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Professional & Continuing Studies

Rn refresher online program.

Update your nursing knowledge and skills

Next program starts february 5, 2025 — early registration discount through dec. 16.

• Flexible online course format
• Site-based clinical experience (optional)
• Discounts, scholarships may be available
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• LEARN MORE — Join us January 14 for a virtual info session and instructor Q&A

Fast RN Refresher Qualification and Enrollment!

• ONE – Ensure you meet the program’s prerequisites which include NCLEX-RN exam, U.S. RN license, background check and U.S. hospital experience (details below).

• THREE – Enroll in the program. After submitting the RN Refresher Pre-Advisement Questionnaire, you will receive enrollment instructions via email.
• If you’ve already completed the questionnaire and haven’t received enrollment instructions , write to [email protected] or call 302-831-7600.

Earn program badges and certificate

A digital badge will be awarded for each component of the program successfully completed. Participants earning both Didactic and Clinical digital badges will receive the digital program completion certificate. Click here for details about digital badging .  

RN Refresher Online Program — program details

LOCATION: Online (self-paced, with some scheduled deadlines) SCHEDULE: 15-week didactic component begins February 5, 2025 . Clinical component (optional) immediately follows and must be completed by August 5, 2025 . REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 3, 2025 PRICE: $1,400 (early registration discount through December 16, 2024 ). Additional costs to the participant include the required textbook, as well as any fees imposed by the clinical agency for background checks, drug testing, immunizations, etc. If participant must complete final exam remotely, there is an online exam proctoring fee. FINANCIAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Scholarships and potential discounts available, including: Early registration, Military, UD student or alum, 2 or more (group) .

Enrollment Prerequisites

Computer skills and technology requirements, relicensure in your state.

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All of the following are required to enroll in this program

• NCLEX-RN — Participants must have taken and passed the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). The SBTPE (State Board Test Pool Examination) is also accepted as the pre-NCLEX-RN standard.
• U.S. licensed RN — All participants must hold a previous or current U.S. registered nurse (RN) license. A copy of the current or expired license must be provided to UD Professional and Continuing Studies within 2 weeks of the participant registering for the UD RN Refresher Online Program. Conditional licensure status may preclude clinical eligibility.
• Background check — To be eligible for clinical placement, participants must present a negative drug test and clean background check.
• All participants must have prior U.S. hospital experience working as a registered nurse (RN). Length of practice and time elapsed since active nursing practice will be a determinant in eligibility. Please complete the required RN Refresher Pre-Advisement Questionnaire to determine eligibility.
• Recent U.S. nursing graduates may be able to count the hospital nursing experience associated with their nursing program.
• Participants will be asked to provide the name and contact information for their most recent hospital or acute care employer.
• Non-U.S.-trained participants must have a minimum of 3 months’ previous practice as a registered nurse (RN) in a U.S. hospital.
• Pre-advisement questionnaire — Complete the RN Refresher Pre-Advisement Questionnaire to confirm that you meet all relevant enrollment requirements.

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This course is open to licensed registered nurses who are presently ineligible for endorsement or reinstatement of licensure in Delaware or elsewhere because they do not currently meet the state nursing board requirements.

• Contact your state’s Board of Nursing (BON) —Registered nurses from states other than Delaware should contact their respective boards of nursing (BON) to determine if the University of Delaware RN Refresher course meets that state’s requirements for an RN refresher course.
• Your state of jurisdiction —If you reside in or hold an inactive/expired license in a jurisdiction different from the state in which you are seeking to gain licensure, you must adhere to the reactivation/reinstatement rules and regulations of the BON of the state in which you wish to gain licensure.
• Additional licensure requirements —An RN refresher course may not be the only requirement for relicensure in your state. Contact the relevant state BON for possible additional requirements.

In order to successfully complete this course, participants must have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection as well as basic computer knowledge.

• REQUIRED: basic computer skills — Participants must be able to use email, attachments, web browsers and Microsoft Word. If you are not comfortable with these essential functions, we recommend you update your computer skills prior to registering for this course.
• REQUIRED: laptop or desktop computer with high-speed internet access — click here for details . 
• OPTIONAL: mobile device — Most course video content can be viewed on a mobile device like a tablet, iPad or smart phone. Mobile devices may not be compatible with completing required course components like homework, tests, quizzes, chats.
• Participants will receive detailed setup instructions upon enrollment.

