Ellen Cole

Ellen Cole is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing and health writing. Currently serving as a Health Writer at Nurse.org since 2022, Ellen conducts research and writes on various healthcare topics. Ellen has held multiple nursing roles, including Staff Registered Nurse at VA Hospital in Portland, OR, and Staff Nurse on the Spinal Cord Unit at New Mexico VA Hospital since 2014. Additionally, as a Registered Nurse at New Mexico Treatment Services, Ellen conducts patient assessments and physical exams for those in methadone treatment. Ellen also contributes as an Instructor and Clinical Coordinator at Santa Fe Community College, teaching aspiring Certified Nursing Assistants. With a robust educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Registered Nursing from Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus and a Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of New Mexico, Ellen’s diverse skill set enhances their contributions to the nursing field.