University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing

02/04/2026

Nursing school is busy with classes, clinicals, studying, and life. But with the right time management strategies, you can stay organized, reduce stress, and thrive. Small habits – like planning time to study or asking for help – can make a big difference. Check out these tips and more from our students and alumni to help you succeed. ⬇️
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Time management tips for busy undergraduate nursing students at CU Anschutz Nursing to stay organized, reduce stress, and succeed in nursing school.

02/04/2026

CU Anschutz Nursing is hiring! Dean Elias Provencio-Vasquez and the college invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services. In this leadership role, you will:
-Guide the college’s strategic financial direction
-Advise the Dean on key financial decisions
-Develop financial plans, projections, and resource allocations
-Ensure the college follows all relevant campus, University, and state fiscal policies and procedures
-Oversee annual budget development

You’ll join an innovative, dynamic, and forward-thinking academic community. CU Anschutz Nursing is transforming nursing education and preparing the next generation of nurse leaders.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today! ⬇️
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Learn more about Dean Provencio-Vasquez: https://zurl.co/6gOVz

02/02/2026

Colorado ACNM Affiliate announced new board members, including CU Anschutz Nursing's Dr. Leah Rashidyan and Deb Machado, MS, CNM, and midwifery student Kari Richardson! Congrats!

University Nurse-Midwives: University of Colorado Hospital

✨ Welcome Our New Board Members! ✨

We’re excited to share the results of our recent election and officially welcome the newly elected Board of Directors for the Colorado ACNM Affiliate 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:
🤍 Vice President: Leah Rashidyan, DNP, CNM, WHNP, MSN
🤍 Treasurer: Laura Sheperis, CM, RN
🤍 Member-at-Large: Deb Machado, CNM, MS
🤍 Student Representative: Kari Richardson, SNM, RN

We are so grateful to everyone who volunteered, ran for office, and took the time to vote. Our affiliate continues to thrive because of the dedication and leadership of our members 💪✨

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing board members - your service, time, and commitment have made a lasting impact 💐

Have ideas, questions, or want to get involved? Please reach out - we’re looking forward to an incredible year ahead!

With gratitude,
The Colorado ACNM Affiliate Board of Directors 💙

01/30/2026

Congrats to Pamela Swendseid, PMHNP, FNP, MAMHC! She recently joined the WAAIME executive board as scholarship chair. WAAIME is a part of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME), and awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in mining, geology, metallurgy, and other related fields. Pamela has been involved with WAAIME for several years.

“I really enjoy teaching and mentoring students in their educational journey, not just in nursing but other disciplines as well,” she says.

We’re excited to see her step into this leadership role! 🌟
Sheridan Health Services

01/29/2026

Do you want to become a nurse or advance your nursing career? Join us in February to learn about some of our undergraduate and graduate programs. We have several info sessions scheduled throughout the month so you can meet our Student Affairs team and faculty, learn about the application and admissions process, and hear about our innovative approach to nursing education. Plus, you'll have time to ask questions. We can't wait for you to join us!

Find a session that fits your schedule: https://zurl.co/pYa1T

Prospective students can learn about CU Anschutz Nursing and get a feel for the college’s programs by attending an online or in-person information session.

01/27/2026

🎉Big news from CU Anschutz Nursing! Our online master’s program jumped five spots to #12 in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings. Plus, our i-LEAD program is #10! We’re proud to set the standard for excellence in nursing education and remain the best nursing program in Colorado.

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01/26/2026

Some of our undergraduate students gained valuable hands-on experience over the past couple of weeks by volunteering at the National Western Stock Show and assisting with community health screenings. Thank you for doing a wonderful job representing the college and helping keep our community healthy. 🌟

Colorado Area Health Education Center Program Office

01/23/2026

✨ Our career fair was a huge success! More than 100 undergraduate students joined us to connect with potential employers, network with alumni, get resumes reviewed, learn about our graduate programs, and take professional headshots. A few big thank yous are in order:
📝 Our amazing alumni who reviewed 30+ student resumes
🍽 The CU Nursing Alumni Association for providing lunch
✅ Our Student Affairs team for coordinating and planning the event

We’re so grateful for the CU Nursing community for supporting and guiding our students as they take the next steps in their nursing careers.
Find other nursing career resources here: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/student-life/career-services

01/22/2026

Compassion. Leadership. Dedication to patient care. Those are some of the reasons why Patryk Woldarczyk was honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. He received 13 nominations (a record for CU Anschutz Nursing), highlighting how his classmates see him as a leader and an incredible soon-to-be nurse. Congratulations Patryk!

https://zurl.co/ND745

DAISY Foundation

University of Colorado Anschutz

CU Anschutz Nursing student Patryk Wlodarczyk turns personal loss into purpose, earning a DAISY Award for exceptional compassion, leadership, and advocacy.

01/21/2026

Join us next week for two exciting opportunities to learn about nursing research!

📍 Thursday, 1/29: Nursing Student Poster Session. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our students and hear about their cutting-edge research in different areas of nursing. Posters will be set up in the bridge between Ed2 North & South from 2-4 p.m.
💡 Friday, 1/30: Office of Research & Scholarship Day. Spend the day learning how research is advancing patient care. The event’s keynote speaker is Dr. Billy Rosa, an assistant attending behavioral scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in palliative care and health equity research. Register to attend in-person or online. https://zurl.co/rSISk

01/21/2026

A heads up for students, staff, and faculty: due to a power outage yesterday (1/20), Ed2 South is closed. Students, if you have a class scheduled in the building, check for emails from your faculty for guidance.

CU Anschutz Facilities Management is actively working toward bringing the building back online. You can find updates here: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/police/anschutz-alerts

01/19/2026

Today, CU Anschutz Nursing is honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice, equality, and compassionate leadership continues to inspire generations. As we celebrate MLK Day, we should be reminded that every act of kindness and every effort to lift others up moves us closer to the world Dr. King envisioned.