Program Overview

UD’s 15-week RN Refresher Online Course is designed to update and enhance the nursing knowledge and clinical skills of inactive registered nurses preparing for reentry into active practice, addressing foundational competencies for medical-surgical nursing in today’s increasingly complex practice settings.

In total, the complete RN Refresher Online program is a six-month program comprised of a 15-week online didactic course and an optional on-site clinical component:

• Designed to be completed within an academic semester and takes approximately 15 weeks.
• Self-paced format allows flexibility within the course timeline.
• Proctored final exam is taken at the end of the 15-week semester.
• Didactic-only option: Those with active licenses may choose to enroll in the didactic component only.
• Follows successful completion of the didactic component, and requires 80 hours in an acute care hospital on an adult medical surgical unit with the schedule determined by the assigned preceptor.
• The student should be prepared to work 8-12 hours on any shift, which could include days, nights and weekends.
• If both the didactic and clinical components are being completed, the total required timeline for completion is six months, which includes the 15-week didactic coursework and the 80-hour clinical component. All must be completed within six months of the course start date.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Combine the integration of knowledge, skills and professional attitudes through the use of clinical evidence and reasoning.
• Assess comprehensive knowledge to secure quality, safety, and equality in healthcare systems.
• Evaluate issues that may impact professional behaviors in the practice of nursing.
• Demonstrate team-building and collaboration strategies in health systems, guided by nursing values and standards through a Case Study, Discussion Forum or Quiz assignment.
• Develop critical thinking skills to determine the effectiveness of medication administration on client care outcomes.
• Use critical thinking skills to appraise data provided by technology to develop optimum patient outcomes.
• Propose population focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion, disease and injury prevention.
• Collaborate effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams to foster open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care which represents the patients’ preferences, values, and needs within the context of their families, communities and the health care delivery system with a Quiz, Case Study, or Discussion Forum assignment. 
• Demonstrate the relevance of cultural diversity in healthcare through a Quiz, Case Study, or Discussion Forum assignment.

Didactic Component (online course)

The theoretical component of the RN Refresher Online is comprised of online reading assignments, case studies, discussion forums and learning activities designed to guide and reinforce participant learning. All coursework takes place using online learning technologies.

Successful completion of the theoretical component is a prerequisite for enrollment in the clinical component of the course. Highlights of course content include:

• Nursing Trends of the 21st Century
• Cultural Competence
• Medical/Surgical and Specialty Updates
• Pharmacology Update
• Legal Considerations
• End-of-Life
• Health History and Physical Assessment
• Geriatric Considerations
• Clinical Laboratory Update
• Nutrition Update

Final exam required —To successfully complete the didactic component, participants must pass the proctored final exam which is administered remotely via ProctorU, a secure, online proctoring service .

Clinical Component: overview (on-site clinical practice)

The clinical component of this course requires 80 hours of supervised clinical practice to take place in the participant’s state of licensure. Participants identify an acute care hospital in their local area in which to complete their practice hours. The healthcare institution will identify and approve a nurse preceptor within that institution. Both the institution and preceptor are subject to approval by the RN Refresher Program Director at least 6 weeks prior to starting clinical hours.

• Successful completion of the theoretical (didactic) component is a prerequisite for participation in the clinical component of the course.
• The clinical component must be completed by the course end date, which is 6 months from the course start date.
• The University of Delaware coordinator will do everything possible to help the participant secure a preceptored clinical experience, however clinical placement is not a guaranteed component of this course.

Clinical Component: participant responsibilities

The Clinical Participant shall:

• assume accountability for identifying own clinical site and preceptor based on established criteria (including timely submission of required clinical data forms).
• complete required drug test and background check prior to starting the clinical component of the course. Students must present with a negative drug test and a clean background check in order to be placed in the clinical setting.
• complete and return all required clinical documentation to the RN Refresher Program Director. If the institution requires additional information, please refer all questions about these requirements to that institution. The results of any additional information, must be received by the RN Refresher Program Director before approval can be given to begin clinical hours.
• assume an active role in planning the clinical experience.
• complete all assignments.
• be knowledgeable of the expectations delineated in the clinical evaluation tool.
• complete all evaluation forms (didactic, preceptor, outcomes).
• be prepared to work 8-12 hours on any shift which could include days, nights and weekends, as part of the clinical practice component.

