Nurse Refresher Courses
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Refresher Course
For Nurses Looking to Return to the Workforce
The LPN Refresher Course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses whose licenses have been expired or nurses out of clinical practice who need a refresher course to meet the requirements of the Board of Nursing.
Our State Board of Nursing approved LPN Refresher course is an online, independent study course designed with your needs in mind. Flexible formats allow you to update your nursing knowledge and skills while working within your busy schedule to get your license reinstated. No travel required!
Did you know?
We offer our course to nurses outside of Colorado
We are fully approved by the Boards of Nursing in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wyoming!
Additionally, nurses from Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Utah, and more have been approved to take the course.
If you live outside of these states you may still be able to take the course, contact us to discuss your options.
Complete within 9 months
(at your own pace)
Direct Access to Staff through Email, Phone, or Video Calls
Interactive modules and course content
Engage Through Discussion Boards
Pre-Hospital practice Scenarios and Case Reviews
Weekly Open Office Hours
The Refresher course offers rolling admissions with a cohort design. Each cohort will begin the 2nd Tuesday of the calendar month following your registration. Payments for the cohort will come out of your selected payment method on the 1st of the month.
***Payments will be processed at midnight UTC. For example: April 1st payments will process at 5:00 pm MT on March 31st.
Have questions about reinstating your nursing license? Contact us at brittany@coloradonursingcenter.org or 720-699-7833
Click here for frequently asked questions (FAQ)
LPN Refresher lite
Has your Colorado license only been inactive for 2-5 years?
Our Refresher Lite course is for you!
Explore Below to Learn More about the Course
You will have 9 months from when you received your logins to finish phase 1 and phase 2 of the course.
Online Programs Used:
- Moodle:Â The course is designed using case-based learning where actual case scenarios are used to develop critical thinking in the learner. There are four theoretical modules that can be accessed online (you will be provided login information and instructions).
- Evolve: The Evolve Website will be used as a tool to teach various scenarios. These include HESI PN Case Studies: critical thinking exercises in adult health (all systems), medical-surgical review of systems, procedures and treatment, mathematical practice, acid-base and electrolytes, infection control and wound care, and psychiatric fundamentals, procedures, disorders, and treatment.
Each module has assigned readings, case scenarios and self-testing. The student is expected to read the assignments, review the web links, and complete the required tests.
- Module One - Nursing Concepts
- Module Two - Nursing Skills
- Module Three - Nursing Interventions
- Module Four - Adult Health Nursing
- Module Five - Alternative Healthcare Systems
- Module Six - Clinical Practicum
Once you have completed the course requirements, you will then be eligible to take the online open book final exam. You are required to pass the final exam with at least a score of 80% in order to continue to the clinical portion. Students may take the final exam only once. Those who do not pass may retake the course for an additional fee. Retaking the final exam requires the design and approval of a successful retake plan.
Register for Course
Tuition: $2250
Instructions and confirmation of enrollment will be sent to you by the Nurse Refresher Team following registration.
Purchase Textbook
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780323812054
Approximately $150.00 (25% off with discount code 70548)
HIPAA and OSHA Training
Required HIPAA and OSHA Training is provided by HealthStream.
Typically, the training costs $40, but we provide you with a 50% discount code.
Estimated Cost:Â $20.00
Financial Aid
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn, review, and apply:
- Updated, evidence-based nursing practices to provide safe, high quality patient care.
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The knowledge and skills needed to complete focused nursing assessments, history-taking, documentation, and best practices using health information technologies and offer input to the healthcare team into the patients’ plan of care.
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Current therapies, procedures, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities within a framework that respects values, culture, and needs of individual patients.
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Utilizing critical thinking skills to recognize patient changes/responses to interventions and reporting to RN/MD for full assessment.
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Demonstrate the role of today's practical nurse in the use of critical thinking in application of the nursing process for individualized patient care.
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Exploring diverse areas of nursing practice (such as mental health, gerontology and community health).
Module | Topics |
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Module 1: Nursing Concepts |
Changes in Healthcare Professional Roles and Leadership Practicing as a Practical Nurse Health Assessment Prioritizing Nursing Care Nursing Process & Critical Thinking End of Life Issues The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) |
Module 2: Nursing Skills |
Medical-Surgical Asepsis & Infection Prevention & Control Standard Precautions Surgical Wound Care Safety Pain Management Complementary Therapy |
Module 3: Nursing Interventions |
Nutrition Fluid and Electrolytes Acid-Base Balance Pharmacology Math Pharmacy Administration IV Administration Blood Administration Chemical & Biological Hazards |
Module 4: Adult Health Nursing (Parts One and Two) |
Perioperative Nursing Integumentary System Musculoskeletal System Gastrointestinal System Hepatic System Hematological System Cardio and Peripheral vascular System Respiratory System Genitourinary System Endocrine System Reproductive System |
Module 5: Alternative Healthcare Systems |
EENT Neurological System Immune System Issues in Geriatric Care Community Health |
After passing the exam, you will need to complete the following:
Apply for License Reinstatement/Endorsement from State Board of Nursing
***State Board of Nursing application requirements vary. Please check with your Board of Nursing for guidance.
Colorado State Board of Nursing:Â Click Here
For all other states:Â Click Here to find your State Board of Nursing Website
Colorado State Board of Nursing Fingerprint Background Check
Price determined by fingerprinting agency.
The Center's requirements for clinical placement:
Drug Screen and Background Check (Only applies for in-person clinicals)
NOTE: We do not accept any other background check or drug screens.
Documents/Information for clinical placement
For your security, do not send these items via regular email. Please contact us to have them delivered securely.
- Copy of Previous Nursing License
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
- Proof of Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Proof of current immunizations or titers:
- COVID series
- Hepatitis B full series or Titer
- MMR
- T-DAP
- Chicken Pox, Titer or date of disease
- Flu Vaccine
- Polio (if required by clinical site)
- Proof of TB Test or x-ray within the last 12 months
- Personal Health Insurance (if required by clinical site)
Module Six consists of 120 hours of clinical practicum. Skills training and site-specific training utilizing self-assessment and a skills check list must be completed under the direct supervision of an LPN preceptor.
- The clinical experience is individualized for the student based on their background, education and work environment.
- The experience is a contract between the student, healthcare facility, and assigned preceptor. This practicum is arranged with the support of the Nurse Refresher Project Director.
- An Education Agreement between The Center and the healthcare facility must be created before the experience begins.
- The student must apply to the SBON for a permanent license.
- The State Board of Nursing (SBON) must assign a temporary nursing license which reads "Active-Refresher Only" before students may begin their clinical experience.
- Students are required to submit a copy of this license to The Center prior to starting clinicals.
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website has more information about these requirements.
Required Completion Hours: 120 Theory and 120 Clinical*
*The State Board of Nursing may require additional hours as determined by the Board on a case-by-case basis.
Do you live outside of Colorado?
We may be able to help you get re-licensed in your state. Contact us at refresher@coloradonursingcenter.org to discuss your options.