Celebrating the life and legacy of Loretta Ford
From where it began, the College of Nursing wishes Lee a Happy 100th Birthday!
We celebrate the life and legacy of one of CU Nursing’s great innovators and educators – Loretta Ford, BS, MS, EdD, FAAN, FAANP. Co-founder of the Nurse Practitioner movement with Henry Silver, MD, FAANP, in 1965, Ford has shaped the nursing profession. Today, at 100 years young, Ford remains active. This year, she even Zoomed into CU Nursing classes providing our students with her unique perspective and insight.
 | We were members of the University of Colorado's Class of 1956 - Bachelor of Science Degree (Nursing).
When we were student nurses, in what was then called the University's School of Nursing, Loretta Ford was our Public Health Instructor. As she celebrates her 100th birthday, we are delighted to join the celebration by sending her our very best wishes. Top row L-R Janis Kessel Saferstein, Mary Jo Barnhart Powell Row 2 L-R. Meredith Schlater Blundell, Mary Faith Racen Brown Row 3 L-R. Marilyn Biehl Brown, Nancy Mc Philimy Riebe |
 | Phyllis Zimmer MN, FNP, FAANP, FAAN President, Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation; Faculty, University of Washington - Lee, you are my hero! Phyl |