RN Refresher Programs in Virginia

[jcrowder]

I've been out of clinical nursing for 10 years and am considering going back- not interested in hospital work....outpatient, home health, etc. I actually just want to work part time.

I'm looking at two nurse refresher programs- George Mason and Northern Virginia Community College. Both are expensive - $1200 and $2400. I also work full time and for the NOVA program would have to take off two weeks (TOUGH TO DO) to do the clinical component.

I'm also considering several online training programs (no clinical, just content and video review). Those programs are around $700. Looking at Greenville Tech, Mount Carmel College, Sigma Theta Tau because they have online programs- online, anytime reviews.

Does anyone have any experience with either of the Virginia programs or any of the online programs listed or other programs, or know someone who does? Or, experience with any other online refresher programs.

Or, has anyone taken the skills refresher courses at NOVA? Health assessment, IV, etc....

I'm sure the review would be useful personally but if it isn't going to be enough to secure a job in the current employment environment.....

So, to the last question.... is it worth the time/money or are the jobs to scarce with too many people applying?

THANKS!

[Lonnie48]

4 hours ago, Mary Self said:

Thanks Lonnie. Was this Board approved by the state of Virginia? 

Yes, it was approved.  

[asp74]

If you're in the NoVA area, George Mason University has a RN refresher course w/clinicals held 2-3 times a year. They've had to cancel these courses since the start of the pandemic but I believe it's returning this fall.

https://chhs.gmu.edu/continuing-and-professional-education/RN-return-practice
 

[Mary Self, BSN, RN]

asp74- Thank you. I am in the Fredericksburg area so that isn’t far from NOVA. I did look at their website and it said they were resuming classes this fall. Thanks again.

[Rachel Lucy]

Lonnie48 said:

I attended University of Delaware RN Refresher program.  I couldn't find any in my area and this was completely online.  It worked perfectly for my needs and I had a great experience.  Highly recommend it!

Did you do the online didactic as well as the clinical part of the course? On the website it says the clinical portion is optional. 

[Lonnie48]

Rachel Lucy said:

Did you do the online didactic as well as the clinical part of the course? On the website it says the clinical portion is optional. 

Hi Rachel, I did both didactic and clinical work. It was a great experience.