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Going the extra mile oftengoes unnoticed in the nursingprofession. So when accoladesand awards are given, it’sunexpected.

That couldn’t be more truefor Tracey Anderson who wasnamed the 20 10 NursePractitioner of the Year.

“I almost fell out my mychair when I got this call from

Margare t F i t zgera ld (arenowned leader of NPeducation) and she told metha t I had won , ” sa idAnderson, a critical care nursepractitioner and director ofneurocritical care programdevelopment at University ofColorado Hospital (UCH).

“I was honored that I wasnominated and that theyconsidered me, but it was notanything I was expecting,” shesaid.

Anderson, MSN, CNRN,FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, was chosenf rom severa l hundrednominees nationwide andpresented the award byFitzgerald in May at theNational Conference of NursePrac t i t ioners (NCNP) inChicago.

The recognition for herwork came about thanks toAnderson’s colleague andfriend Mary Tierney.

As a nurse practitioner inNeurovascular InterventionalRadiology at UCH, Tierneyworks closely with Andersonand knew she wanted tonominate her friend aftera t t end ing the NCNPconference a few years ago.

“She is somebody whois incredible with everything

College of Nursingprofessor named a

Fellow of theAmerican Academy ofNurse Practitioners

Victoria Erickson, PhD,PNP-BC, associate professor andMS/DNP program director atthe University of ColoradoCollege of Nursing, was recentlyinducted as a Fellow of theAmerican Association of NursePractitioners (FAANP).

“It is an honor to beselected as a Fellow by theAANP,” said Erickson.

The FAANP program wasestablished in 2000 to recognizenurse practitioner leaders whohave made outstandingcontributions to health carethrough nurse practitionerclinical practice, research,education, or policy. Priorityinitiatives of FAANP are thedevelopment of leadership andmentorship programs for nursepract i t ioners and nursepractitioner students.

Fellows of the AANP arevisionaries committed to theglobal advancement of nursingthrough the development ofimaginative and creative futurenurse practitioner leaders, andas such, hold an annual thinktank to strategize about thefuture of nurse practitionersand health care outside theconfines of traditional thinking.A limited number of nursepractitioners are selected for thishighly coveted distinction eachyear.

Erickson will continue thetradition of contributing to themission of the AANP andpromoting the role of the nurse

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recognized for heraccomplishments in nursingcare and education as well asfor her state and nationalleadership in health care andpolicy. Vicki is clearly knownfor her continued excellence innursing, primary care andmentoring others,” said PatriciaMoritz, PhD, FAAN, dean ofthe University of ColoradoCollege of Nursing.

AANP was founded in 1985and is the oldest, largest, andonly full-service nationalprofessional organization for

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she does and doesn’ t get therecognition,” said Tierney, RN, MSN,ANP-BC, FNP-BC.

Tierney recruited Anderson toColorado 10 years ago and theyworked together at Longmont UnitedHospital as NPs before eventuallyjoining UCH.

In her nomination letter, Tierneywrote: “[Tracey] has a true gift forcaring and exemplif ies al l theattributes that this award represents;c l in i ca l exper t i s e , l eader sh ip ,community service and education. Sheis respected by patients, families,physicians, staff, students and peersand is known as the ‘go to person’when clinical advice or direction isneeded.”

When the NCNP called Tierneyto ask how to contact Anderson totell her she had won, she said shebawled.

“I really thought she should win.I was only surprised in that usuallythe great people don’t get recognized.I was very pleased for her,” Tierneysaid. “She deserves it and is someonewho always goes the extra mile tomake sure patients and nurses arewell taken care of.”

One of Anderson ’ s b igges taccompl i shment s was l ead ingdevelopment of UCH’s Stroke Program.From 2006 to 2008, she was clinicaldirector for the program whichformalized a hospital-wide structureand process for stroke care.

The first year of the program,Anderson said the hospital saved about$2.7 million and reduced hospital staysby 496 days by creating a process tomove stroke patients through thehospital more efficiently.

“It was very exciting to takesomething that had been started by acouple of forward- thinking physiciansand develop it into a true structuredprogram, monitoring quality measuresand outcomes,” she said.

Anderson also led the way forUCH’s Joint Commission Certificationas a Primary Stroke Center, whichrecognizes the hospital’s excellence instroke care, in 2008. The certificationrecognizes programs that meetstandards in terms of response times,as well as a higher level of care basedon intervention, rehab services and

patient education. Formalizing thestructure and meeting such standardscan take four or five years in manycases, but Anderson said the dedicatedteam at UCH achieved it in less thana year.

