Ann Hefel, FNP-BC, RN
Instructor, Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology

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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/Immunology

Professional Titles

  • Challenge Unit Medical Director and Lead APP - Allergy & immunology

Recognition & Awards

  • Patient Family Experience Award Winner, Children's Hospital of Colorado (2023)
    Awarded to clinicians that provided exemplary patient care service.
  • Allied Health Travel Scholarship Award, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2015)

Research Interests

Food allergy, asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, patient safety, quality improvement

Teaching

  • Instructor (2023)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
    Allergy & Immunology
  • Clinical Instructor (2023)
    College of Nursing, College of Nursing

Publications

  • 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., 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., & 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 Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Certificate (2019)
  • Health Information Management and Exchange, Certificate (2015)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • 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.

Personal Interests
Snowboarding, golfing, spending time with my two children

Public Speaking
Yes
Severe asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis

General Information

Graduate Schools:
  • MS, University of Colorado College of Nursing (2012)
  • DNP, University of Colorado College of Nursing (2023)
  • BSN, University of Dubuque (2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BSN, University of Dubuque (IA) (2007)
Department: Pediatrics-Allergy/Immunology
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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