The Healthcare Institution shall:

• approve an appropriate staff member to act as the clinical preceptor.
• promote a desirable learning climate.
• provide information to faculty (course coordinator) about the agency’s policies and procedures.
• approve a letter of agreement/contract between the institution and the University of Delaware for the provision of the clinical learning experience.

The Preceptor shall:

• have a minimum of a BS in nursing.
• serve as a role model for the learner (RN Refresher student) in the clinical area (hours to be arranged between preceptor and student; preceptor must be present at all times student is in the clinical area).
• provide the learner with guidance for meeting clinical objectives.
• provide evaluation of the learner’s progress to the faculty.
• be present whenever the student is delivering nursing care.
• agree to be evaluated on the preceptorship by the learner.

The Faculty (Course Coordinator) shall:

• clarify educational objectives to be achieved during the practicum.
• communicate with the preceptor as needed to discuss the clinical learning experiences.
• discuss the progress of the learner with the preceptor as needed.
• provide preceptor and health agency with appropriate contact information.

How fast can I complete this program?

The didactic portion of the program takes approximately 15 weeks to complete, ending with a final exam administered to all students on the same set date and time. The clinical component follows successful completion of the didactic component and requires 80 hours in an acute care hospital with the schedule determined by the participant and preceptor. Clinical hours can begin upon successful completion of the didactic component, and must be completed within six months of the course start date.

Can I start my clinical hours early, while completing the didactic component?

Clinical hours cannot begin until 1) successful completion of the didactic component; and 2) all required pre-clinical documentation is completed and permission is given by the RN Refresher Program Director.

Is there a list of clinical competencies to be achieved during the clinical experience?

Yes. These will be the basis for clinical evaluation. This information is available to registered students on the password-protected course website.

Is there a comprehensive written exam?

Yes. Mastery of the online self-assessment quizzes associated with each content topic will provide a strong foundation for success on the comprehensive didactic exam. A proctored final exam is taken at the end of the semester. The final exam is taken on the same set date/time by all participants approximately 16 weeks from the start of the course. The final exam is administered remotely via ProctorU, a secure, online proctoring service .

Is it possible to take the didactic component without the clinical component?

If you are being mandated by your state Board of Nursing to complete a refresher/remedial course to reactivate or reinstate your RN license, you are required to complete both the theory and clinical components of the program. Nurses with active licenses who do not want to participate in the clinical component can opt to complete only the theory component of the course.

Is there a prescribed schedule for the 80 clinical hours?

No. Hours are to be arranged with the preceptor who must be present whenever you are on the unit. A schedule must be shared with the course instructor with completed hours verified by the preceptor. Clinical hours must be completed within six months of the course start date.

How do I contact the course instructor if I have a question about lecture materials or assignments?

Email, fax, and phone contact information is provided on the secure course website.

Where do I find information about the course assignments?

The password-protected course home page will provide links to assignments and other course components.

Where do I purchase the required text and any associated materials?

Purchase information for the required textbook will be included in participants’ registration confirmation email.

Once I register and pay the fee, how do I get access to the password-protected website?

Access information is distributed by email a few days before the course start date.

How do I locate a preceptor for the clinical component?

Please notify the RN Refresher Program Manager with the name of your preferred local hospital to complete the clinical experience. If the University of Delaware does not already have a contract with your preferred hospital, it is the student’s responsibility to make the initial contacts.

Can the clinical component be arranged in a long-term care or pediatric facility?

No. Although, the didactic component of the course provides updates in many specialty areas including maternal/child, mental health, oncology, gerontology, etc., the program’s clinical component be completed in an adult medical-surgical unit in an acute care hospital.

Is it possible to repeat the clinical component if I am not successful the first time?

