APP Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

University of Colorado Anschutz APP Fellowship in Child in Adolescent Psychiatry is an optional, post-licensure training program for new graduate PMHNPs interested in advanced training in the subspecialty of child and adolescent psychiatry. The Fellowship is 9 months in duration and will occur at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO. APP Fellows rotate through six departments within PMHI gaining exposure to patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses. One month of elective allows APP Fellows to return to a department within PMHI of their choosing while integrating additional clinical experiences outside of PMHI. Learning collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Fellows, APP Fellows will have one half day per week of didactics from experts in child and adolescent psychiatry. Didactic topics include but are not limited to: advanced pharmacotherapy, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience.  

Clinical Rotations:  

• Inpatient Psychiatric Unit: 2 months 
• Neuropsychiatric Special Care: 2 months 
• Partial Hospitalization Program: 2 months 
• Emergency Department/Consult Liaison: 1 month 
• Eating Disorder Program: 1 month 
• Elective: 1 month 
• Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: One afternoon per week throughout the Fellowship 

Mollie Gurley, PMHNP-BC
Co-Director of PMHI APP Fellowship

Mollie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and her PMHNP degree at Vanderbilt University and has over 10 years of experience in a wide variety of practice settings including inpatient psychiatry, school-based psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and community mental health.  Mollie is currently in the process of obtaining her DNP from the University of Colorado Anschutz. Her interests include teaching new graduate PMHNP’s and aiding in their transition to autonomous practice, as well as borderline personality disorder in adolescents. She also has a role in coordinating clinical experiences at CHCO with the CU Anschutz College of Nursing for PMHNP students and is the Lead APP within PMHI.

Maura Moran, PMHNP-BC

Co-Director of PMHI APP Fellowship

Maura completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and her PMHNP degree at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Maura is currently in her 3^rd year of her Ph.D. in Biobehavioral Science through the CU Anschutz. Her research interest is in role transition distress in new graduate nurse practitioners. Her primary practice location is the Partial Hospitalization Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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November 2025 Cohort

Crystal McDaniel, PMHNP-BC 

Crystal recently graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Texas A&M University and is excited to continue building a career centered on child and adolescent mental health. She holds a master’s degree in nursing, as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her nursing experience is rooted in pediatric mental health, with experience in both inpatient psychiatric units and residential treatment settings. Throughout her clinical work, she has developed a strong interest in reducing repeat inpatient stays by offering families increased support, resources, and education to help sustain progress beyond hospitalization. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her cats, cooking meals with loved ones, and practicing meditation.

Madeleine Nguyen, PMHNP-BC 

Madeleine is a recent graduate of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Pennsylvania. She began her career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), working with individuals across the lifespan on the autism spectrum in both home and school settings. Her transition into nursing was driven by a desire to integrate her therapeutic background into psychiatric nursing practice. Her professional journey is grounded in cultural advocacy, family support, and a deep commitment to youth mental health, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions. Madeleine is thrilled to join the PMHNP Fellowship and looks forward to deepening her expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry. Outside of her clinical work, Madeleine enjoys playing musical instruments, painting, skiing, traveling, and exploring new languages.

May 2025 Cohort

Hannah Born, PMHNP-BC 

Hannah recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and is thrilled to be part of the Fellowship. She began her nursing career in the cardiac ICU but soon followed her true passion by transitioning to behavioral health. Originally from the Midwest, she has relocated to Colorado after working on inpatient psychiatric units and at an alcohol and drug recovery center in Ohio. During her clinical rotations in Cleveland's community health setting, Hannah discovered a deep passion for working with children and adolescents. In her free time, she enjoys game nights with family and friends, live music, snowboarding, figure skating, traveling, painting, and exploring new hobbies like tennis and baking anything sweet. 

Carrie Brouillette, PMHNP-BC 

Carrie Brouillette is a Colorado native and a recent graduate of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing (CON). She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mesa State University and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Colorado Anschutz CON and is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice through the University of Colorado Anschutz CON. Her nursing career is a collection of experience at Children's Colorado within PMHI where she has been committed to her career in youth mental health.  Her professional journey reflects a commitment to altruism, patient and family centered care, and teaching. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children, hiking, traveling, and learning new things.

Previous Fellows: November 2024 Cohort

Pearl Uzoma, PMHNP-BC

Pearl Uzoma is a recent graduate of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at the University of California, San Francisco. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Idaho State University. With over eight years of experience as a bedside nurse, Pearl has dedicated her career to pediatrics, working with diverse communities in both inpatient and emergency department settings across the United States. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and a passion for empowering patients and families through health education. 

Keilynn Alicea, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC 

Keilynn is a whole health enthusiast whose clinical approach is to understand the implications of biopsychosocial determinants of health to achieve positive patient outcomes. She has dual board certifications as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner by the ANCC. Her clinical experiences span the acute care and specialty care fields in which she works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to treat complex acute and chronic illness.  She received her MSN and DNP from Monmouth University where she focused on self-efficacy and symptom management to inform clinical practice. Following this, she completed a post graduate program in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing from Wilkes University.

