College of Nursing News

Apr 17, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

Our College of Nursing Faculty has been helping local news departments with information regarding the Covid-19 virus. From graduation requirements to cloth masks to federal funding of our nurse-led clinics -- here’s a wrap up of recent news coverage.

Apr 16, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

With the help of University of Colorado leadership, CU Nursing faculty, lobbyists, and State Representatives and Senators, Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 038 on April 15, 2020 to temporarily suspend State Board of Nursing statutes in order to expand the health care workforce. The Order temporarily suspends some State Board of Nursing rules for nursing programs. This allows our students to complete their programs in a timely fashion to help fight the Covid-19 outbreak, and also addresses the current nursing workforce needs in the state of Colorado.

Apr 16, 2020 by Sabs Sheppard

CU Nursing student reflects on her recent global health experience in Nepal where she along with seven other students and two faculty members got a dose of public health and culture.

Apr 15, 2020 by Dana Brandorff

Sheridan Health Services receives funding from the federal government as part of its Health Center Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds.

Apr 14, 2020 by Dana Brandorff

With 35 participants, the CU Nursing Virtual Film Festival Provides a Forum for Lively Discussion and an Opportunity to Reconnect

Apr 14, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

The College of Nursing Dean, Dr. Elias Provencio-Vasquez is providing weekly video messages to connect with and provide updates to our community about what’s happening at the College during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Apr 13, 2020 by Dana Brandorff

When CU Nursing PhD student Brittni Goodwin realized there weren’t enough N95 masks for her colleagues at area hospitals, she went to work to get the needed supplies. She contacted Home Depot with an email plea to reserve masks for health care workers and her efforts paid off! CU Anschutz received a donation of 10,000 N-95 masks April 6.

Apr 10, 2020 by Dana Brandorff

CU Nursing Graduate Oriana Cruz, FNP, Serves on the Front Lines in New York

Apr 9, 2020 by Katelyn Nolan

Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Vogel Perry has lead an adventurous life traveling the world as a humanitarian, educating future nurses, and creating innovative operations to help those in need.

Apr 8, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

An addiction recovery pilot program sees an increase of patients during Covid-19 outbreak. Funded through SB19-001, the program delivers medication assisted treatment to those affected by the opioid crisis. In the program, CU Nursing faculty train local NPs and PAs to deliver treatment in Pueblo and Routt counties. Read about the program and uptick in cases seeking assistance.

Apr 3, 2020 by Dana Brandorff

CU Nursing and Seedwoorks Films presents a Virtual Film Festival. Joins us as we cover the history of CU Nursing in film and chat online with a few of Colorado's own Living Legends and ask them questions during our interactive "fireside" chats.

Mar 31, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

Covid-19 has definitely had an impact on all of our lives, but none more than our faculty and students. Rising to the occasion, our student workers are sharing how they are dealing with this new normal.

Mar 26, 2020 by College of Nursing Marketing

Sheridan Health Services receives federal funding to help with Coronavirus response. Learn more about the organizations who recently received funds.