Unsuccessful completion of the clinical component will result in student failure of the RN Refresher Course. If you wish to repeat the course, a new registration form must be completed and accompanied by the required fee.

Would a person who graduated from a nursing program but has not yet taken or has failed the NCLEX exam be eligible for the course?

No. The course is designed for nurses who previously held active RN licenses but have been inactive for a specified period of time. Someone who is preparing to take or retake the NCLEX exam should seek a review course specifically developed for that purpose.

Where are the forms that must be submitted to gain approval for the clinical component?

All forms related to the clinical component are posted on the password-protected course Web site.

General Information

Registration and program cost.

Next course start date is February 5, 2025

The RN Refresher course fee covers the theoretical/didactic component of the course as well as the clinical component. Additional costs to the participant are listed below. All fees are subject to change.

• RN Refresher Online Program fee : $1,400
• 10% early bird discounted fee (deadline: December 16, 2024 ): $1,260
• Additional fees: Additional costs to the participant include the required textbook, as well as any fees imposed by the clinical agency for background checks, drug testing, immunizations, etc. If participant must complete final exam remotely, there is an online exam proctoring fee.
• Final registration and payment deadline: February 3, 2025
• Refund policy

Ready to register? First, please complete the RN Refresher Pre-Advisement Questionnaire (required) if you haven’t already. After successfully completing the RN Refresher Pre-Advisement Questionnaire, you will receive enrollment instructions via email. If you’ve already completed the questionnaire and haven’t received enrollment instructions, please write to  [email protected]  or call 302-831-7600.

Approval by state boards of nursing

If the Board of Nursing in your state of licensure requires an RN Refresher course in order to reactivate licensure in that state, it is the student’s responsibility to verify that this course meets those requirements and will be acceptable to that board in meeting those requirements. It is also the student’s responsibility to be aware of any additional requirements for reactivation.

To contact your state Board of Nursing please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing .

Program Timeline

* Final exam and clinical component start dates for upcoming semesters is estimated and shown here for planning purposes only. Actual dates to be determined, and will be confirmed upon enrollment.

Online learning format

The didactic component of the RN Refresher program takes place through online learning. Participants view content presentations online, complete assignments and self-assessment quizzes, and communicate with the course coordinator via the course Web site and e-mail. Online learning offers many benefits…

• Anywhere, anytime accessibility
• Increased computer competency, a necessity in today’s technological practice setting
• No scheduling conflicts
• No transportation or child care costs

Financial assistance

Only one discount can be applied to a registration. If you have any questions about the following options, email [email protected] .

• UD alumni and student discount (15% discount)
• Military/veterans discount   (15% discount)
• Group discount (15% discount; individuals must register at the same time)
• Continuing Education Scholarship or Economic Competitiveness Scholarship — one-time partial scholarships. For application and further details visit the Noncredit Financial Assistance page .
• Veterans benefits —This program is approved by the Delaware State Approving Agency for the training of veterans. Contact the Veterans Affairs regional office at 1-888-442-4551 to determine your individual eligibility. When eligibility is determined, please submit a copy of your DD-214 (if discharged, VA 22-1990 (if active), or NOBE (if active Reserve or National Guard) when you register for this program.
• Private loans —Private loans may be an option to pay for noncredit programs, for example, obtaining a loan from your bank or credit union. One option may be the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan (select University of Delaware Noncredit, code 00143198 from the drop-down menu).
• Tax credits —Taxpayers who pay qualified tuition and related expenses to an eligible educational institution may be able to claim tax credits or deductions on their federal income tax. A “Confirmation of Tuition” letter can be obtained by emailing the Noncredit Registrar at [email protected] . Please note the registrar’s office does not supply a Form 1098-T, as the Confirmation of Tuition represents accepted documentation.

Disability accommodations

Disability accommodations at the University of Delaware are designed to provide equal educational opportunities for all Continuing Education students. Reasonable accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis. Click here for details about requesting disability accommodations.

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Refresher Courses are programs designed to update knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice to ensure the competence of nurses re-entering nursing practice. The University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland can help you relaunch your career!

Who is a Refresher Program For?

