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Colorado Nurses Foundation

The Colorado Nurses Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving health care and nursing practice in Colorado.

08/31/2026

Colorado nursing continues to evolve as the profession embraces shared decision‑making and stronger clinical partnership.

Today’s nurses contribute directly to care planning, safety initiatives, and real‑time problem‑solving alongside the broader healthcare team. This shift reflects the growing expertise, confidence, and leadership that define modern nursing across our state.
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08/28/2026

🎓 Virginia Paulson Scholarship

Established by the Colorado Nurses Association in memory of Virginia Paulson, former Executive Director of CNA, this scholarship honors her legacy by supporting members of the nursing community as they pursue their education.

The scholarship is awarded to a member of the Colorado Nurses Association or Colorado Student Nurses Association.

📅 Applications open September 1 and close October 15.

🔗 Apply online at https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/scholarships

Know an eligible nursing student or member? Share this opportunity with them. Apply this fall!
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08/27/2026

This month, we’re honored to highlight Lola Fehr, whose long history of leadership within Colorado’s nursing community has helped shape the Foundation from its earliest days.

Lola has contributed to the organization in countless ways, including her work on the original planning committee for what is now the Excellence Awards program. Her deep commitment to nonprofit nursing organizations continues to guide her service, and she remains energized by the ideas and momentum emerging from newer board members.

We’re grateful for her steady presence, her passion for advancing nursing, and the perspective she brings to our Board!
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08/25/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

The wait is almost over! Scholarship applications open September 1, 2026.

If you're pursuing your nursing education, this could be your opportunity to receive financial support as you work toward your goals and your future in nursing.

Multiple scholarships are available for eligible nursing students, including programs ranging from EADN and BSN to DNP and Ph.D.

Mark your calendar: September 1

Learn more and apply at ColoradoNursesFoundation.com/Scholarships

Your future. Our mission.
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08/23/2026

This week, we celebrate the coordinators who keep our hospital units running with clarity, calm, and precision. From managing communication to supporting clinical teams, HUCs are the steady force that ensures patients, families, and staff have what they need in every moment. Your organization, adaptability, and unwavering professionalism strengthen care across Colorado and beyond.

Thank you for being the backbone of unit operations and for the countless ways you support exceptional patient care.
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08/20/2026

🎓 Bronson TJ Tremblay Scholarship

Established in memory of Bronson TJ Tremblay, a nursing student, this scholarship was created by his family to support the next generation of nurses.

The scholarship is awarded to a male Registered Nurse or nursing student pursuing their nursing education.

Applications open September 1 and close October 15.

🔗 Apply online at https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/scholarships

Help us honor Bronson’s memory by supporting a nurse on their journey. Apply this fall.
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08/17/2026

We are pleased to celebrate Risa Wilder, recipient of the Virginia Paulson Scholarship.

Established by the Colorado Nurses Association in memory of Virginia Paulson, former Executive Director of CNA, this scholarship reflects her enduring commitment to strengthening nursing practice and supporting those who advance the profession. The award is given to a member of the Colorado Nurses Association or the Colorado Student Nurses Association who demonstrates promise, purpose, and dedication to the future of nursing. Risa exemplifies the spirit of this scholarship through her dedication to learning, her devotion to patient care, and her commitment to growing as a leader in Colorado’s nursing community.

Supporting her educational journey continues the impact Virginia Paulson made throughout her career and honors the values she championed.

Interested in exploring scholarship opportunities or supporting future nurses? Visit our website at the link in our bio to learn more or contribute to nursing education in Colorado.
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08/14/2026

🎓 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st!

The Colorado Nurses Foundation is proud to support nursing students and RNs pursuing advanced education through our 2026 Scholarship Program.

📅 Applications open September 1 and close October 15.

Scholarships are available to eligible Colorado residents enrolled in or accepted into an accredited nursing program, including ADN, BSN, Accelerated BSN, DNP and Ph.D. students.

Applicants must meet the GPA requirements and demonstrate a commitment to nursing, professional goals, leadership, and improving patient care in Colorado.

🔗 Learn more and apply at: https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/scholarships

We encourage eligible applicants to apply and take the next step in advancing their nursing education!

08/10/2026

We are honored to celebrate our Acute Care Clinical Practice LPN Luminaries, whose commitment strengthens the foundation of bedside care across Colorado.

These exceptional nurses elevate patient outcomes through their skill, steadiness, and unwavering dedication. Their work reflects the heart of acute care practice, and this recognition highlights the meaningful difference they make every day within our Colorado hospitals and communities.
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08/04/2026

Colorado’s nursing community continues to advance the profession through ongoing education and lifelong learning.

Across the state, nurses are building new skills, expanding their expertise, and strengthening the future of healthcare through advanced degree pathways. Their commitment to growth not only elevates patient care, but also reinforces the resilience and innovation that define Colorado nursing.

Thank you to every nurse investing in their education and shaping the next chapter of our profession.
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Address

7806 S Newland Street
Littleton, CO
80128

Telephone

+17204571004

Website

http://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/

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