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CERTIFICATE COURSES

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ONLINE COURSE - RN Refresher

Cost: $1,250 plus cost of textbooks

This course will provide registered nurses who wish to return to active clinical practice with core competencies to prepare them to resume clinical practice in a safe, competent and confident manner. RNs will bring the depth of caring and nursing insight from their previous experiences to the health care environment enhanced by an update on the latest technology, current management of medical/surgical conditions, and evidenced based improvements in nursing care.

• 15 theory modules - online and self paced
• 120 hour precepted clinical practicum in an acute care facility in your home community

Registration is always open. For more information please call: Katie Kessler RN MSN APRN BC at (517)355-6525 or by email: kessle24@msu.edu.

Apply online (below). Upon completion of the application process, you will be sent information that will allow you to begin this course - complete the theory modules at your own pace. No set schedule.

This course will provide registered nurses who wish to return to active clinical practice with core competencies to prepare them to resume clinical practice in a safe, competent and confident manner. RNs will bring the depth of caring and nursing insight from their previous experiences to the health care environment enhanced by an update on the latest technology, current management of medical/surgical conditions, and evidenced based improvements in nursing care.

Course features: 15 on-line course modules that will prepare the practitioner to:

• Identify the professional roles, responsibilities and clinical judgment required in current registered nurse practice
• Describe the characteristics of the current health care delivery system that impact safety, quality, and outcomes for patients
• Identify the biopsychosocial and cultural factors that influence patient's health and healthcare practices.

A 120- hour precepted clinical practicum completed in the nurse's home community that will prepare the practitioner to:

• Demonstrate nursing interventions that incorporate pharmacological principles and safe medication practices
• Apply the nursing process in planning and providing care for patients with selected medical/surgical conditions.

For more information please call: Katie Kessler RN MSN APRN BC at (517)355-6525 or by email: kessle24@msu.edu.

Program brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition and Fees: Cost for the entire course is $1250 plus the cost of the textbook(s) which are estimated to be approximately $140.

IMPORTANT!
REFUND POLICY: 50% of the tuition will be refunded up to the completion of Module 2. There will be NO REFUNDS after participants begin Module 3.

Completing the RN Refresher course: Participants will have one year to complete the online portion of the course from the date they begin the first module.

Clinical placements: Clinical sites for the practicum component of the RN Refresher course will be determined in collaboration between MSU College of Nursing and the RN Refresher participant with the agreement of an accredited health care organization.

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Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (including in juvenile court) other than a minor traffic violation, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time?
NoYes

Do you have any restrictions on your RN license in the State where you plan to do your clinical practicum?
NoYes

RN License Number

RN License State
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RN License Expiration Date

If no current RN license please provide brief explanation:

IMPORTANT!
REFUND POLICY: 50% of the tuition will be refunded up to the completion of Module 2. There will be NO REFUNDS after participants begin Module 3.