Approved Re-Entry Programs for Nursing Education

Currently Approved Programs

1. Health and Educational Consultants  (HEC)
   Contact: Brandy Stoffel MSN, RN 
   2145 NW 14th St.
   Corvallis, OR 97330
   Phone: 503-352-4969
   Email: healtheducon@outlook.com 
   Website: https://nursereentry.com
   --Each course is 120 didactic hours that includes journal articles, case studies, and skills modules.
   --HEC coordinates 160-hour clinical placements.
   
   
   
2. Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
   Contact: Brittany Hill
   Phone: 720-699-7833
   Email: refresher@coloradonursingcenter.org 
   Website: https://www.coloradonursingcenter.org/nurse-refresher/ 
   
   

   RN/LPN Reentry Program Highlights:

   • Online Independent Study
     The theory portion of the program is delivered online, accessible from anywhere.
   • Critical Thinking e-Cases
     Engage in interactive e-cases designed to sharpen clinical decision-making skills.
   • Clinical Practicum
     Staff and students collaborate to arrange a clinical practicum for hands-on experience.
   • Program Requirements:
   • Theory & Lab: 120 hours
     
   • Clinical Practicum: 160 hours (placements in Oregon)

   Important Notes:

   • The Refresher Lite course does not meet reentry requirements.
   • Clinical practicum requires 160 hours of observation by an Oregon-licensed RN, which begins once the applicant has obtained a limited license. See OAR 851-031-0065 for further details.