Program Changes
In October of 2021, what course has been added to THEARI?
RN Refresher Lite
In 2021, what was the LPN Refresher to RN Refresher participant ratio?
1:3
LPN:RN
In what year did the refresher course begin?
2004
How many LPN Refresher programs exist in Colorado?
1, THEARI!
What is the new tagline for the Refresher Programs found on THEARI's website?
Nurses Leading Change to Better Healthcare
From January 2021 to date, how many RN and LPN refresher students have taken the online final exam?
RN=29
LPN=10
Total: 39
Fun Fact: 1 RN and 1 LPN in person proctored final exam since the online final exam was created!
Approximately how many students have registered and enrolled for the RN and LPN Refresher Course in the year 2021?
67 RN and LPN participants
NovEx is our virtual simulation platform for our RN Refresher students. What does NovEx stand for?
Novice to Expert
How many program changes has the Professional Education Team completed in the last year?
A LOT!
From January 2021 to date, what is the LPN Refresher and RN Refresher final exam pass rate?
RN 87% and LPN 73%
83% combined
Why was the refresher program created?
To improve access of refresher education to all nursing in Colorado including the rural areas.
How many active RN license are in the state of Colorado?
81,151
What is the expansion plan of the Professional Education Team?
Growing outside the state of Colorado and expanding the Virtually Simulated Clinicals program.
How many students have completed Virtually Simulated Clinicals and received their RN license?
30 have completed 50%-100% Virtually Simulated Clinicals and 26 have received an active license!
What landmark decision did the State Board of Nursing make in October of 2021?
To allow 100% Virtually Simulated Clinicals in lieu of in person clinical requirement for nurses with 5-10 years inactive licenses.
Between 2018-2028, by what percentage will the demand grow for nurses in the state of Colorado?
29.5%