• A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after more than 4 years of inactive status). 
• An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing workforce.
• An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Individuals who received their initial RN license from another state and whose license has lapsed can apply for a Texas license through the "Endorsement" process after completing this program.

This program is not for individuals who do not hold an RN license or need to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

A Concept-Based Focused Program

This refresher program will deliver the essential skills to update your nursing knowledge. The program includes a didactic component and an evidence-based clinical acute care practice component. Highly knowledgeable faculty will guide the individual to successfully and safely return to practice in the nursing field. Participants can expect to receive up-to-date information on health issues, health promotion, informatics, and the current role expectations of the registered nurse.

This knowledge meets the content criteria and requirements for the Texas Board of Nursing for successful reinstatement/endorsement of a Texas nursing license. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment.

Next Course Start Date: Saturday, March 5 , 2025 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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Didactic: October 19, 2024 - December 7, 2024 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.) Clinical: December 9, 2024 - February 1, 2025 Fall 2024 Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

Didactic: March 15, 2025 - May 3, 2025 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.) Clinical: May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025 Spring 2025 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

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Enrollment options are available dependent on the student's need:

• A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after more than 4 years of inactive status). Must enroll in option 1.
• An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Must enroll in option 1.
• An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing workforce. May enroll in option 1, 2, or 3.
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This option includes the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online), course materials, the simulation component, and precepted hospital rotation (required 80 hours). The fee includes course registration, didactic, simulation, and hospital rotation (all fees are non-refundable). There is an additional external fee for students to set up a clinical myClinicalExchange account for the clinical request. * It is IMPORTANT that the myClinicalExchange account AND the Temporary license from the Texas Board of Nursing not be requested until told to do so by the instructor once the class starts. It is mandatory for each student to purchase their own malpractice insurance. This coverage is essential for your practice and protection during clinical experiences. We encourage you to research and select a policy that best meets your needs. Fee: $2000 Total Program Length: 120 hours, 16-weeks Course Maximum: 24 students due to clinical slots needed.

This option includes only the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online), course materials, and the simulation component. The fee includes course registration, didactic, and simulation. (All fees are non-refundable.) Fee: $1500 Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks This option does not include a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration for the program under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later.

This option includes the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online) and course materials only. The fee includes course registration and materials only (all fees are non-refundable). Fee: $1000 Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks This option does not include simulation or a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later.

Payment of the program option must be paid in full by the last day of registration.

Complete Course Prerequisites for Refresher Registration

Complete course prerequisites must be received by the registration deadline established by the Program Director/Coordinator.

Submission includes all items below:

• All immunizations or Titers, including influenza (during the flu season), must be completed and brought to first class. The recommended CDC timing of flu vaccination, which hospitals comply with, is September through February. 
• Current TB test (negative) or (evidence of negative chest X-ray if BCG has been taken in the past year)
• Immunizations/titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
• Influenza-Flu (if in season)
• Must have a basic urine drug screen completed.
• Proof of Temporary License obtained from the Texas Board of Nursing. The Background check is conducted at the time of submitting the Temporary License.
• Proof of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. For certification for RN Refresher participants, contact 281-450-7829
• Students must register and pay for access to myClinicalExhange (mCE) account before a clinical rotation can be granted. This can be done at the first class meeting. To set up an account, please see My Clinical Exchange: Welcome .
• It is mandatory for each student to purchase their own malpractice insurance. This coverage is essential for your practice and protection during clinical experiences. We encourage you to research and select a policy that best meets your needs.

Students who have not completed prerequisites prior to the posted deadlines will not be allowed to continue in the course; refunds will not be provided.

Students will be required to set up a "My Clinical Exchange" account which is an external system used by the Texas hospital facilities we contract with. This requires a small fee paid directly to the facility electronically to be considered for a clinical precepted rotation. Clinical slots (facility, days, times) are assigned by the hospital hosting the clinical. UHCL does not have the authority to assign Preceptors, facilities, days, or shifts. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the clinical rotations.

Students much register and pay for access to myClinicalExchange (mCE) before a clinical rotation can be granted. This process will be discussed at the first meeting.

RN Refresher Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

The submission of all the items above will be discussed at the first class. 

