RN refresher course

[dekyrn]

I recently had my suspension lifted and need to complete a refresher course in order to reactivate my license. has anyone had to do this? What was your experience...did anyone have trouble getting a fracility to host you for the clinical portion?

[catmom1, BSN, RN]

Yes I completed one in 2006 and had a tough time getting a clinical location also. The clinical involved nothing more than accompanying and observing for one week on a med/surg unit and one week in the OR. Pretty bogus, really, to somehow prove that I understood how to be a nurse. And obviously there was no opportunity to do anything wrong, either.

Catmom :paw:

[dekyrn]

esponsibilities

The Learner shall:

assume accountability for identifying own clinical site and preceptor based on established criteria (including timely submission of required clinical data forms).complete required drug test and background check prior to starting the clinical component of the course.complete and return all required clinical documentation to the RN Refresher Program Director. If the institution requires additional information, please refer all questions about these requirements to that institution. The results of any additional information, must be received in the RN Refresher Program Director before approval can be given to begin clinical hours.assume an active role in planning the clinical experience.complete all assignments.be knowledgeable of the expectations delineated in the clinical evaluation tool.complete all evaluation forms (didactic, preceptor, outcomes).approve an appropriate staff member to act as the clinical preceptor.promote a desirable learning climate.provide information to faculty (course coordinator) about the agency's policies and procedures.approve a letter of agreement/contract between the institution and the University of Delaware for the provision of the clinical learning experience.The Preceptor shall:have a minimum of a BS in nursing.serve as a role model for the learner (RN Refresher student) in the clinical area (hours to be arranged between preceptor and student; preceptor must be present at all times student is in the clinical area).provide the learner with guidance for meeting clinical objectives.provide evaluation of the learner's progress to the faculty.be present whenever the student is delivering nursing care.agree to be evaluated on the preceptorship by the learner.The Faculty (Course Coordinator) shall:clarify educational objectives to be achieved during the practicum.communicate with the preceptor as needed to discuss the clinical learning experiences.discuss the progress of the learner with the preceptor as needed.provide preceptor and health agency with appropriate contact information.

This is all i know about the course until a make my payment and gain access to the secured site. I think i could easily shadow but i have the impression i need to actually be performing skills.