College of Nursing News

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

Aug 26, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

Disease detective finds her niche. Dual degree grad, Erin Blau, found her dream job after graduating from CU Nursing with DNP/MPH in 2017. Discover what being an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the CDC entails.

Aug 26, 2019 by Debra Melani

Three of our recent PhD graduates gravitated toward each other while in school and soon found a shared trait: They all had nursing in their blood.

Aug 22, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

New partnership aimed at aligning patient-focused philosophies of care.

Sep 4, 2019 by Debra Melani

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

Aug 20, 2019 by Debra Melani

Professor Amy Barton, who spearheaded the creation of the University of Colorado College of Nursing’s clinical enterprise, to step down from administrative post.​

Aug 16, 2019 by Debra Melani

Pair share progress in making data shareable, comparable, useful

Aug 8, 2019 by Dana Brandorff

Newly inducted CU Nursing student Iris Heidenfelder follows her grandmother's example and enrolls at CU. At 5, Heidenfelder had such a passion for healthcare she got her first set of scrubs and practiced on stuffed animals.

Aug 5, 2019 by Debra Melani

​CU Nursing faculty member Scott Harpin volunteers for major city vaccination campaign aimed at protecting the homeless population.

Jul 25, 2019 by Debra Melani

CU Nursing faculty and staff joined colleagues from around the nation at the 2019 Nurse Practitioner Symposium in Keystone.