ANA/Mayo Clinic Nurse Well-Being Survey

November 20, 2017

ANA is very excited to be partnering with the Mayo Clinic to undertake a comprehensive survey of ANA members focused on the health and well-being of registered nurses.  The survey was launched via email today and will continue for the next 6 weeks.

This effort aligns with a survey of physicians providing comparable data across disciplines.  It also relates to ANA’s ongoing participation on the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. 

Governor Announces State Board Of Nursing Appointments

Posted: Nov. 20, 2017

DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced Boards and Commissions appointments to the State Board of Nursing.

The State Board of Nursing examines and licenses registered and practical nurses. It also approves nursing programs and standards, and investigates complaints filed against nurses. 

For a term expiring July 1, 2019:

Mikolyn Renee Twyman, LPN of Aurora, to serve as a licensed practical nurse, and occasioned by the resignation of Chrissy Roberts, LPN of Denver, appointed;

For a term expiring July 1, 2021:

Constance Anne Schmidt, DNP, MHA, RN, FACHE of Arvada, a licensed professional nurse engaged in nursing service administration, and occasioned by the resignation of Carolyn Lucey Sanders, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, FACHE of Greenwood Village, appointed.

'Defining Hope' Movie & Mixer Draws 100-Plus To Denver's SieFilm Center

Posted: Nov. 20, 2017

The 'Defining Hope' Movie & Mixer organized by the Colorado Nurses Association and the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of the Rockies was a big success, drawing 100-plus attendees last week to Denver's Sie FilmCenter. 

The movie follows eight patients with life-threatening illness, and the nurses who guide them to make critical choices along the way as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living. It is about optimism and helps us define what 'quality of life' really means. This movie explores what makes life worth living and what to do for ourselves and our loved ones as we get closer to the end of life. Through the stories of patients, families, nurses, and healthcare professionals, the conversation around quality end-of-life care is brought to the forefront. Defining Hope: Official Trailer

The film is being released in limited screenings across the country in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Once again, thanks to our event sponsors & exhibitors, who helped defray costs!

Sponsors

• Title Sponsor: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
• Popcorn Sponsor: University of Northern Colorado Extended Campus

Exhibitors

• CIVHC
• Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
• Grand Canyon University 
• Lutheran Hospice and Palliative Care 
• Seasons Hospice And Palliative Care Of Colorado LLC
• The Denver Hospice 
• University of Northern Colorado

"Defining Hope" Movie & Mixer This Thursday, Nov. 16

Posted: Nov. 14, 2017

If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, do so soon! Limited number available and we are getting close to selling out. This is the ONLY screening of this documentary scheduled in Colorado.

About The Movie
Defining Hope follows eight patients with life-threatening illness, and the nurses who guide them to make critical choices along the way as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living. It is about optimism and helps us define what 'quality of life' really means. This movie explores what makes life worth living and what to do for ourselves and our loved ones as we get closer to the end of life. Through the stories of patients, families, nurses, and healthcare professionals, the conversation around quality end-of-life care is brought to the forefront.

Defining Hope: Official Trailer

The film has been completed and is being released in limited screenings across the country in November 2017, in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Thank you to our two event sponsors:

• Title Sponsor: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
• Popcorn Sponsor: University of Northern Colorado Extended Campus

Thank you to our Exhibitors:

• CIVHC
• Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
• Grand Canyon University 
• Lutheran Hospice and Palliative Care 
• Seasons Hospice And Palliative Care Of Colorado LLC
• The Denver Hospice 
• University of Northern Colorado

Sie FilmCenter
2510 E Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
Ticket price: $15 (tickets must be purchased through CNA - not through the Sie FilmCenter)

The Sie FilmCenter is located next to the Tattered Cover and Twist & Shout, across from East High School. There is plenty of FREE parking in the center's parking garage. Click here for a map and directions.

Buy your tickets here!

4:45 p.m. - Plan to Arrive 
5:00 p.m. - Introductions and Title Sponsor Address
5:30 p.m. - "Defining Hope" film
6:45 p.m. - Networking/Reception & Exhibitors
8:00 p.m. - Evening Concludes

How to I receive the contact hours available for viewing the film? 
Nurses will receive 1.25 free contact hours for watching the film and completing the evaluation thanks to the generous support of Walden University.  Walden University is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain your CE, please visit http://www.hope.film/cne. Your evaluation will NOT be available until AFTER the end time of your screening. If you attempt to log in to the system now, you will be able to pre-register for your CE, but you will NOT be able to complete the evaluation and receive your contact hours until after the screening. If you have any questions or issues with the registration system, please contact me after November 1st.

After you complete the evaluation, you will be able to download or print your certificate. For November screenings, your evaluation will be available until December 15th, 2017.

Interested in exhibiting at, or sponsoring this event?
Exhibitors pay $100.00 for a table in the bar/reception area. Drink/Reception sponsor available for $500.

• To exhibit, click here to purchase your table
• To sponsor, please contact CNA at [email protected].
• Space is limited, so act soon!

THANKS AGAIN TO OUR SPONSORS!