Registered Nurse (RN) Refresher Course

The nurse refresher course is divided into two phases. Phase One, theory, includes 120 hours of online, independent study and includes textbook readings, required quizzes, self-assessment quizzes, case reviews, online content, and 20 virtual simulation critical thinking e-cases. Phase One culminates with a final exam. Required exams must be passed with an 80% or better for successful course completion. Content is divided into 4 modules on the Moodle Learning Management System.

Phase Two, Clinicals. Students are required to find a medical facility to complete 120 hours of an in-person, precepted clinical experience. Refresher Program staff can assist students in finding a site and will work with the site to be sure an Affiliation Agreement is in place.

You will have 9 months from when you receive your logins to finish phase 1 and phase 2 of the course.

Online Platforms Used:

Moodle: The Moodle Learning Management System hosts Phase One, the didactic theory portion of the course. The course is designed to develop and strengthen critical thinking skills and consists of four modules including assigned readings, interactive case studies, self-assessments, and additional resources.

NovEx: NovEx virtual simulation (v-sim) is an asynchronous online case-based learning experience. V-sim is integrated throughout the RN Refresher modules which allows students to practice and demonstrate required competencies and best practices required for re-licensure. Learn more about NovEx here.

HIPAA and OSHA Training

Required HIPAA and OSHA Training is provided by HealthStream.
Typically, the training costs $40, but we provide you with a 50% discount code.

Estimated Cost: $20.00

Once you have completed the course requirements, you will then be eligible to take the online open book final exam. You are required to pass the final exam with at least a score of 80% in order to continue to the clinical portion. Students may take the final exam only once. Those who do not pass may retake the course for an additional fee. Retaking the final exam requires the design and approval of a successful retake plan.

Financial Aid

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Refresh and update the knowledge and skills needed to complete physical assessments, history-taking, documentation, and best practices using health information technologies.
• Review the importance of using the Nursing Process in the care of adult medical-surgical patients.
• Understand changes in nursing practice, including addressing social determinants of health, culture, and specific needs of diverse populations.
• Review the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs, administration of medications and dosing, and the use and best practices for intravenous therapy (IV) and specialty medications.
• Review and identify evidence-based, current therapies, procedures, diagnostics, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities for common medical and surgical diseases.
• Update their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in applying nursing procedures for individualized patient care, including legal, ethical, and professional matters.

Course Outline

After passing the exam, you will need to complete the following:

Apply for License Reinstatement/Endorsement from State Board of Nursing
***State Board of Nursing application requirements vary. Please check with your Board of Nursing for guidance.

Colorado State Board of Nursing: Click Here

Module Five consists of 120 hours of clinical practicum. Skills training and site-specific training utilizing self-assessment and skills check list must be completed under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor.