College of Nursing News

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 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 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 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.

Nov 18, 2019 by Debra Melani

Congratulations to CU Nursing’s Bonnie Gance-Cleveland, who won the Elisabeth H. Boeker Award for Faculty Excellence in Research. Her notable work has made a big difference in many young people’s lives. Read about her secrets to success.

Nov 11, 2019 by Debra Melani

From Agent Orange to PTSD, lessons from our military health program enhance her nursing care of veterans, one of our students says. Read her testimonial.

Nov 6, 2019 by Debra Melani

New drug-therapy textbook has CU Nursing written all over it. See who contributed.

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 28, 2019 by Debra Melani

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

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 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 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.