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Brandi Farrell DNP, CPNP-ACPC, RN
(She/her)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching
- College of Nursing
- SOM-SRG-PEDS CLINICAL
Email Address:brandi.farrell@cuanschutz.edu
Primary Phone:303-724-8850
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Education II North
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Brandi Farrell is a double board-certified primary and acute care pediatric nurse practitioner in the Dept of Pediatric Surgery at Children’s Colorado and an assistant professor in the CU College of Nursing. She has previous academic appointments at Catholic University, University of Pennsylvania, UT Arlington, and UT Health San Antonio.
During her two decades as a pediatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Farrell has practiced at several of the nation’s premier pediatric hospitals including: Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Children’s National Medical Center; Temple Children’s Medical Center; Cook Children’s Medical Center; Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas; and UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Farrell’s specialty focus is pediatric trauma, emergency care, and critical care with a specialization in quality improvement, pediatric trauma, and child maltreatment.
Her current research interests include practice improvement; child trafficking; pediatric trauma/burns; and NP scope of practice.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC - DNP
- University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA - MSN
- Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR - BSN
Awards
- 2016 School of Nursing Dean's Award for Research, The Catholic University of America
Affiliations
- 2022 Executive Leadership Cohort, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- 2021-Present Legislative Ambassador, Texas Nurse Practitioners
- 2020-Present Planning Committee Member, Cultural Inclusion Conference
- 2020-2023 Legislative Chair, STAC NAPNAP (now president-elect)
- 2019-Present Pediatric Trauma Society, Advance Practice Provider Chair 2020-2023
- 2019 Capitol Day Legislative Visits, Texas Nurse Practitioners
- 2018-2020 Education Committee for AC SIG, NAPNAP
- 2008 Nurse in Washington Internship, PADELVAL NAPNAP
- 2004-2008 Legislative Committee, PADELVAL NAPNAP
Bachelor's in Nursing: Traditional Pathway
The Traditional Pathway is a full-time, 24-month Bachelor of Science option, designed for students who may or may not have earned a degree in the past. This program includes classroom, clinical simulation, and clinical practice as part of the curriculum. The Traditional Pathway program will be primarily offered at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. However, Traditional students may be required to attend some classes or labs at the CU South Denver location in Lone Tree. Students interested in the Traditional Pathway option apply through NursingCAS before the application deadline. Once admitted, students begin their program the following summer semester. The pace of the Traditional Pathway facilitates the integration of learning and acknowledges that students balance a number of responsibilities while completing their nursing education. However, please note that this is a full-time program of study; many students find it difficult to work more than 10-20 hours per week.
Time to Complete
24 monthsFull-time
Location
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
99% of alums employed
one year after graduation
97% pass rate
NCLEX licensing examLocation
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado
Credits
33 core credits
12 elective credits
Example courses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
- Patient-centered health assessment
- Foundations in nursing practice
- Pathophysiology for nurses
Your future
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing provides a wide variety of career choices. Upon successful completion of the BS nursing program and the national licensure examination (NCLEX), baccalaureate prepared nurses are able to choose from a wide variety of practice settings.
Careers
- Staff RN
- RN case manager
- Acute care nurse
- School nurse
Settings
- Clinic
- Hospital
- School
- Health department