Previous Fellows: May 2024 Cohort

Morgan Haselden, PMHNP- BC
2024 Clark Family Endowed Fellow

Morgan recently completed her Master's in Nursing at the University of Colorado Anschutz and is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Colorado. With over a decade of experience in the behavioral health sector, spanning both clinical and research settings, she has cultivated a profound passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys simple pleasures like spending time with family and friends, traveling, and listening to music.

Runa Lopez, PMHNP-BC

I'm Runa and I have been on a nursing-oriented journey promoting mental health for 16+ years. I've worked in areas that have encompassed neurology, immunology, end of life, socio-economic disparity and care access challenges, surgical intervention, emergency and critical care, and most recently - intensive psychiatric services. I am intrigued by the exploration of developmental trauma and get excited about the possibilities that come with early intervention. I would also like to explore integrative psychiatry and take part in expanding possibility through research. I have many personal interests including swimming, song-writing, adventures with my kiddos and lots of cat cuddles! It is an honor for me to start practicing in the PMHNP Fellowship at PMHI.

Previous Fellows: 2023 Cohort

Sarah Stone, PMHNP-BC
2023 Clark Family Endowed Fellow

Sarah Stone recently graduated from the University of Colorado Anschutz Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, and previously received two bachelor’s degrees in psychology and nursing from Indiana University and Regis University. She has worked as a nurse for the past 5 years on the Children’s inpatient psychiatric unit. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, snowboarding, and baking. As the 2023 Clark Family Endowed Fellow, Sarah will be attending AACAP’s 70^th Annual Meeting in New York.

Robyn Mohr, PMHNP-BC 

Robyn worked as a nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado for over 7 years on both medical and psychiatric units. She completed her PMHNP at University of Colorado Anschutz. Robyn is excited to transition into the PMHNP Fellowship and continue working in pediatric mental health. For fun, she recently started learning photography and is looking forward to capturing future adventures. 

Jena Donnelly, PMHNP-BC  

Jena recently graduated from CU Anschutz with her PMHNP degree, and is currently enrolled in her DNP coursework to focus more specifically on nursing research and advocacy.  She has lived most of her life in Colorado and enjoys spending her free time with friends and family. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and being out in nature. While she is not new to the organization (she has been at Children’s Hospital Colorado for the past 9 years), she is incredibly excited to join the PMHI team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the daily schedule like?
Fellows work a standard Monday–Friday schedule, generally from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary slightly depending on the unit, but there are no 12-hour shifts, overnight shifts, weekend work, or call requirements.

What kind of mentorship and practice support will I receive?
Fellows practice under a formal mentorship and supervision agreement in Colorado. Each fellow is paired with experienced faculty and APP mentors to ensure ongoing guidance, clinical support, and professional development.

Where will I be based?
The fellowship is located at the CU Anschutz with clinical work at Children’s Hospital Colorado Anschutz.

Are there paid training days?
Yes. While conference costs are not covered by the fellowship, each fellow is provided with five optional paid training/conference days (separate from PTO) during the year to support professional development.

What electives are included?
Fellows are assigned a “home” elective unit, based on availability and their interests, for an additional month of in-depth training on a unit they have already rotated on (most commonly NSC, EDP, PHP, or IPU). During the elective month, fellows also participate in single-day shadowing experiences in specialty areas such as Developmental Pediatrics and Sleep Medicine.

Will I train with other disciplines?
Yes. Fellows learn alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and APP students, gaining exposure to collaborative, multidisciplinary care.

What is the credentialing and licensure timeline?
The credentialing process starts early to allow enough time for both state and hospital approvals. If you're planning a May start date, we recommend completing your board exam by mid-February. For a November start date, aim to take your board exam by mid-August.

What support structures are in place?
The fellowship is designed with strong built-in support. Fellows work in overlapping cohorts, meaning those who start May 1 overlap with fellows who began the previous November, and those who start November 1 overlap with fellows who began in May. This ensures you share office space with at least two fellows during your first several months, fostering peer learning and collaboration. In addition, each rotation includes direct support from supervising attendings, and fellows receive ongoing guidance from the fellowship co-directors, who provide mentorship, feedback, and oversight throughout the program.

Is there a requirement to stay at CHCO after the fellowship?
No. There is no requirement to stay after the nine-month fellowship, and employment is not guaranteed. However, many fellows find opportunities within CHCO or the broader community following program completion.

We have two start dates, November 1st and May 1st, for the 9-month fellowship. Below are the current timelines, which will be updated with specific dates as available:  

November 1st, 2026 Cohort

May 1st, 2027 Cohort

The link to the application will be posted here when available, below are the application requirements: 

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three to five professional references

Clark Family Endowed Fellow

The Clark Family has generously provided funding for one Clark Family Endowed Fellow per May Fellowship cohort. In addition to the honor of being selected, the Clark Family Endowed Fellow will receive a generous stipend to support attendance at a conference/training of their choosing. Applicants selected for the Fellowship will have the opportunity to apply to be the Clark Family Endowed Fellow after being accepted to the fellowship.