College of Nursing News

Nov 1, 2019 by College of Nursing Marketing

​CBD has been touted as a sleep aid, pain remedy and effective treatment for cancer-related side effects. What is CBD and how does it affect you? Is it really a miracle drug or is that just hype? CU Nursing helps demystify CBD, especially with elderly patients.

Oct 30, 2019 by Debra Melani

Our Sheridan clinics give youth a better shot at health and at school with their broad-based services. Check out how we help kids in the community. With a high homeless population, the youth in the Sheridan School District 2 benefit from our Sheridan health Services clinics in many ways, from getting a chance at sports to better teeth.

Oct 28, 2019 by Debra Melani

Students find clinical experience in Ecuador “life-changing.” Want to be next? Apply now!

Oct 22, 2019 by Debra Melani

A man on a mission: CU Nursing’s Sean Reed sounded the alarm at October Grand Rounds that a growing need for palliative care programs comes at a time of struggle. Check out one of his recent research projects aimed at saving the critical supportive care.

Oct 15, 2019 by Debra Melani

In a robust call for change, College of Nursing Dean Elias Provencio-Vasquez rallied his team on Oct. 14 in his first State of the College address with the University of Colorado.

Oct 10, 2019 by Debra Melani

As nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas) re-emerges in U.S. birthing centers, we are leading the way. Again. See how.

Oct 4, 2019 by Debra Melani

​CU Nursing alumna Heather Mena (MSN, ’18) recently won a prestigious Fulbright award for research on the practices and cultural traditions of midwives in Ecuador.

Sep 26, 2019 by Jessica Anderson DNP, CNM, WHNP, FACNM

​In recognition of National Midwifery Week (Sept. 30-Oct. 5), we want to commend our Certified Nurse Midwifes, who dedicate themselves to transforming women’s health care through education, research and clinical practice.

Sep 17, 2019 by Eben Carsey, MD

​When asked how she sees herself, Dr. Lynn Howe Gilbert, PhD, CPNP, RNC, FAAN, has said that, even before nurse or teacher, her identity is primarily as a child advocate.

Sep 12, 2019 by Debra Melani

Creepy creatures, dangerous stigmas and deadly oversights were part of CU Nursing’s premiere student poster presentation last week. Two dozen students highlighted their work, bringing the Education 2 Bridge to life with scholarly discussions and 75-plus attendees. Check out a snapshot of the research on display.

Sep 11, 2019 by Emily Cheshire, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC

Did you skip your flu shot last year? You are not alone. Learn about the different types of flu shots.

Sep 10, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

Dreams achieved and growing. CU Nursing alumna Marnie McKercher, Aurora Public Schools’ Lead School Nurse Consultant, decided that CU’s dual degree was the perfect program to expand her nursing education while also working with other public health professionals through the MPH. Read how she pursued her advanced DNP/MPH degree.

Sep 9, 2019 by Debra Melani

Our faculty members mentored two Lakota high school students focused on health sciences careers this summer. The young women hope to harness college educations in improving living conditions on their Pine Ridge Reservation someday.

Sep 4, 2019 by Debra Melani

​​Doctoral students welcomed back with food, music, shades.

Sep 3, 2019 by Debra Melani

From mass casualties to substance abuse — our own trauma expert Mary Beth Flynn Makic co-edited a book that shares new research and evolving challenges facing providers today.