Denise Ostovich

Denise Ostovich serves as an Associate Teaching Professor and NP Practicum Coordinator in the Department of Nursing at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and maintains active registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Her professional focus centers on nurse practitioner education and clinical practicum coordination, with emphasis on developing hands-on training experiences for advanced practice nursing students. This includes designing supervised clinical rotations to build competency in patient assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning within healthcare settings.

As NP Practicum Coordinator, she oversees the integration of academic coursework with real-world clinical practice, ensuring students meet regulatory requirements for nurse practitioner licensure while addressing community healthcare needs through supervised field experiences.