Nurse Refresher Courses

Virtually Simulated Clinicals

For Registered Nurses Desiring to Brush up on Clinical Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills

Our State Board of Nursing approved courses are online, independent study courses 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!

Scholarship Opportunity

If you live on the Western Slope of Colorado* or in Weld County, you may be eligible for a Scholarship covering up to 100% of your tuition in any of our courses. Funds are limited, so apply now!

*Western Slope Counties: Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, San Miguel or Summit

Select the appropriate option when registering for the course. Contact us at refresher@coloradonursingcenter.org if you have any questions.
Western Slope scholarship is funded by a grant from the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation.
Weld County Scholarship funded by a grant from the Weld Trust.

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5 week course
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Receive individual support and feedback from trained preceptor/instructors
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NovEx virtual simulation experiences
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Earn 60 to 120 clinical hours in just a few short weeks
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Participate in virtual weekly debriefing sessions
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Have questions about reinstating your nursing license? Contact us at brittany@coloradonursingcenter.org or 720-699-7833

Sign up today to boost your confidence and connect with other nurses!

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Attention CO Nurses: Nurses whose license has been inactive for 5-10 years may complete 100% of their requisite clinicals with simulation. Nurses whose license has been inactive for more than 10 years may complete up to 75% of their requisite clinicals with simulation.
Seeking licensure outside of CO?  See if your Board of Nursing accepts virtual simulated clinical hours by contacting our team.

What Students are Saying

I have not worked as a nurse for many years. I was nervous and wondered would I still have the knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to care for patients. Having the option of learning and practicing skills in a virtual setting was very appealing. It allayed those worries because I was able to learn and practice in a low stress and safe environment. I came away with the confidence that I could identify the problems of my patients, and properly see to their care.

Elleah Johnson

RN Refresher Student

I was surprised at how much my critical thinking improved throughout the simulation cases. I highly recommend this course! I believe my ability to provide quality nursing care has been upgraded. I appreciate this option for the RN Refresher course.

Ashley Serrano

Virtually Simulated Clinicals Student

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Virtually Simulated Clinicals (Standalone)
Current RN Refresher Students

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Course Overview

Online Programs Used:

NovEx: NovEx virtual simulation (v-sim) is an asynchronous online case-based learning experience. Learn more about NovEx here. Enjoy access to the NovEx e-cases for 12 months. Cohorts are offered up to 6 times per year. Each cohort runs for 4 weeks. Required synchronous debriefings are held weekly throughout the cohort.

Upcoming Cohort Schedule:
Dates subject to change pending participant enrollment. Register for the cohort until a week prior to the cohort beginning!

Cohort Schedule for 2024

Cohort 15 January 3 - 31, 2024
Cohort 16 March 6 - April 3, 2024
Cohort 17 May 1 - 29, 2024
Cohort 18 July 31 - August 28, 2024
Cohort 19 October 16 - November 13, 2024

Enrollment is open throughout the year. Payment will be accepted upon submission of registration.

Tuition Cost: $1100. 

Instructions on how to get started will be sent to you by the Nurse Refresher Team, including login information for the course.

Financial Aid
The Center is not able to offer financial aid. However, your local Workforce Center may be able to provide financial assistance if qualified. Visit your local agency for eligibility requirements.

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.

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