Purpose
These programs are designed for Registered Nurses who hold an active PA Registered Nurse license to refresh their med-surg nursing knowledge and skills which will help them obtain the reinstatement of an inactive or lapsed RN license.
Program Description
The Nurse Refresher program is approved by PA State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses who have an active Pennsylvania RN license and who wish to refresh their skills. The program consists of two required program components: 60 hours of theory and 40 hours of laboratory. Students can also opt to take an 80 hours hands-on, acute-care clinical experience in a med-surg unit under the guidance of a clinical mentor.
The Nurse Reactivation Program is approved by PA State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses and consists of three required program components: 60 hours of theory, 40 hours of laboratory and 80 hours hands-on, acute-care clinical experience in a med-surge unit under the guidance of a clinical mentor. Classes typically run twice a year in June and October.
Primary Goals
Reinstatement or renewal of PA RN license.
Consideration for Industry Certification
Nurse Reactivation Program: Upon satisfactorily completing the standardized comprehensive achievement test, individuals will have their PA RN license reinstated or renewed by the PA State Board of Nursing.
Curriculum
Home Care Aide Course Code # HCHC 1001
PREREQUISITE
Nurse Refresher: Active PA RN license
Nurse Reactivation Program: RN with inactive license seeking reinstatement or renewal of PA license.
Recognition of Completion
Nurse Refresher Program: Individuals will receive the required 30 CEUs to fulfill the PA state requirements. A certificate of program completion will also be awarded by the College.
Nurse Reactivation Program: At program training completion, the nurse satisfactorily completes a standardized and comprehensive achievement test and results are submitted for reactivation or renewal of license to the PA State Board of Nursing. Individuals will receive the required 30 CEUs fulfilling the PA state requirements. A certificate of program completion will also be awarded by the College.
