University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing

06/03/2026

Does inducing labor increase your chance of a C-section in midwife-attended births? New research from our midwives in the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health says no. In fact, the study found pregnancies beyond 41 weeks were more closely linked to higher C-section rates. Other key takeaways include:
🩺 Hospital stays were longer for women who were induced
🏥 Care setting and organizational culture influence birth outcomes

Read more about this study, including how midwifery care can support safe, evidence-based care here: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/labor-induction-not-linked-to-higher-cesarean-rates-in-midwife-led-births

Center for Midwifery Lone Tree Center for Midwifery at Longmont University Nurse-Midwives: University of Colorado Hospital Center for Midwifery at University of Colorado Hospital Sheridan Health Services

A review of 7,300 midwife attended births in 3 Colorado hospitals found induction rates didn't increase cesarean births compared to expectant management.

06/02/2026

Thinking about attending CU Anschutz Nursing for your MSN? We’re here to help you make that decision and make sure the timing is right. A few signs you might be ready:
🥼 You want more from work
🩺 You’re curious about the “why” behind care decisions
✅ Committing to school fits with your lifestyle
🧠 You want to learn more and grow as a nurse

Assistant Dean of Master’s Programs Dr. Krista Estes shares more signs you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing journey here:

Considering a master’s in nursing? Learn key signs you're ready, from career growth goals to timing, experience, and finding the right program.

06/01/2026

Alumna Lola Fehr MSN ('75), RN, CAE, PRP, FAAN, received the Nursing Eminence award at the Colorado Nurses Foundation's 2026 Nursing Excellence Gala last month! 💕

Eminence in Nursing Award

Most people cannot boast of a career that spans more than 60 years, but Lola Fehr has served as a visionary leader, innovator, and tireless advocate for nurses and the people they serve for her entire adult life. She has influenced the profession of nursing through leadership as the Executive Director of the Colorado Nurses Association, Executive Director of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Executive Director of the New York State Nurses Association, Interim President and CEO of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, and Interim CEO of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).

Throughout her career and into retirement, she has modeled the power of mentorship and lifelong learning. Even today, as a Certified Gallup Coach, she continues to mentor and coach nurses and students. She serves as a parliamentarian for the National Student Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nursing, and Colorado State University Faculty. Lola has also served as Lead Nurse Planner for several years for the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and continues as the lead nurse planner for the annual Nurse Educator Conference in the Rockies. As described by Elizabeth Pace, former Executive Director of Peer Assistance Services, she is “a nurse’s nurse…a mentor for many in our profession…a hero exemplified by her courage, wisdom, and unwavering advocacy.” We are so happy to thank her for her service to nursing and celebrate her sustained influence which exemplifies true nursing eminence. Thank you, Lola, for all you have done and continue to do for nursing! Congratulations on this well-deserved award!.

06/01/2026

Expanding access to care where it’s needed most: CU Anschutz Nursing’s rural midwifery program is helping address maternity care deserts across rural Colorado. For second-year student Martha Menchata, becoming a midwife was personal because she saw the need in her own community and stepped up to meet it. She and program director Denise Smith, PhD, CNM, FACNM, recently shared why this work matters with The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/nursing/the-daily-sentinel-a-home-grown-approach-to-maternity-care-deserts

Center for Midwifery at Longmont Center for Midwifery at University of Colorado Hospital University Nurse-Midwives: University of Colorado Hospital Center for Midwifery Lone Tree

CU Anschutz Nursing's rural midwifery program is helping bring care to maternity care deserts in rural Colorado.

06/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to alumna Erika Hernandez (MS VMHC '23)! She was named Employee of the Year at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. She was recognized for her dedication to improving veteran care and the healthcare teams that serve them, as well as for her leadership and drive to enhance VA operations. Plus, she was honored with a DAISY Award in 2023! Congratulations, and we’re so thankful for her continued work in elevating care for veterans. 💕

CU Anschutz Nursing alumna Erika Hernandez was named the Milwaukee VA's Employee of the Year.

05/31/2026

✨ CU Anschutz Nursing was well represented at the Colorado Nurses Foundation's 2026 Nursing Excellence Gala last month. The awards recognize nurses for their leadership and commitment to the nursing profession and improving patient care. Alumna Lola Fehr, MSN ('75), RN, CAE, PRP, FAAN, received the Nursing Eminence award. Congratulations!

05/29/2026

From ICU Patient to future nurse: Kari Sutherland’s nursing journey started with a life-changing moment in the hospital. She realized nursing was her path and enrolled in the CU Anschutz Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative to earn her BSN. She just finished her first year of nursing school and is committed to staying in southwest Colorado after graduation, not only to care for her family but also to care for patients in her community.

From patient to nurse, Kari Sutherland’s journey shows how CU Anschutz Nursing’s Fort Lewis program empowers rural students to earn a BSN close to home.

05/28/2026

✨ Our Youth Clinic is Moving — Same Team, Same Care, New Address ✨

Beginning June 17, CU Youth Health Clinic will relocate to Sheridan Health Services, just down the street.

While the youth clinic's address is changing, our providers, staff, and commitment to high-quality care remain the same. This move allows all our services (primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy) to be offered in one convenient location.

📍 New Location:
CU Sheridan Health Services
Oxford Avenue, Unit G1
Denver, CO 80236
📞 Phone: 303 315 6150 (no change!)

We’re here to support you during this transition and welcome any questions. We look forward to seeing you in our new space soon!
💙 The CU Youth Health Clinic Team

05/28/2026

Our future nurses start school NEXT WEEK (🎉😁)– and the excitement is real! Before officially starting their nursing classes, our incoming BS in Nursing students from three local community colleges (Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, and Red Rocks Community College) tackled real-world healthcare topics, such as mental health and cancer care, during their final semester of prerequisites. Along the way, they built confidence, strengthened teamwork and communication skills, and even started connecting with their future classmates at CU Anschutz Nursing. We’re looking forward to having them on campus soon!

Learn more here:

Aspiring nursing students present mental health projects, applying evidence-based practice and teamwork before starting CU Anschutz Nursing's BSN program.

05/27/2026

🎉 Exciting news! Assistant Professor Katy Kissler, PhD, CNM, has been named to the 2026 Class of Boettcher Investigators by the Boettcher Foundation and Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Dr. Kissler is one of eight early-career researchers who will each receive a $250,000 grant to fund up to three years of research. Dr. Kissler’s research will focus on using wearable devices and digital sensors to track vital signs in real time, aiming to predict certain infections during pregnancy.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, and we’re excited to see how her work will improve women’s health!

Learn more here:

CU Anschutz Nursing's Dr. Katy Kissler has been named to the 2026 Class of Boettcher Investigators.