R.n. Refresher Course

calemjess · Sep 25, 2003

Sorry, I cannot offer any advice, but I am in a similar boat. I have been on the look out for a job (part time). I worked over 5 years in Neuro ICU and have been out of it for about 7 years. I feel like I need a refresher course. If you find any good information.......send it my way and I'll do the same.

I'm in the East Texas area.

Kim

PCloudy · Oct 3, 2003

You might try the larger universities (like UT) as I think they have courses that would serve as refreshers. Also the State Board has info on such issues. I'd contact them for info - nothing like the original source.

web site: http://www.bne.state.tx.us/

Hope that helps, PC

frybread · Oct 4, 2003

Hi

I know that Austin Community College offers a refresher course for RNs and LPNs. It has both a classroom and clinical component. The classroom component is on weekends and lasts for 12 weeks.

Perhaps other community colleges have these refresher courses as well.

Carthage · Oct 7, 2003

Panola College in Carthage, Texas, has an RN refresher course. It is an independent study. You can contact Barbara Cordell in the ADN program for additional information.

live4today, RN · Oct 7, 2003

Yes, refresher courses are offered all over Texas. I know for a fact the community college in San Antonio, Texas offers one, and the community college in Austin, Texas offers one too. Check with the community colleges, and also with the local hospitals in and around where you live. May have to travel to Dallas to get your refresher. I wish you well in your hunt for returning to nursing and finding a refresher program. :)

Cleacia · Oct 15, 2003

There is a refresher course that is held in Arlington, TX. I took it last january when I was wanting to re-enter nursing after being out for 4 yrs. It lasted approx. 10wks and then I applied at local hospitals. I had to start at new grad pay but at least I was able to start working.

Cleacia

Texas

purplesdk · Feb 22, 2004

I found a good refresher class in Houston. They are friendly, and they are willing to work with you to fit your schedule to their's and visa-versa. The company is TX Board of Nursing approved. You might want to call them and get additional information for yourself. Good Luck!

The company is: Professional Healthcare Education Service, Inc.; 9955 S. Post Oak Rd, #123, Houston, TX, 77096; 1-713-788-0620; www.phesonline.com

IamRN · Feb 24, 2004

I had to start at new grad pay but at least I was able to start working.
Cleacia
Texas

That doesn't sound right! What about your previous experience? Didn't the facility take that into consideration? I just came back into nursing after being away also for four years. The facility, however, did take into consideration my previous year's experience. I would not have hired on if they had not. There are plenty of hospitals that would!

Carthage1 · Feb 25, 2004

Kim, Faynell and 2 others will start the refresher course at Panola College in March! Go through it with her and support one another! The nation needs you nurses.

Sorry, I cannot offer any advice, but I am in a similar boat. I have been on the look out for a job (part time). I worked over 5 years in Neuro ICU and have been out of it for about 7 years. I feel like I need a refresher course. If you find any good information.......send it my way and I'll do the same.
I'm in the East Texas area.
Kim

purplemania, BSN, RN · Mar 24, 2004

If you have not practiced in 5 years Texas REQUIRES you to complete a refresher course. They will consider your situation and make recommendations as to how many of the 10-15 courses you must complete. All can be done online via the address given above (Houston). To do them all costs about $1500, but you may not be required to do them all. Your employer may assist with the cost if they need you as a nurse. All the info you need is on the Board of Nurse Examiners site: http://www.bne.state.tx.us. If you take an UNAPPROVED course it will not count towards the BNE requirement, so be sure you read their guidelines first. Good luck and welcome to Texas.

TexasNurseEducator · Oct 24, 2008

I agree go to the source. The rules are different in each state. For instance, Texas does not allow completely online courses it says so right on the permit instructions. There must be in class portions with instructor input and direction. I quote, "Home study and/or video-based programs are not acceptable as the primary or sole means of instruction." and "

Must include a didactic (excluding home study)" So, see your BON site: Texas is www.bon.state.tx.us then, click on applications and forms then Six Month Temporary Permit info is where the Refresher requriements are listed.