Thankful For So Much
Every November I take the opportunity to remember what I am grateful for as the year ends. This year, as always, I am finding more blessings than I can list in a newsletter, so here is my shortlist for 2022.
My husband. I have such a wonderful life partner and some public acknowledgment of all he does is in order. Thank you, Joe!
Our team at The Center. Always willing to stretch, take care of each other AND can achieve anything. You guys are the best!
New funding sources. This year the Johnson & Johnson Foundation and Janssen took a leap of faith to support our Grow Your Own APRN workforce initiative. The unending support for nurses they provide is extraordinary.
Our furry best friends. I am a dog person…and could be a crazy dog lady if my family allowed it, but really, pets are the best!
Midterm elections are over. At least for the most part, and in the end those who lost shook hands and congratulated others on a race well run. I appreciate the show of character.
All-wheel drive vehicles. Mountain driving in Colorado during winter can be hazardous and I often find myself glad to have all wheel drive!
Sunshine! The sun shines in Colorado 300 days a year. I grew up in the Midwest where winter can be gray, so when I look outside and so often see the sunshine, I am grateful.
Leadership Diversity Conference! This year we combined our Leadership and Diversity conferences into a single day event. We had 184 participants, and the day was filled with great energy! Thank you to our team who planned it and those who attended! It was wonderful!
Dr. Rosario Medina and Dr. Tammy Spencer. Rosario was inducted as a fellow into the American Academy of Nursing this year and Tammy was named the NLN Nurse Educator of the Year! Both work at CU and Colorado is lucky to have these wonderful educators and The Center is lucky to have them as partners.
Nurses! Colorado nurses and across the country continue to amaze and inspire me as I watch their work, learn of their efforts, and see the patient outcomes that are driven by great nursing care. Thank you all for your incredible work, talent, and expertise!
As always, I am so proud to be a nurse. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be well and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Ingrid Johnson DNP, MPP, RN, FAAN
President and CEO
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WOW, what a Conference!
On November 4th we hosted our Leadership Diversity Conference. Amazing speakers, content, posters and a ton of great conversation made for an incredible day.
Our attendees have spoken and they agree, it was a a great conference. Visit our conference website to see what they said and some fun pictures from the event.
Thank you to our sponsors! We cannot offer programs like this without your support.
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We are listed on Colorado Gives Day and are accepting donations now. Click on the Donate button to support this program.
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Scholarship for Nursing
Pathways to Practice
We are excited to announce our new Scholarships for Nursing Pathways to Practice. As Colorado’s only nursing focused healthcare workforce center our focus now, along with the rest of the country, is to help increase the number of nurses serving our communities. As a non-profit we need many resources to support our efforts. This is where you come in. We invite you to partner with us to help create a scholarship fund aimed at building our state’s nursing workforce.
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Rosario Medina PhD, FNP-BC, ACNP, CNS, FAANP, FAAN was honored as a 2022 inductee into the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Medina is a faculty member at the University of Colorado where she is a Professor of Clinical Teaching as well as a lead FNP at Sheridan Family Clinic and served as one of the Centers first Nursing Workforce Diversity mentors.
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Kathleen McInnis RN, MS - 2022 Nightingale
At our October all-staff meeting we took time to celebrate our very own Kathleen McInnis. Kathleen received the Nightingale award for advocacy in administration, education, research, and/or nontraditional nursing practice. Below is an overview of her project.
When hospitals closed to students due to the pandemic in 2020, refresher course participants (experienced nurses seeking to return to the workforce) were left out of the Governor's emergency orders allowing for student nurses to complete 100% of their clinical hours through a simulated clinical experience. After months of advocacy, data collection, presentations, and meeting attendance, the Colorado State Board of Nursing voted in October 2021 to allow nurses with inactive licenses the option to demonstrate competency and complete the requisite 120 clinical hours through up to 100% simulated clinicals. This decision has allowed Colorado to be a state leader in improving and expanding clinical education for previously licensed nurses that will transform the way nurses can re-enter the workforce, while helping to remove barriers for rural and disadvantaged nurses.
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Registration for the February Clinical Scholars Workshop is Now Open
February 13-17, 2023
Learn More & Register
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Caregiver Connections
We will be continuing our learning series for National Caregiver's Month
Wednesday, December 7, 4:30-5:30 PM MST: Good Grief: Understanding Grief and Loss
Wednesday, December 14th, 4:30-5:30 PM MST: Mindset through the Holidays
This will be an informal time to meet and network with other caregivers, learn about local resources, and discuss topics including Resilience, Self-care, grief and loss, and more!
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RECRUITING
Rural/Underserved Nurse Practitioners
Recruiting is under way for rural and underserved nurse practitioners who want their PMHNP certificate! Licensed nurse practitioners who are currently embedded in rural/underserved Colorado, Wyoming or New Mexico are eligible to apply for the fellowship. The fellowship provides:
- Financial stipend up to $18,500
- Flexibility to choose your school
- Monthly 1:1 academic and professional coaching
- Training related to telehealth, trauma-informed leadership, and integrated care models
Upon graduation, the PMHNP contractually agrees to practice in a rural/underserved setting for a minimum of two years for each year of funding received and once qualified, precept at least one student a year.
Interested & qualified, apply here:
Call Callie Anne Bittner for more information at 720-699-7834
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Colorado Age Friendly Health Systems Coalition
Our Coalition has officially launched! The virtual kick-off will be Tuesday, 12/6 at 9 AM. The vision of our coalition is to promote and support the adoption of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) Age Friendly Health System (AFHS) framework, concepts, and components as the standard practice of care across all Colorado healthcare settings.
All are welcome to attend. Learn about the nationwide AFHS movement from the IHI, hear about the newly updated Colorado Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) State Plan. Additionally, you will learn from current AFHS participants how Colorado is already taking the lead. The Coalition's charter will also be announced at this kick-off meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Registration is now open for our next Virtual Simulation cohort. This challenging, yet rewarding experience is available to any Registered Nurse looking to brush up on clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills!
Benefits of virtual simulation
Experience from the comfort of your home
Cohort Model; participate with other nurses
Interactive, real cases
Weekly debriefing sessions
Receive individual support and feedback
Gain the necessary critical thinking skills and self-confidence you need to return to the clinical setting! Deadline to register is 11/23! Click here for more info and registration.
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