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Login & EmailNebraska Methodist College's RN Refresher Certificate is built for registered nurses who've stepped away from practice, whether for a year or a decade. The RN Refresher curriculum effortlessly blends online coursework and a focused 3-day clinical experience at Nebraska Methodist Hospital. You'll update your clinical knowledge, rebuild your confidence, and meet all Nebraska Board of Nursing requirements as outlined by the (Title 172 NAC 101-004.06) to return to active practice.
Moreover, the online RN Refresher program is bifurcated into two segments: a digital, self-paced course and an encompassing clinical facet. This distinctive mode of delivery affords you the adaptability to extend your certificate acquisition period, aligning seamlessly with your aspirations and availability. For nurses eager to seamlessly reintegrate into the healthcare landscape, the RN Refresher course from Nebraska Methodist College stands unmatched.
RN Licensure Requirements
In order to participate in the Nebraska Methodist College RN Refresher Course, participants must have been actively licensed as a Registered Nurse in the United States. Individuals who have yet to pass the NCLEX examination are not eligible for this refresher course.
It is required for students without an active Nebraska nursing license to obtain a temporary nursing license to participate in clinical with Nebraska Methodist College. Students must show proof of the *temporary license prior to signing up for clinical dates.
*Temporary licensure is obtained from the NE Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure division, (402) 471-2666. Students must submit the Application for Reinstatement of Nursing License from Inactive or Lapsed Status. To complete the application, you will need a letter of acceptance from Nebraska Methodist College. This letter will be e-mailed to you once your application has been processed and approved and tuition has been paid. The student is responsible for payment of all the necessary fees for the application. Application fees are not included in the price of this course.
Students with an active, unexpired license, in the state of Nebraska or a compact state, must show proof of license prior to signing up for clinical dates.
Students seeking a reinstatement of a nursing license due to disciplinary action are eligible to reapply for licensure two years from the date of revocation. It is strongly encouraged students contact the Department of Health and Human Services directly to discuss all required steps for reinstatement.
Once an application is submitted, the Department of Health and Human Service has up to 150 days to act on any submission. This is important as you must start and complete your RN Refresher course within 6 months.
Successful Completion Requirements
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Online Didactic Course Component:
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Successful completion is required of each module prior to advancing to the next module. Each student will have a maximum of two attempts to receive an 80% on each module post-test. Failure of two attempts will result in removal from the course.
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If a student is unable to complete modules 1-5, he/she will not be allowed to continue on to the clinical component of the course. No exceptions will be made.
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In addition, students are required to complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support Online Course and Methodist Hospital Orientation component. Students must successfully complete both prior to advancing to clinical.
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Clinical Course Component:
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Day 1: BLS Skills Test and Nursing Arts Skills Lab
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Successful completion of the BLS Skills Test must be confirmed by our AHA Program Coordinator who will issue a BLS/CPR card to the student. Students will be required to successfully demonstrate the nursing skills listed in Module 6 prior to hospital clinical. In addition, students must successfully complete the math exam with a score of 80% or greater prior to advancing to hospital clinical. Should the student not receive a passing score on the math exam or skills demonstration, one-on-one remediation will be required at the cost of the student ($30/hr). He or she will have to reschedule to another clinical date, resulting in a change fee of $350.
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Day 2 and 3: Successful completion of the hospital clinical component will be confirmed by nursing faculty using a clinical evaluation tool. Should the student receive an unsatisfactory evaluation, the student may be required to remediate one-on-one with a faculty member at the cost of the student ($30/hr).
Online Learning: Learn on Your Schedule, Return on Your Terms
NMC's online RN Refresher offers flexibility to not pause your life to go back to school. Self-paced modules let you study around work shifts, family obligations, and everything in between. You'll move through course content at your own speed, using tools like Shadow Health's interactive virtual scenarios to practice clinical decision-making before you ever set foot in the hospital.
Clinical Exposure: Bridging Theory and Practice
While online learning forms the foundation, the RN refresher's clinical segment ensures you're well-equipped for real-world scenarios. From patient interaction to handling medical equipment, the hands-on experience refines and rekindles your nursing prowess.
The clinical component of NMC's RN Refresher is located at one of Omaha's leading health systems. Over three days at Nebraska Methodist Hospital you'll complete simulation lab sessions and supervised hospital clinicals totaling more than 30 hours. Small clinical group sizes ensure you get individualized attention from NMC's expert nursing faculty throughout.