Anderson has worked as the NPfor neurosurgery at UCH for five years,seeing and managing patients andassisting in the operating room. Sheis also responsible for the developmentof the neurocritical care MD and NPfellowship programs.

In addition to her work at UCH,Anderson also works as an NP forEmergency Physicians of the Rockiesat Poudre Valley Health System’sMedical Center of the Rockies (MCR)in Loveland and Poudre ValleyHospital in Fort Collins. She is also aclinical nurse specialist at MCR, whereshe works on standards of care andnursing education and development,driving the clinical practice of nursesin the ER.

Anderson’s career didn’t start outin critical care. She earned herbachelor’s degree in Social Services in1987 from Northern Illinois Universityand worked in that field until shewent to nursing school. She earnedher ADN in 1992 f rom E lg inCommunity College in Illinois andworked in critical care for 12 yearsbefore she decided to become an NP.She became board certified as a familycare nurse practitioner after earningher MSN in 2001 from DePaulUniversity in Illinois. She completedher acute care NP postmaster’scertificate from St. Louis Universityin 2009. She is also credentialed as acertified neuroscience registered nurse(CNRN).

When working in the ICU,Anderson said she “kind of fell into”neurosurgery by default as she endedup with a lot of patients with headinjuries and was asked by several ofthe neurosurgeons to help managetheir patients once she completed herNP program.

“I like the acuity of neurosurgerypatients. It’s very challenging and youcan’t always predict what they’re goingto do,” she said. “I enjoy critical care,so it was a nice fit.”

Anderson said she loves workingin an exciting environment in whichthere’s nothing the neurosurgeonswon’t teach her to do, making herwork challenging.

“It’s a wonderful place to be.There’s so much to learn.”

nurse practitioners of all specialties. With28,000 individual members and 145group members, AANP represents theinterests of approximately 140,000 nursepractitioners around the country. AANPcontinually advocates for the active roleof nurse practitioners as providers ofhigh-quality, cost-effect ive andpersonalized healthcare. For moreinformation about AANP, vis i twww.aanp.org.

Boettcher Foundation toMatch Gifts to WesternStates Burn Center at NCMC

The Colorado-based Boettcher Foundation has agreed to match individual’sdonations to the Western States Burn Center at North Colorado MedicalCenter dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000.

The NCMC Foundation has until October 31, 2010 to raise $100,000 for theBurn Center and secure the same amount in matching dollars from theBoettcher Foundation.

The Western States Burn Center at NCMC is one of only three burncenters in the state of Colorado and one of only approximately 125 in theentire United States and Canada. The highly-trained medical staff members atthe Western States Burn Center provide the most sophisticated treatmentcurrently available for burn injuries.

The medical team at the Western States Burn Center cares for burn victimsfrom an eight-state region including: northern Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska,South Dakota, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and Idaho. Burn Center staffmembers also travel throughout this region to teach Advanced Burn LifeSupport courses to professionals including physicians, midlevel providers, nursesand EMS providers. This specialized instruction provides burn victims withthe most appropriate treatment prior to transport to a burn center.

In April of 2009, the WSBC moved into expanded quarters at NorthColorado Medical Center. This expansion project added an additional 10,000square feet and provides the medical team with space to treat 14 patients. Thenew patient rooms are acuity-adaptable, meaning that patients can stay in thesame room from the critical stage until they are ready for discharge.

The NCMC Foundation raised $1.5 million to fund this importantexpansion project at NCMC and ongoingfundraising efforts continue to support theneeds of the Western States Burn Center.

To make a donation, please make yourcheck payable to “NCMC Foundation”, andmail to 1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631,or contr ibute onl ine atwww.ncmcfoundation.org. In addition tomatching dollars, donations of $100 or moreare eligible for the Enterprise Zonetax credit. To learn more, contactJohn H. Smith, NCMC FoundationPresident, by calling (970) 356-9020 or e-mailing inquiries [email protected].

Denver’s Nursing Star August 10, 2010

The staff of Medical Arts Centre of Windsor invitescommunity members to meet physicians and tour the practiceduring an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 5 to7:30 p.m.

Two physicians, Jonathan Kary, M.D. and TrinaKessinger, M.D., recently began seeing patients at theclinic and will be available to visit withcommunity members.

