Forregistered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Nurse Refresher Program

ForRegistered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Idaho Students

Developed by:

Eileen K. Merrell, RN, MPH

Hilary Straub, RN ,BSN, MS

Revised by:

Barbara J. McNeil, PhD, RN-BC

LessieSchoenfelder, RNC

Renae Dougal, RN, MSN, CLNC, CCRP

Course Approved by:

Idaho and Nevada Boards of Nursing

Published by:

Idaho Alliance of Leaders in Nursing, 12th Edition RN,

10th Edition LPN

Course Description: This self-study program consists of seven modules for the RN program and nine modules for the LPN program. Students may begin the program at any time and have two years to complete it. Upon completion of all modules, the pre-clinical post- test may be ordered. After successful completion of this post-test the student may be required to complete a clinical component. A clinical placement service is offered for students residing in areas of southwest Idaho. Clinical placement is not guaranteed. Please do not pay the fee for this service until placement is confirmed. If clinical placement is not possible, you must arrange your own clinical placement. You must have an active license or temporary license,issued by the Idaho Board of Nursing, during your clinical.

Overview: This program is designed to meet the needs of RNs or LPNs who have been previously licensed, have been out of a clinical setting for less than 20 years and wish to return to active practice. There are three components to the course: 1) the self-study modules, 2) post- test and 3) clinical preceptorship. The self-study modules and post-test must be completed before the clinical component is arranged. The clinical preceptorship needs to be completed within 8 weeks from the clinical start date. If you have been out of nursing under 10 years, you will need to complete a minimum of 80 hours of clinical time; over 10 years, you will need a minimum of 120 hours; over 15 years, a minimum of 120 hours plus extra course work assigned by the Board of Nursing will need to be completed.

***If you have been out of nursing for 20+ years, you are no longer eligible for a refresher program

Suggested reading for the RN program is the Lippencott Manual of Nursing Practice, 10th edition. This is available on Amazon.com

RN Course Content:

Module 1: Nursing in Idaho Today

Module 2: Basic Skills Checklist

Module 3: Patient Assessment

Module 4: Nursing Care Plans and Documentation

Module 5: Diagnostic Tests

Module 6: Intravenous Therapy

Module 7: Pharmacology

RN Prices:

All modules in print: $800

All modules on CD: $ 725

Individual modules on CD: $135 each

Post-test: $100

Clinical Placement: $100

LPN Course Content:

Module 1: Nursing in Idaho Today

Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology

Module 3: Skills for the LPN

Module 4: The Nursing Process

Module 5: Medication Administration

Module 6: Diagnostic Tests

Module 7: Geriatric Nursing

Module 8: Stress Management and Human Sexuality

Module 9: Patient Care Scenarios

LPN Prices:

All modules in print: $400

All modules on CD: $275

Post test: $100

Clinical Placement: $100

*Clinical placement may not be arranged until after the completion of all modules and a passing grade on the post-test. Clinical placement service is not guaranteed.

Contact information:

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Phone: 208-367-1171

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Make checks or money order payable to NLI and remit to:

NLI

615 N. 7th St.

Boise, ID 83702

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