Nurse Refresher Series

The Nurse Refresher Series includes courses combining classroom, laboratory and clinical practice. It is designed for RNs and LPNs who have been out of the field for two or more years or have been working in an alternative setting and desire to seek employment in a hospital. The unique design permits RNs and LPNs to enroll in the complete series (the full refresher experience) or only one course (excluding the Nursing Clinical Practicum). View current course schedules.

RNs and LPNs who enroll in the complete series of courses will be refreshed in:

• Nursing process and physical assessment;
• Disease process and nursing intervention;
• Nursing skills laboratory; and
• Nursing clinical practicum.

Once the first three courses are successfully completed, the refresher experience culminates in the Nursing Clinical Practicum at a local hospital.

Nursing Process and Physical Assessment

• Course: HPI 0515
• Hours: 32
• Fee: $426.56
• Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the steps of the Nursing Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

An in-depth review of nursing diagnosis provides nurses with guidelines to provide comprehensive quality nursing care of the patient. Included in the Nursing Process are accurate documentation; problem solving; critical-thinking exercises; decision making; and thorough and accurate physical assessment skills. HIPPA requirements are discussed as well.

The course also reviews and enhances medication administration; dosage calculations; care of a central line; and the role of the RN/LPN and patient assignments.

Required text: Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis (4th edition) by Marilynn E. Doenges and Mary Frances Moorhouse; F.A. Davis Publications.

Disease Process and Nursing Intervention

• Course: HPI 0514
• Hours: 38
• Fee: $506.54
• Prerequisite: HPI 0515

This course focuses on the Disease Process as it affects each system of the body; the skills needed to assess each system; and current medical interventions. Nursing Interventions for the client with various disease processes are identified to assist with quality and safe nursing care.

Required texts: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care (4th edition) by P. LeMone and K. M. Burke and Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care Study Guide by P. LeMone.

Nursing Skills Laboratory

• Course: HPI 0513
• Hours: 35
• Fee: $466.55
• Prerequisite: HPI 0515 and HPI 0514

The course will focus on motor skills and the competent performance of each required skill. IV therapy will be covered by calculating infusion rate; changing IV solution/tubing; discontinuing an IV; changing a peripheral IV dressing; flushing a heparin lock; and more. Other skills, such as feeding (bolus); changing all types of dressing; administering heparin; administering insulin; using Accucheck; inserting N/G tube; changing vascular access dressings; doing tracheal suctioning via ET or trach; doing tracheal care; doing sterile technique; demonstrating proper body mechanics; inserting a Foley catheter; transferring a patient; and restraining a patient will be covered, as well as dosage and calculations. A lab kit is included. Labs will occasionally be held on Saturdays.

Nursing Clinical Practicum

Note: This course is available only to nurses completing the SCC Nurse Refresher Series of courses.

• Course: HPI 0516
• Hours: 120
• Fee: $624.00
• Prerequisite: HPI 0515, HPI 0514 and HPI 0513

The final course of the series provides a hospital experience under the supervision of a preceptor. It is open to RNs and LPNs who have met the following criteria in advance of the scheduled start date:

• Successful completion of the three other courses within one year prior;
• Proof of an active Florida license;
• Proof of recent attendance in the Medical Errors Course;
• Completion of SCC Health Assessment Form;
• Proof of current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers;
• Proof of recent attendance at HIV/AIDS Update Course;
• Proof of recent attendance at Domestic Violence Course;
• Proof of health insurance;
• Malpractice (liability) insurance (included in fees); and
• Completion of Criminal History Information Request.

Nurse Refresher Series - Points of Interest

• If your Florida license is inactive, you may take any of the first three courses. All nurses, however, must have an active license, as well as complete all requirements listed above, prior to enrollment in the Nursing Clinical Practicum. It takes up to four weeks to receive an active license after completing the required continuing education credits and submitting an application to the Florida Board of Nursing.
• If you are only licensed in another state, you can enroll in any of the first three courses listed in the series. You will be unable to take the Clinical Practicum without an active Florida license.
• If you have further questions concerning your current license, call the Florida Board of Nursing, toll-free, at 877.434.6323.
• If questions arise as you go through these course requirements, e-mail Nancy Leich or call 407.708.4446.

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