The American Nurses Association is committed to providing #nurses with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding the current legislative and regulatory developments related to addressing #COVID19. Information will be updated regularly. https://bit.ly/2xKgQxm.  Please check  "News" on this website for regular updates from Colorado's Governor Polis and other State Agencies. 

Colorado Nurses Association Advocates for Action

We need to hear from you.

As providers are eager to expand elective, non-emergent health care services, we want to be sure that front line workers continue to have the resources necessary to provide for safe and quality care for patients, while maintaining personal safety as well.

Please take a moment and complete the following survey designed to inform Colorado Nurses Association leadership of what is working and what needs work to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and assure workforce safety.

Colorado Nurses Association Advocates for Action : COVID-19

Thank you.

Colorado Nurses Association Wants to Support You

Colorado COVID-19 Nurse Support Group for All Colorado RNs and LPNs

Colorado RNs and LPNs are on the front line dealing with the Coronavirus public health crisis. Colorado Nurses Association is offering voluntary support groups to aid in shared problem solving.  The group is facilitated by experienced RNs and APRNs and hosted through a HIPAA compliant telephonic platform.

The first support groups will begin Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 7pm – 8pm and will run weekly through June 23, 2020.  

These groups are available at no-cost for all Colorado RNs and LPNs. Peer support groups are not intended to replace treatment, therapy or self-help groups. 

To register, click the button below. Information collected through this link is confidential, and will only be used by the facilitator.

Register Here

Gov. Polis provides update on COVID-19 in Colorado

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"Now is the time to be diligent": Nurse urges Coloradans to follow safer-at-home guidelines 
 Featuring CNA Vice President Laura Rosenthal, DNP, ACNP

Denver 7

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Virtual Town Hall: The State of Our Hospitals

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ABC World News Tonight with David Muir  with Representative Kyle Mullica, RN -- April 2, 2020

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Updates on future Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) meetings will be posted here and on the calendar.

Save the Date: CNA's 2020 Annual Meeting and Assembly is October 16-17, 2020!

When: October 16-17th

Where: Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel 

Registration will open this summer! Please reach out to i[email protected] if you have any questions.

#EndNurseAbuse

One in four nurses experience work place violence, such as physical violence, disruptive behavior, intimidation or harassment from patients, patients family, or hospital personnel.

For this recording, ANA worked with the iHeart political team as well Sarah Baca, an ANA and Colorado State Nurses Association member who attended our 2019 Hill Day and Membership Assembly, and who spoke passionately about the issue of workplace violence in a meeting with Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-1), who committed to supporting the relevant legislation following the meeting – a clear sign of Sarah’s ability to persuade on this important topic.

The 60-second advertisement articulates the prevalence and scope of the challenges that nurses face, and closes by encouraging listeners to learn more and get involved by engaging at ANA's endnurseabuse.org microsite. This is a great way to build on the collaborative work completed following ANA's June webinar, where attendees have been encouraged to deepen their involvement by signing our #EndNurseAbuse pledge, taking the relevant legislative action, or both.

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CNA Call for Volunteers 100 Nurses for 100 Legislators

The Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) Board of Directors, in partnership with the CNA Government Affairs & Public Policy Committee want you to become a Nurse Legislator Liaison.

Our intention with this work is to match 100 CNA members with Colorado's 35 Senators and 65 Representatives by connecting you personally with Senators and Representatives from your home Districts.  We want to build a strong, consistent voice of nursing in Colorado, somewhat akin to "When Nurses Speak, Legislators Listen".

If you are interested in joining this momentum, please submit your name and e-mail address to [email protected] or call us at 855 848 8970 for more information.

4 Million Reasons to Celebrate 

During National Nurses Week, the Colorado Nurses Association would like to extend a special thanks to you, our nurses, as you continue to provide the highest level of quality care to your patients. You deserve special recognition for your vast contributions and the positive impact you make every day!

Beginning in 1993, The American Nurses Association declared May 6-12 as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession.

 Nurses Again Outpace Other Professions for Honesty, Ethics

Do You Want to Impact Colorado Health Care Policy?

You can be a leader in shaping Colorado’s nursing practice, delivery of patient care, and access to health care.

Make your voice heard!

• The GAPP on line forum, on CNA website, allows all nurses in Colorado to share your insight and influence policy.

 What is GAPP?

• GAPP is Colorado Nurses Association’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee. GAPP drives public policy pertinent to healthcare and the nursing profession.

How do I get involved?

1. If you are not already a member, become a member of the Colorado Nurses Association
2. Set up your CNA website login and profile
3. Log in as a CNA member → Hover mouse over Member Center →  In the drop down menu hover overGov’t Affairs and Public Policy → You will see  Gov’t Affairs and Public Policy Forum, click on that → Start Impacting Policy!

 GAPP needs and looks forward to your input. 

Your CNA Website

Members-- did you know you can interact with other members from your DNA or SIG online? Login and go here to start connecting!

How to Login

Username-- this is the email you gave ANA when filling out your membership application. Don't have an email? Call CNA at 720-457-1194 and they'll get you a username.

Password-- request to reset your password here.

If you need assistance, please reach out to [email protected] or 720-457-1194.

Did you know?

ANA processes all the membership applications and sends to CNA around the 10^th of each following month. Once CNA receives this list, we update your profile on our website. Need a change or access to the website faster? Email [email protected] and we can make that happen*. 

*Please note, to make a permanent change to your profile, you must update your ANA profile.

• Simply log on to “My ANA” at NursingWorld.org and you'll see a link in the blue section in the middle of the page to “Modify Profile.” By clicking on this link, you will be taken to a page where you are able to update your address, phone, email, and demographics. This will help assure you are receiving all the information and alerts that are included as a benefit of membership. Members can also reset their user name and password on this page.

• OR email ANA here.