Ronda Franke

Ronda Franke is a Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics-Developmental Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado. Her work focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders, and pediatric nursing.

• BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1992)
• MSN, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1997)
• DNP, University of Tennessee - Memphis (2013)

Ronda Franke's research emphasizes the intersection of developmental pediatrics and behavioral health, particularly addressing challenges in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Her work explores pharmacological interventions, such as Cannabidiol for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioral strategies for toileting concerns in this population.

Recent publications highlight her focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Franke's research trends include clinical trials for pharmacological treatments, behavioral interventions, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve quality of life for children with developmental conditions.

• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (1997)
• ANCC Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2014)

Ronda Franke advises on clinical and translational research, with expertise in pediatric behavioral health. Her work is supported by affiliations with institutions like Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

She practices at Children's Hospital Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus and South Campus - Highlands Ranch, addressing complex developmental and psychiatric needs in pediatric populations through clinical care and research initiatives.