Ann Hefel, FNP-BC, RN
Sr. Instructor, Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology
Graduate Schools
- MS, University of Colorado College of Nursing (2012)
- DNP, University of Colorado College of Nursing (2023)
- BSN, University of Dubuque (2007)
Undergraduate School
- BSN, University of Dubuque (IA) (2007)
Department
Pediatrics-Allergy/ImmunologyProfessional Titles
- Challenge Unit Medical Director and Lead APP - Allergy & immunology
Recognitions
- Allied Health Travel Scholarship Award, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2015)
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Patient Family Experience Award Winner, Children's Hospital of Colorado
(2023)
Awarded to clinicians that provided exemplary patient care service.
Research Interests
Food allergy, asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, patient safety, quality improvementPublications
- Hefel, A., Wang, L., Foley, C., Bauer, M., Tan, G., & Fernandez, P. (2023).A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Access to Penicillin Allergy Evaluations in Pediatric Surgical Patients. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 151(2), suppl AB43.
- Hefel, A., & Bauer, B. (2022). Allergy and immunology advanced practice provider continuing education curriculum. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 149(2), suppl AB122.
- Hefel, A., Wang, L., Foley, C., Bauer, M., Tan, G., & Fernandez, P. (2023).A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Access to Penicillin Allergy Evaluations in Pediatric Surgical Patients. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 151(2), suppl AB43.
- Hefel, A., & Bauer, B. (2022). Allergy and immunology advanced practice provider continuing education curriculum. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 149(2), suppl AB122.
Professional Memberships
- Association for Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers, Faculty
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Allied Health Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certification (2012)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Certificate (2019)
- Health Information Management and Exchange, Certificate (2015)
- Lungs and Breathing - Asthma
- Lungs and Breathing
- Immune System - Anaphylaxis
- Immune System
- Immune System - Eczema
- Immune System - Rhinitis
- Immune System - Sinusitis
- Immune System - Urticaria (Hives)
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Food Allergies
- Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Clinical Interests
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, drug allergy, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and urticaria
Care Philosophy
My philosophy is to apply a compassionate, comprehensive approach to health, incorporating individual needs into a customized plan of care.
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, drug allergy, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and urticaria
Care Philosophy
My philosophy is to apply a compassionate, comprehensive approach to health, incorporating individual needs into a customized plan of care.
Personal Interests
Snowboarding, golfing, spending time with my two children
Public Speaking
Yes
Severe asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis
Snowboarding, golfing, spending time with my two children
Public Speaking
Yes
Severe asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis