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Nurse Refresher Programs for RN's and LPN's
The Nurse Refresher Program (NRP) was created
over 30 years ago by nurse educators throughout
Course Information:
This program is designed to meet the needs of nurses who wish to return to active practice, or reactivate a license, but who do not have access to, or cannot attend formal classes. Through self-study, the RN or LPN can update their knowledge to meet the requirements of a nursing board or simply acquire a degree of confidence and security before employment. There are two components to the course: (1) the self-study modules and (2) a clinical preceptorship. The modules must be completed before the clinical component is arranged.
The Nurse Refresher Programs are approved by the Idaho, Nevada and Utah Boards of Nursing. Additional state approvals are pending. The IALN does not guarantee that this course of study will meet the requirements in your state. You must contact your state board of nursing to determine if these programs meet the requirements for your state.
Course Description:
Each module includes a pre-test, objectives for learning, narrative, and a post-test. A list of recommended supplemental reading is also included. Depending on the individual, most modules require a minimum of two hours to complete, excluding supplemental reading.
Upon completion of the self-study modules a post-test may be purchased from the IALN. This test must be completed and returned to the IALN for review. The results of the post-test will be sent to the student as well as the Board of Nursing for the state the student is seeking licensure in.
After successful completion of the post-test, the student may be required to complete a clinical component. For southwest Idaho residents, a clinical placement service is offered for a fee. Those enrolling in the clinical component in southwest Idaho will be interviewed by our Clinical Coordinator and a preceptorship of the appropriate length will be arranged at a participating health care facility. Those not in southwest Idaho must arrange this preceptorship independently and in accordance with the board of nursing in their state. In the "additional Information" section below you will find more detail on the clinical component of the refresher course.
Additional Information:
Nursing Skills Checklist (Excel)
Clinical Performance Evaluation Form (Excel)
Required
Text for the RN Refresher Course
The RN Refresher course requires the purchase of the text, Lippincott
Manual Of Nursing Practice by
Sandra M. Nettina. The 7th or 8th Edition can be utilized for this
course. These books are available in bookstores or can be
purchased online.
Purchase the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice online at Amazon
RN Refresher Course Brochure: State of Idaho (PDF)
RN Refresher Course Brochure: States other than Idaho (PDF)
LPN Refresher Course Brochure: State of Idaho (PDF)
LPN Refresher Course Brochure: States other than Idaho (PDF)
If you have questions, please contact the Nurse Refresher Program at nurserefresher@nurseleaders.org or call (208) 794-8031.