In addition to eating ice cream, activitiesinclude car seat safety checks by the WindsorFire Department; face painting, jump houses and coloring and educationalbooths by North Colorado Med Evac, North Colorado Medical Center Spirit ofWomen, pharmacy, physical therapy and radiology. Guests can also makeappointments for sports physicals and wellness exams.

Services provided at the Medical Arts Centre of Windsor include: • Pharmacy• Breastfeeding clinic • Laboratory services • Diagnostic radiology • Familycare, including child and family wellness • Women’s care including OBGYN •Sports medicine and Physical Therapy • Orthopedics • Endocrinology •Gastrointestinal Care • Internal Medicine • Anticoagulation services • Same-day appointments and walk-in access available.

The Medical Art Centre of Windsor is located at 1300 Main St. To makeappointments, call (970) 686-5646. To learn more about the clinic, visitwww.BannerHealth.com/BMG-MedicalArtsWindsor.

Banner Health invitespublic to Medical ArtsCentre of Windsor event

Featuring world famous Looney Tunes characters in a playarea designed to inspire healthy and active lifestyles

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Cherry Creek Shopping Center ispleased to announce the opening ofthe Rocky Mountain Play Park featuringthe iconic Looney Tunes characterstaking part in some of the healthy andfun activities that the Rocky Mountainsoffer. In partnership with HealthONE’sRocky Mountain Hospital for Childrenand Warner Bros. Consumer Products,the new play park is located inside theshopping center just outside Macy’s onthe lower level.

“Cherry Creek’s play area has longbeen a beloved landmark for familiesin the Denver metro area,” says DaveDixon, Marketing & SponsorshipDirector for the shopping center. “Weare thrilled to have partnered withHealthONE’s Rocky Mountain Hospitalfor Children and Looney Tunes to makethis favorite spot in the mall even betterwith a brand-new fun and innovativeplay experience.”

The Rocky Mountain Play Park is

a sensory experienceallowing children of allages the opportunity toful ly immersethemselves in theadventurous activitiesfound in the RockyMountains. Kids arewelcomed into the newplay park by the RockyMountain Hospital forChildren mascot, Jackthe River Otter as hesits on his kayak. Kidscan hangout with BugsBunny as he takes a“carrot break” from hishike, ride in a river raftwith Sylvester and Tweety, whiz downa slide with Porky Pig and Martin theMartian, fish with the Tazmanian Devil,camp with Elmer Fudd, plus much,much more.

“We are so excited to have partnered

with Cherry Creek Shopping Center andLooney Tunes in the development andsponsorship of this wonderful playpark,” says Beverly Petry, ChiefMarketing Officer for HealthONE’sRocky Mountain Hospital for Children.“Its focus on healthy and fun activitiesfor children parallels the emphasis weplace on encouraging healthy and activelifestyles in the community, for not onlythe Rocky Mountain Hospital forChildren, but across the entireHealthONE network of hospitals.”

The play area is filled with kid-friendly, custom-crafted soft foam playelements that were designed andmanufactured by PLAYTIME LLC,locally-based in Englewood, CO.

An official Grand Opening andRibbon Cutting Ceremony took placethe morning of August 5th at 9:30 a.m.Pr ior to the r ibbon cutt ing,representatives from each of theparticipating companies made briefstatements including: Nick LeMasters,General Manager—Cherry CreekShopping Center, Mimi Roberson,Pres ident—HealthONE’s RockyMountain Hospital for Children at P/SL, and Jack Chang, M.D. PediatricSurgeon, Co-Founder—Rocky MountainHospital for Children. An officialWarner Bros. caricature artist was on-site drawing caricatures for the kidsand Mike Evans, CEO of PLAYTIMEwas available to talk about what goesinto making the custom, Looney Tunesplay pieces. The play park was opento the public at 10:00 a.m.


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University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)has announced ambitious plans to add asecond inpatient tower to meet what hasbecome an enormous demand for itsservices. At a cost of about $400 million,the project brings more patient beds, moreemergency care and more jobs to theAnschutz Medical Campus and the state.

"As the only academic medical centerin the Rocky Mountains, our team ofspecialists and sub-specialists provideunique care for patients with complexhealth care needs," said Bruce Schroffel,President and CEO of University ofColorado Hospital. "Expanding the hospitalwill allow us to provide that care tomore people in Colorado and the entireRocky Mountain region.

