Nurse Refresher Program
For Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
Non-Idaho Students
Developed by:
Eileen K. Merrell, RN, MPH
Hilary Straub, RN, BSN, MS
Revised by:
Barbara J. McNeil, PhD, RN-BC
Lessie Schoenfelder, RNC
Renae Dougal, RN, MSN, CLNC, CCRP
Course Approved by:
Idaho, Utah & Nevada Boards of Nursing
Published by:
Nurse Leaders of Idaho
Overview: This program is designed to meet the needs of RNs or LPNs who have been previously licensed and wish to return to active practice. Through independent self-study, RNs and LPNs update knowledge to meet the requirements of a nursing board or simply to acquire a degree of confidence and security prior to employment. Please check with your state board of nursing regarding how many clinical hours you must complete. A pre-clinical checklist must be completed prior to beginning your clinical experience.
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. Upon completion of all the modules, the post-test may be ordered. After successful completion of the post-test, students may be required to complete clinical hours depending on the requirements of their state board of nursing. For an additional fee, NLI offers clinical placement in SW Idaho as well as some areas in Utah and Nevada. Please contact our office for more information on current clinical sites. Clinical placement is not guaranteed. Please do not pay the fee for this service until placement is confirmed. If we are unable to place you then you must arrange your own clinical. You must have an active or temporary license, issued by your board of nursing, during your clinical.
**Your state board of nursing may have restrictions regarding who is eligible to take a refresher course. Please contact your board prior to enrolling in our program**
Suggested reading for the RN program is the Lippencott Manual of Nursing Practice. 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: $1,100 (plus $12.35 for shipping)
All modules on CD or by email: $ 900
Individual modules by email: $175 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 on CD or by email: $375
Post test: $100
Clinical Placement: $100
*Clinical placement cannot be arranged until after the completion of all modules and post-test. The clinical placement service is not guaranteed.
Contact information:
Web:
www.nurserefresher.org
Email:
Phone: 208-367-1171
Total amount enclosed: $______
Make checks or money order payable to NLI and remit to:
NLI
615 N. 7th St.
Boise, ID 83702
Payment by credit card:
Name on Card:Billing address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Card Type:
Card Number:
Exp. Date:
Security Code (on back):
Signature: