Faculty and Staff Directory
Do you have a question or need assistance? Our directory provides a list of CU Nursing faculty and staff members. Some faculty profiles include links to research and a brief biography, so you can learn more about their expertise.
Elias Provencio-Vasquez PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP
Dean and Professor
- College of Nursing
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Education II North
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Dr. Elias Provencio-Vasquez has dedicated over 40 years to transforming healthcare, championing vulnerable populations, and inspiring the next generation of nurses. From his humble beginnings at a community college to becoming the Dean of the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing, Dr. Provencio-Vasquez embodies the true spirit of perseverance and passion. He's not just an educator – he's a pioneering researcher, a compassionate clinician, and a national leader who has made significant contributions to healthcare for at-risk women and their families.
As a bilingual expert, Dr. Provencio-Vasquez has broken barriers, leading groundbreaking research projects funded by the CDC and NIH that have made real differences in communities across the United States. Today, CU Anschutz Nursing is Colorado's #1 Nursing Program.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatrics
- Women at Risk for substance use/abuse, high risk sexual behavior and intimate partner violence
- Bi-lingual
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- 2001 - Post-Graduate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing
- 1992 - PhD in Nursing Research, University of Arizona College of Nursing
- 1986 - Master's in Maternal/Child Nursing, University of Arizona College of Nursing
- 1983 - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate University of Arizona Colleges of Nursing/Medicine
- 1981 - Bachelor's in Nursing, Northern Arizona University
- 1978 - Associate of Arts in Nursing (AAN), Gateway Community College
- 1975 - Associate's in Mental Health, Gateway Community College
Affiliations
- FAAN
- FAANP