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For nurses whose license has been inactive or expired for two or more, but less than five years, the Colorado Board of Nursing requires nurses to demonstrate competency. The Board accepts "proof of competency" through up to 40 contact hours of continuing education. The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence has recently been approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

As of January 3, 2022 the Center's RN Refresher Lite students will be eligible to receive 40 nursing professional development contact hours upon course completion. Our Colorado 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!

Not from Colorado? We may be able to help you get re-licensed in your state. Check out our website or contact us at
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Over the past several years, we have made tremendous strides as a state in eliminating barriers to nursing practice, but obstacles remain, especially for the thousands of competent APRNs providing care to millions of patients statewide. The ABN recently had an article – “The State of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing” - published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. Please take a few moments and check it out.

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Timeline photosTwo Contracts Secured for Workforce Development

This month #CCNW received great news from the State of CT and the Regional Workforce Development Boards that will allow us to use our expertise to support statewide nursing workforce development efforts.

• CCNW will act as the Nurse Consultant to the 3-year $36M CT Health Horizons Initiative providing: data, innovative workforce development strategies, and support to the nursing schools funded under this statewide nursing and social work project. CCNW will receive $150,000 each year for 3-years.

• CCNW will continue its 12-year relationship with The Workplace, Inc., one of 5 regional workforce development boards in CT, providing our CORE Skills and Customer Service Training to residents seeking to enter the healthcare workforce. Our expert nurses will teach these online courses to over 425 candidates annually. CCNW will be funded up to $250,000 for our work over the 3 years.

• CCNW’s Certified Nursing Assistant Course, created specifically to meet the needs of our post-acute care employers, received approval by the CT DOL to qualify for WIOA funding.

Thank you to the Workforce Alliance for championing these efforts on our behalf. The course development was funded by a grant from Capital Workforce Partners in 2021. This will enable CT residents who wish to participate in our CNA Course to access funding to pay for the tuition . Should you be a post-acute care employer seeking CNA’s we would love to partner with you to fill your current CNA vacancies.

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Did you know that leaders are essential in creating a healthy workplace culture?

Organizations can support well-being through leadership responsibilities that promote:

- Leaders owning staff experience and well-being just as much as the individual.
- Leaders knowing their staff on a human level to identify other factors involved in well-being such as mood, character, lifestyle, etc.
- Leaders encouraging personal and professional autonomy.

To find out more about how organizations can support healthy leaders and how healthy leaders can support a healthy culture, visit our website: oregoncenterfornursing.org/rn-well-being-project/healthy-leadership-driving-healthy-culture/

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Wrapping up our focus groups, but still have spots remaining in our virtual sessions. If you are interested in helping to shape the future of health and wellness for IN nurses, please sign up with link or QR code below! ... See MoreSee Less

Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. and Linda Roberts, Manager of the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center, met today with leadership from the Illinois Society For Respiratory Care. President Steve Mosakowski, President-Elect Anne Geistkemper, and Lisa Zaenger joined Secretary Treto for discussions on steps to help improve services for working professionals looking to obtain licenses to work in Illinois.

IDFPR is committed to ensuring qualified professionals receive their licenses as soon as possible so they may work and earn a living in Illinois. We thank all healthcare workers for their hard, tireless work in providing all of Illinois with the care we need. ... See MoreSee Less

Timeline photosAre you ready to dive into the FCN's latest Education report? Join us on February 7 at the Florida State University Student Union Building to discuss. See the flyer below for more information and register by scanning the QR code or by visiting our registration link here: buff.ly/3iJoaRE

Thank you to our collaborators Florida State University College of Nursing, Florida Action Coalition Florida Action Coalition, and the Quality and Unity in Nursing Council!

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The Arkansas Center for Nursing is excited to share that our 2022 State of the Nursing Workforce in Arkansas Report is now publicly available on our website. Please visit www.arcenterfornursing.org to download our most recent report. ... See MoreSee Less

Timeline photosFederal DOL Grant Submitted to Support Nurse Faculty Expansion

Thank you for the 40+ letters of support from Employers of Academe and Practice, Workforce Development Boards, State and National Trade Nursing & Workforce Associations, Labor and other partners.

Awards will be made in April 2023.

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Join us for the Distinguished Nurse Leadership webinar series! To register scan the QR code or go to: bit.ly/3wwBwUL #njccn #nursing #rutgers #rutgerschoolofnursing #webinar ... See MoreSee Less

It's not too late to join us for our FREE #Simulation Journal Club on 1/30 at 3:30 p.m. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org/simulation-resources/
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WCN IMPACT REPORT for 2022
In 2022 WCN continued to adapt to the Covid crisis by serving as a relentless advocate for nurses’ safety and positive work environments.
WCN is committed to diversity equity and inclusivity in nursing practice and education by motivating all nurses to confront systemic racism.
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Are your employees included in decision-making conversations in your workplace? Research shows that when all voices are included in decisions it builds trust around leadership and promotes camaraderie in the work culture.

Here are some examples of ways to do this:
1. Consider direct care level councils.
2. Maintain bi-directional communication and feedback.
3. Ensure that feedback sessions are at inclusive times and locations to ensure accessible participation.

Get more helpful tips here: oregoncenterfornursing.org/rn-well-being-project/workplace-well-being-and-safety-infrastructure/

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Dr. Susan Weaver presented information from the latest NJCCN Data report to the Accelerated BSN students at Georgian Court University.
The data was of particular interest to the upcoming graduates. To read the data report scan the QR code or click here: njccn.org/nursing-workforce-supply-and-demand/ ... See MoreSee Less

Are you interested in being a nurse educator? Sign up today for Rutgers School of Nursing; Nurse Educator Apprenticeship Program! To register click here or scan the QR code below: bit.ly/3j52u2Q @ru_nursing #njccn #rutgersschoolofnursing #apprenticeship ... See MoreSee Less

Timeline photos#CCNW 2023 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
Creating a Culture of Workforce Safety
Wed, 2/8 (12-1PM) | Virtual | Free - RSVP Required

Facilitated by Mel Cortez, RN, BSN | Founder/CEO of Cortex Gold
RSVP: buff.ly/3J7dveE

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"Nurse Wellness: An Organizational Imperative" is a full-day event to discuss evidence, best practices and ways to influence nurse wellness within your organization. Learn more at oregoncenterfornursing.org/nurse-wellness-conference/
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🚨 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the #2023CFPASummit! Engage in discussion around the advancement of training, preparation, and availability of clinical nursing faculty and preceptors.

Register here: bit.ly/3j01P2y.

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Start the new year off right by getting in your application to be a 2023 recipient of a Nightingale Scholarship! Applications are due no later than February 27, 2023. Application details and more available at bit.ly/3Wq9cxU ... See MoreSee Less