"University of Colorado Hospital hasbeen working near or above capacity sincemoving our inpatient facilities to theAnschutz Medical Campus in 2007,"Schroffel added. "The demand for ourservices only promises to grow, andexpanding the hospital will help uscontinue to serve a growing patientpopulation."

More space for inpatient andemergency care

The UCH expansion project willconsist of a second building dedicated toinpatient and emergency care. The firstinpatient building, the Anschutz InpatientPavilion, opened in 2004. UCH movedits remaining inpatient practices from itsold site at 9th Avenue and ColoradoBoulevard in Denver to the new Auroracampus in June 2007.

The newest building, slated to openin 2013, will immediately add 144 staffedinpatient beds to the hospital's currentcapacity of 407, and will include spaceto add another 120 to 144 beds to meetfuture demand.

The UCH expansion project bringsan economic stimulus plan to theAnschutz Medical Campus and the region.The project will bring hundreds of newjobs and millions of dollars in materialcosts and tax revenue to Aurora, theMetro Area and the state of Colorado.

"This is a multi-million dollar projectand while UCH and its patients willbenefit from the expansion, the entirestate of Colorado also will see the positiveeffects. We also will be bringing over a

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thousand jobs to our community," saidSchroffel. "And we will be able to do thiswithout any funding from the state orfederal governments."

When it is finished, the addition willmean another 1,400 jobs at UCH with anaverage salary of $81,000 a year includingbenefits. The project also will create 600-650 jobs for those involved in theconstruction.

Other initiatives underwayUCH also is in the midst of a $67

million project to implement an integrated,patient-centered electronic medical recordacross all clinical areas. That projectultimately will bring another 150 jobs tothe Anschutz Medical Campus during itsthree-year implementation period.

Finally, a capital campaign isunderway to raise $20 million for a much-needed expansion of the hospital'sAnschutz Cancer Pavilion. The hospital'scancer services have seen a patient increaseof nearly 100 percent since opening in2001. The University of Colorado CancerCenter, in fact, is the only National CancerInstitute designated comprehensive cancercenter in the region, and one of only 40in the United States. UCH hopes to startconstruction on the cancer centerexpansion before the end of 2010.

"Patient outcomes at the Universityof Colorado Cancer Center are allsignificantly above state and nationalaverages, and are another reason whydemand for our services has grown sodramatically," Schroffel said.

The selection of the architect andgeneral contractor is underway. The UCHboard of directors approved the projectlast month.

The University of Colorado Hospitalis the Rocky Mountain region's leadingacademic medical center, and has beenrecognized as one of the United States'best hospitals, according to U.S. News &World Report. It is best known as aninnovator in patient care and often asone of the first hospitals to bring newmedicine to patients' bedsides. Located atthe Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora,Colo., the hospital's physicians are allaffiliated with the University of ColoradoSchool of Medicine, part of the Universityof Colorado system. For more information,visit the UC Denver Newsroom.

Emergency services double withaddition of second inpatient tower

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Missouri and Oklahoma do not require mandatory continued education classes for license renewal whileKansas nurses must receive at least 30 continued education hours prior to license renewal (every two years).Arkansas requires 15 contact hours every two years prior to renewal (20 if license expires) and Texas requires20 contact hours prior to renewal.

Denver’s Nursing Star want to hear your thoughts on this subject! Please email your response, along withyour name, nursing credentials, city, and contact information to [email protected] or fax it to720-283-2209.

Question: Should Mandatory Continued Education Coursesbe implemented for Colorado RNs and/or LPNs?

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08-10-10 My original license is from a state requiring a 30 unit continuing education coursebefore renewal. I see minimal benefit in a CE course that can be completed in a single setting. Iwould like to see a proctored on line renewal course for nurses that would keep us abreast of Boardof Nursing changes that impact our practice, recently identified safety issues, medication errors toavoid, and it would be helpful to have a segment on current, evidenced based, best nursing practicesthat can be implemented. It is rare to find a healthcare institution or Technical Center that does nothave online computer access of some type. Local staff could be proctors and collect exam results.Thanks for the forum.

Patricia Snelling

07-26-10 No. It is an added expense with minimal benefit. I have friends who are RN's in states thatrequire CEU's - one in particular who has not worked as an RN in years but obtains the CEU's to renew. Shesays she basically pays the expensive fees and goes through the motions to renew -- with very little useful,practical information. Continuing education should be provided by the employer so it is more tailored to the RN'sactual job duties, not something completely irrelevant just to renew the license.

Nancy J. Reed, RN, BSN, MPH

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