College of Nursing News

Dec 17, 2019 by Debra Melani

One in four high school students admits to vaping within the past month, a national trend now linked to 48 deaths and thousands of illnesses (CDC). See how one CU Nursing student’s team in a campus contest created a plan to take the “cool” out of vaping.

Dec 13, 2019 by Debra Melani

CU College of Nursing student receives diploma in his second major life-changing ceremony this year.

Dec 13, 2019 by Debra Melani

CU Nursing student graduates with DNP, and leaves behind a potentially life-saving legacy.

Dec 12, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

Teacher. Waiter. Insurance Agent. Yoga Instructor. Massage Therapist. CNA. And, soon-to-be nurse. If it seems as if Alex Wilson has led an interesting life, you’d be right.

Dec 11, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

After 13 years as a professional ski patroller and a stint as a firefighter, this CU student made the tough decision to switch to a nursing career.

Dec 11, 2019 by Debra Melani

Soon-to-be CU Nursing graduate Claire Donovan has always planned a career centered on helping the underserved. A workshop on providing life-saving care to pregnant women in resource-constrained situations helped shape Donovan’s plans and is being offered again. Read her story and register for the Helping Mothers Survive two-day workshop now.

Dec 6, 2019 by Debra Melani Katelyn Nolan

As Fall 2019 graduation day nears (Dec. 14), final projects and exams abound. Here are just two examples of final Doctor of Nursing Practice projects that illustrate the impact of students’ work.

Dec 2, 2019 by Debra Melani

We were honored by our special guest at this year's College of Nursing Scholarship Luncheon. CU Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Leonard Dinegar shared his brush with death and the reason behind the nursing scholarship he created for us.

Nov 25, 2019 by Katelyn Nolan

The DAISY Award – created by the DAISY Foundation – is an on-going nurse recognition program in partnership with healthcare organizations around the world, acknowledging extraordinary and compassionate care.

Nov 25, 2019 by Debra Melani

Scott Ferguson loved life more than the average person. Before it was taken from him at age 49 by melanoma, he grew so touched by his nursing care during his months-long battle, he and his wife left a scholarship to CU’s College of Nursing. More than $60,000 already has been raised, a testament, in part, to the infectious spirit of an inspirational man.

Nov 21, 2019 by Debra Melani

When Laura McIntyre’s twin sister, Caty Nixon, broke down after an emotional day, McIntyre snapped and posted a photo, reminding everyone to be thankful for our nurses. CU Nursing professors note that it also serves as a self-care reminder for caregivers.

Nov 21, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

​Attacking the opioid epidemic tops the priority list for tomorrow’s medical professionals. Now, thanks to a $450,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant, our nurse practitioners can help make a difference as soon as they graduate. Read more, and see what our own Scott Harpin has to say about it.

Nov 19, 2019 by Katelyn Nolan

The DAISY Award – created by the DAISY Foundation – is an on-going nurse recognition program in partnership with healthcare organizations around the world, acknowledging extraordinary and compassionate care.