
In lieu of a December Holiday Meeting ten of us met at First Watch Restaurant (Belmar) for breakfast on November 15. We…
Bridging the Divide: Utilizing Regional CHNA Findings to Inform Colorado Nursing Advocacy
Since stepping into my role as the Colorado Nurses Association Region 5 Board Director and co-chair of the Rural ANT, I began…
12 Things to Know About Earning Your Master’s Degree in Nursing
Tips to Help You Prepare and Succeed While Earning an Advanced Degree Choosing to continue your nursing education and earn a master’s…
Region 4 Updates
The San Luis Valley in south central Colorado is lucky to have two local nursing programs. Trinidad State College (TSC) in Alamosa,…
The Good and Bad of Grief
In the Coroner’s office, we interact and support those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. As a nurse, I…
News from the Field: Colorado Public Health Association
The Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) Nursing Section members are Public Health Nurses (PHNs) employed in urban and rural settings as well…
Your Roadmap to Certification: 8 Tips for MS in Nursing Students
Strategies to Tackle Test Prep with Confidence What is a certification exam? A certification exam is a national, board-certified exam for students…
Looking Forward
Mary Satre, MSN, MBA, RN, CNA President 2025 is not going out quietly. Activity within Colorado Nurses Association has been on high…
ED Corner
Mark Longshore, PhD, RN, CNA Executive Director Strong Together. I know I have used that phrase — from CNA’s Mission Statement— in…
Bringing Evidence to Life Through Clinical Narratives
At Denver Health, our new graduate nurse residency program is taking a fresh approach to teaching evidence-based practice (EBP). Instead of the…
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When fear shapes health: A nursing perspective on Latina women and access to care
A woman arrives at a clinic appointment quietly and cautiously. She has lived in the United States for many years and became a naturalized citizen long ago. On paper, she has every right to move freely through daily life, yet…
From applause to action: Why New York’s nursing strike matters for patients, nursing students, and the future of the nursing profession
On January 9, 2026, Kathy Hochul declared a State of Disaster Emergency in New York, citing critical healthcare staffing shortages across New York and surrounding areas. In the weeks that followed, nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job across multiple…
Targeted music listening therapy and post-procedure pain management: A quality improvement initiative
A gap analysis at the project site (which offers surgical services, including procedures requiring overnight admission and postoperative pain management with narcotic and non-narcotic pain medication) using retrospective chart reviews showed ineffective pain management based on patient self-reported pain scores.…
Nursing note: Reflections on 50 years of service
I entered nursing at a time when foundational care defined the profession. Bed baths were not merely routine tasks; they were opportunities to provide comfort, build rapport, and conduct meaningful patient assessments. Communication with patients was as essential as documentation,…
When fear shapes health: A nursing perspective on Latina women and access to care
A woman arrives at a clinic appointment quietly and cautiously. She has lived in the United States for many years and became…
From applause to action: Why New York’s nursing strike matters for patients, nursing students, and the future of the nursing profession
On January 9, 2026, Kathy Hochul declared a State of Disaster Emergency in New York, citing critical healthcare staffing shortages across New…
Targeted music listening therapy and post-procedure pain management: A quality improvement initiative
A gap analysis at the project site (which offers surgical services, including procedures requiring overnight admission and postoperative pain management with narcotic…
Nursing note: Reflections on 50 years of service
I entered nursing at a time when foundational care defined the profession. Bed baths were not merely routine tasks; they were opportunities…
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