Sign up to receive the digital edition of Colorado Nurse

Below are recent articles from
Colorado Nurse, the official publication of the Colorado Nurses Association.

Thank you to our Sponsors

GAPP Update, September 2026

CO Vol. 126, No.3, Colorado Nurse
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…

Nurses Furthering Knowledge

CO Vol. 126, No.3, Colorado Nurse
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;…

Partnerships for the Future of Nursing

CO Vol. 126, No.3, Colorado Nurse
Meaningful partnerships help strengthen the nursing profession and improve the health of our communities. The Colorado Nurses Association is proud to be working alongside…

Gala Event Honors Colorado Nurses

CO Vol. 126, No.3, Colorado Nurse
“An Evening in Excellence”, the 40th Anniversary Excellence in Nursing Awards Gala, was held in May. Attended by over 300 Registered Nurses and Licensed…

TWO HEADS

The two-lane road, still covered with the previous night’s snowfall, blends into the surrounding drifts in the predawn. My eyes search the…

GAPP Update

The 2026 Legislative Session ran from January 14th to May 13th, completing its allotted 120 days. GAPP (Government Affairs and Public Policy…

LEGENDARY LEADER: Mary Seacole

This quarter, we continue a series of articles from the Colorado Nurses Foundation honoring the legacy of nursing leaders who have defied…

Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in

After the code: Making room for recovery before the next task

A code ends, the room clears, and the next patient still needs care. Nurses may move from a death, resuscitation, traumatic injury, rapid response, or morally difficult encounter directly into medication administration, family communication, documentation, and new clinical decisions. The…

Workplace Safety: A multidisciplinary approach

Nurses know that although workplace violence (WPV) isn’t part of our job, we frequently encounter it. Patients, visitors, and, unfortunately, sometimes co-workers can become verbally, sexually, or physically aggressive. As noted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare…



Nurse Resource Center