Pathfinder Award, University of Colorado College of Nursing Alumni Association
(2022)
A prestigious award given annually for extraordinary contributions to the field of nursing specific to initiating new pathways and programs. Recognized as the inaugural specialty director for the CU College of Nursing AC PNP program, and a leader and co-director of the new ImPACT (Improving Pediatric to Adult Care Transition) Program at CHCO.
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2012)
College of Nursing,
College of Nursing
Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transition, for children with chronic conditions
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program teaching and advising
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Education
Publications
Mannino, J. E., Disabato, J. A., Betz, C. L., Hudson, S. M., & Marner, V. A. (2022). Health Care Transition Planning: Educational Needs of Pediatric Nurses and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Journal of pediatric health care, 36(4), e6–e16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.04.001
Betz, C. L., Mannino, J. E., Disabato, J. A., & Marner, V. (2022). Health care transition planning: A potpourri of perspectives from nurses. Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing, 27(3), e12373. https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12373
Professional Memberships
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), Member
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Member
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nurses, Member
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member