Medstar Refresher Course?

U.S.A. Arizona

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Hey there everyone, first time poster, long time lurker. So I just passed the NCLEX (YAYYYYY!!). But it seems taking a refresher course may be needed for me since here in Arizona after 2 years at the time of licensure a refresher is needed. Still waiting to see If I make the cut off (passed the day before LOL) but I'm trying to prepare myself just in case. 

So my question is, does anyone have any experiences with the MedStar program? It's online until the clinical which I like. Can anyone say what the course was like, how to prepare for exams, how tough was it compared to nursing school? I'm just anxious that I may have to take more exams, I'm so tired of them LOL. Thanks in advance to everyone who responds!

ConfogulWogul said:

Yeah I see where you are coming from. The BON is very vague in their emails. Have they been able to respond to you yet? 

Regarding the course, MedStar is very expensive its like 3 grand for the course, and an extra 400 to 500 for the books and clinical bag. Plus you have to get some kind of insurance when at clinicals or something. And they say that they can take up to a year to find you a clinical space. Although, I haven't heard any problems regarding that. 

But yeah it is a lot. I know that feeling, my nursing journey has not been very easy either and I cant believe I'm here even now. But just know that the program is only like 3-4 months and after that you'll be good to go. Maybe even faster since it's at your own space. Just a little more and you'll be done. 

I was reviewing my skills in preparation for job hunting, but my house was hit with a bad cold. Now I have it too. Part of me is ready to start working, but my other half is scared, since I don't have any experience. But if we are both here now, I guess it was meant to be. Just take it day by day, and do what you can today. The months will pass faster than you know.  

 

ConfogulWogul said:

Yeah I see where you are coming from. The BON is very vague in their emails. Have they been able to respond to you yet? 

Regarding the course, MedStar is very expensive its like 3 grand for the course, and an extra 400 to 500 for the books and clinical bag. Plus you have to get some kind of insurance when at clinicals or something. And they say that they can take up to a year to find you a clinical space. Although, I haven't heard any problems regarding that. 

But yeah it is a lot. I know that feeling, my nursing journey has not been very easy either and I cant believe I'm here even now. But just know that the program is only like 3-4 months and after that you'll be good to go. Maybe even faster since it's at your own space. Just a little more and you'll be done. 

I was reviewing my skills in preparation for job hunting, but my house was hit with a bad cold. Now I have it too. Part of me is ready to start working, but my other half is scared, since I don't have any experience. But if we are both here now, I guess it was meant to be. Just take it day by day, and do what you can today. The months will pass faster than you know.  

Hello how was the math exam.

Stephen Buhler said:

Hello, I was lurking around and I found this post, I know this is old, but I wonder if you guys are still here? I am in the same boat, I graduated 10 years ago, and recently passed ny NCLEX, only to be bummed out I have to take more tests, I am again anxious I am enrolled in medstar, if you guys could help and tell me how were the tests? Especially calculations oh geeeZ 

How was the math exam?

Hello has anyone taken the math exam, how was it?

Specializes in na.

Hi All!

Looking to med star for refresher course; retired with expired license.  Looking for the some current reviews/updates please! On line curriculum/placements of clinicals etc.

Thank you!

Hi anyone here done with the refresher course at Medstar academy Inc? I need an information please 

Hi Marian,

Yes, I just completed the med star academy course.

DM me for questions......

Hi Joycelyn, im trying to dm you but I'm not able to do it. Could you please dm me so we start the conversation? Thanks. 

Hi Marian,

Let me know if this works....not sure how else to get in touch?

Jocelyn

Please get in touch. This is my mail. [email protected]. Thanks 

Specializes in Med/Surg.

Hello 👋 

Any tips on the math exam? Was it difficult or just general knowledge?

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