RN-LPN Nurse Refresher
The Delta College Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Refresher Course is geared toward the nurse who desires to return to nursing after an absence for an extended period of time; for nurses who would like to transition back into acute care after working in other areas of nursing; for nurses who would like a good review for NCLEX-RN or LPN, and for nurses needing to meet Michigan Board of Nursing requirements.
The goal of the Nurse Refresher Course is to update nurses’ knowledge and skill base, as well as increase the confidence of nurses as they return to clinical practice or the acute care setting.
This course is set up in a blended format with the following components:
- 20 hours of Simulated labs
- 60 hours clinical practice
- Independent on-line study
- Textbook readings and exercises
- On-line peer discussion boards
- Multiple tests including Pre/Post testing
25 Continuing Education Units, including 1 pain management CE
Prerequisites:
- Students must go through Admission to Delta College to access the course management software - cost is $20.
- Proof of current Michigan Registered or Practical Nurse license and/or proof of RN or LPN Nursing Program completion.
LPN/RN Nurse Refresher Student Clinical Requirements- PDF
Please read this information carefully as the clinical requirements are manadatory for LPN/RN Nurse Refresher students and must be reviewed and completed prior to the class start date.
As a clinical student, it is your responsibility to maintain current health records while in a healthcare program. For admission to all clinical agencies, students must have a copy of all enclosed documents on file in the LifeLong Learning Office. Give all completed forms to your instructor on the first day of class, students who do not have required documentation will not be allowed at the clinical site.
Personal Health
1. Physical Examination – "Delta College Physical Exam Form" – take to your personal physician to complete and give to your instructor on the first day of class. It is suggested that you call your physician immediately as it may take 4-6 weeks to make an appointment.
2. Hepatitis B Vaccine – "Hepatitis B Acknowledgement/ Release Form"
3. Signed "Health & Wellness Waiver and Release Form"
4. Signed "Release for Training and Participation Form"
5. Documentation of Negative TB Skin Test – a positive skin test requires annual documentation by a physician or by a chest x-ray every two years.
6. Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization documentation unless you were born before 1957 – you may request a rubella titer drawn by your physician if no documentation is present.
7. Documentation of Td (tetanus) immunization documentation, current within 10 years
8. CPR Card (Red Cross -CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association –Health Care Provider)
Current Criminal History
In accordance with Public Act 303 of 2002, section 20173; if your criminal history includes an instance that will prohibit you from participating as a student in the clinical experience, you will be dropped from the program and no refund will be given. If your background includes criminal history which would prohibit you from working in a healthcare facility, you are advised to drop the program prior to the first day of class.
The State of Michigan has mandated that we do LiveScan fingerprinting. We do not accept fingerprinting from other agencies. The cost to students for LiveScan is $75.00. Students must go to the Delta College Bookstore and tell them you are there to pay for fingerprinting for the Nurse Refresher Program. The Bookstore will then give you a receipt/voucher for payment. Please make checks payable to Delta College.
You must schedule your fingerprinting with the Public Safety Office in N102. Simply present your completed Delta College LiveScan Fingerprint Request Form and your receipt/voucher (obtained from the Bookstore) to the Public Safety Officer, and then schedule your fingerprinting appointment.
9. Signed "Delta College Live Scan Fingerprint Request Form"
Delta College ID card
Prior to the 1st day of class you will need to get a Delta College student ID card, available in the Public Safety Office in the N-wing. Items to bring with you are a valid picture id along with your printed statement of registration in the Nurse Refresher program. This service is free of charge and will be used to create clinical badges.
Textbooks
Textbooks are required for this course. Check with the Delta Bookstore.
Next Section: To be Announced - Call LifeLong Learning at (989) 686-9444 for more information.