Email: [email protected]

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Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program at UHCL at Pearland Email: [email protected] Phone: 281-212-1627

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11 modules for a review of content essential to providing up to date nursing care:

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A full day course dedicated to reviewing the anatomical placement, utilization and assessment of intravenous lines used in acute and home care settings. The course includes time to practice venipuncture for the placement of peripheral lines using simulation materials. Students will gain a thorough understanding of intravenous nursing care, not competency, in placing intravenous lines in clinical practice. 

Health Assessment and Fundamental Clinical Skills   - 18 Contact Hours

Three days of immersion learning comprised of lectures alternating with hands-on practice of health assessment and clinical skills. Students will have a high-fidelity simulation experience using full scale computerized patient simulators that provide a high level of interactivity and realism to manage and assess select health emergencies

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617-552-4256

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Nurse Refresher Online – IDL

Nurse refresher.

Reignite Your Nursing Career with Our Nurse Refresher Course

Are you ready to return to the nursing field with confidence? Our 8-day Nurse Refresher Course is perfect for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LV/LPN) looking to update their skills and knowledge after a break from inpatient hospital or acute care settings. Held exclusively on weekends, this fully online course offers 63 hours of comprehensive classroom instruction, making it convenient and accessible for busy professionals.

Why Choose Our Course?

Flexible Schedule: Classes are held on weekends, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

Comprehensive Content: Our course covers a wide range of essential topics, ensuring you are well-prepared to return to the nursing field.

Engaging Learning Experience: Class engagement and simulation are integrated into the course to enhance your learning experience and practical skills.

Course Outline

Patient Care and Rights:

• Patient Rights
• Informed Consent
• Advanced Directives
• Organ Donation

Clinical Skills and Documentation:

• Charting Documentation
• Handling Physician Orders
• Dispensing Medications
• Using the Kardex

Critical Thinking and Team Collaboration:

• Critical Thinking Skills
• The Role of the Registered Nurse in the Healthcare Team

Case Management and Patient Interaction:

• Case Management
• Nursing Care Plan
• Patient Teaching
• Spiritual Care
• Cultural Competency

Regulatory and Safety Standards:

• Title 22 Regulations
• Joint Commission Standards
• OSHA Requirements

In-Depth Topic Review:

• Gas Exchange & Respiratory Function
• Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Hematologic Function
• Gastrointestinal Function
• Endocrine Function
• Renal, Urinary & Reproductive Function
• Immunologic Function, Infection Control, Universal Precautions
• Perioperative Concepts
• Sensorineural, Integumentary Function, Burn Issues
• Musculoskeletal Function
• Neurologic Function

Course Materials: A soft copy of all course materials will be sent via email for your convenience.

Earn Continuing Education Hours

Our course is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number 17440) for 63 contact hours, ensuring you receive the professional credit you need.

Enroll Today! Take the first step towards reigniting your nursing career. Join our Nurse Refresher Course and return to the healthcare field with the knowledge and skills to excel.

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California School of Health Sciences seeks to promote goodwill by using explicitly stated fair and equitable cancellation and refund practices pertaining to cancellations, withdrawals, and termination.

REJECTION OF APPLICANT:

Students not accepted by the school, or prospective international students whose visa applications have been rejected are entitled to a 100 percent refund of the amount paid for institutional charges (except the non-refundable registration fees).

PROGRAM CANCELLATION:

If the school cancels a program subsequent to a student’s enrollment, the institution will refund all monies paid by the student.

CANCELLATION BEFORE THE START OF CLASS OR NO SHOW:

All refunds due will be made within forty-five (45) calendar days of the first scheduled day of class or the date of cancellation, whichever is earlier. You are entitled to a 100 percent refund of the amount paid for institutional charges (except the non-refundable registration fees).

We are Avocational training, not a college or university, and our tuition does not qualify for the educational credits. We do not participate with the United States Department of Education’s federal student financial aid and loans. Therefore, our tuition is not deemed qualified tuition for federal income tax purposes and therefore, we cannot issue 1098Ts.

NOTIFICATION OF CANCELATION/WITHDRAWAL:

Students may notify CSHS verbally or via email or written request. CSHS may request, but not require, a student to submit a written notification of withdrawal for administrative purposes unless written notice is mandated by federal or state law. It is noted that the Student Exchange Visitor’s Program (SEVP) does not explicitly require written notification of cancellation or withdrawal.

ALL PERIODS OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR ENROLLMENT PERIODS:

For students who have completed more than 60 percent of the enrollment period will not be legible for a refund. For students who have completed 60 percent or less of the enrollment period, the institution will provide a pro-rata refund.

The institution will retain the registration fee plus a percentage of tuition and fees, which is based on the percentage of the clock hours or weeks (based on the program) attended and the recorded student’s last date of attendance (LDA), as the examples described in the table below. LDA for IDL courses will be determined by checking the activity logs to find out when a student last interacted with your course materials.

The institution will pay or credit refunds within 45 days of a student’s documented date of

determination (DOD). If a student provides advanced notice of withdrawal such that the 45-day window for refund processing ends before the last date of attendance, the refund must be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days from the last date of attendance.

REFUND CALCULATION EXAMPLES:

A. Example 1: Monitor Tech Certification: Student attended 16 hours

Monitor Tech Certification: Student attended 24 hours

C. Example 3: Monitor Tech Certification: No Show or Cancelled

Registration Fees, Books, and supplies given to the students are non-refundable.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES-OVERSEAS AGENTS: Students will be informed of the contractual relationship and its effects on their ability to obtain a refund. If a student pays through a recruiting agent and is due a refund, the refund may be made on behalf of the student to the agent. Students will be notified in writing that the refund has been made on behalf of the students to the agent.

UNRESOLVED REFUND ISSUES: If a course refund cannot be resolved at the Administrative Assistant (AA) level, refer the student/customer to Director of Education (DOE). If the DOE is not on site, the AA will leave a message and advise the student/customer they will be called within 7 business days.

If the student has any complaints, questions, or problems that you cannot work out with the school, write or call the following two organizations.

BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Physical Address: 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818Phone Number: (916) 431-6959 Fax: (916) 263-1897 Toll Free: 1888-370-7589

THE ACCREDITING COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING (ACCET)

Physical Address: 1722 N St NW, Washington, DC, 20036 Phone: (202)955-1113, Fax: (202) 955-1118

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

You may cancel this contract for school, without any penalty or obligation by the date stated below. If you cancel, any payment you have made and any negotiable instrument signed to you shall be returned to you within 45 days following the school’s receipt of your cancellation notice

To cancel the contract for school, email, mail, or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice, or any notice, to: California School of Health Sciences 1240 S State College Blvd, Suite 240 Anaheim,, CA 92840 NOT LATER THAN Midnight of / / Mon/ Day/ Year

(the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment whichever is later) I cancel the contract for school. Date / / Mon/ Day/ Year

REMEMBER, Students may notify CSHS verbally, or via email or written request. CSHS may request, but not require, a student to submit a written notification of withdrawal for administrative purposes, unless written notice is mandated by federal or state law. It is noted that the Student Exchange Visitor’s Program (SEVP) does not explicitly require written notification of cancellation or withdrawal.

If you have any complaints, questions, or problems that you cannot work out with the school, write or call the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Physical Address: 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 Mailing Address: P O Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Phone Number: 916-431-6959 Toll Free: 888-370-7589 Fax Number: 916-263-1897

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Nurse Refresher Program

Welcome to the Nurse Refresher Program

The Nurse Refresher Program (NRP) has three focus areas, to:

• Update formerly licensed nurses to meet current professional practice standards and to re-activate their nursing license and return to practice.
• Provide continuing education to currently licensed nurses who may not have been engaged in active nursing practice and who wish to return to active practice.
• Provide education about the LPN scope of practice to registered nursing students who wish to license as a practical nurse based on their RN education program and become licensed by exception as LPNs.

The content of the NRP is owned by Idaho Alliance of Leaders in Nursing (IALN, d/b/a Idaho Center for Nursing) and managed by Nurse Leaders of Idaho (NLI). The NLI Education Committee and a faculty consultant nurse educator provide guidance and direction to the NRP.