Individualized
Refresher Course
for
Registered Nurses
Sign Up Today!
Independent learning
for RN’s to update skills
or meet requirements
for an active license.
Sponsored by Tennessee State
University Ofce of Continuing
Education and approved by the
Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Tennessee State University
Ofce of Continuing Education
330 10th Avenue North, Box 138
Nashville, TN 37203-3401
Tennessee State University
Ofce of Continuing Education
Individualized RN Refresher Course
330 10th Avenue North, Box 138
Nashville, TN 37203-3401
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Name (Last, First, MI)
Address
City State Zip Code
E-mail
Phone (Home)
(Cell)
FEE: $500 (Make checks payable to Tennessee
State University).
Ofce of Continuing Education
www.tnstate.edu/continuinged/courses/nurserefresher.aspx
[email protected]
615-963-7372
Registration Form
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To enroll, please complete & mail this
form via Priority or Certied Mail to:
PLEASE NOTE: Once an enrollment has been
processed, a registrant can cancel and will receive
a refund of the cost of the registration minus a
$100 administrative fee.
purpose
To offer an individualized, self-paced refresher
course for inactive RN’s or RN’s wanting to update
their skills.
Requirements
Most of the course work can be completed online
via computer requiring knowledge about the
computer, internet access, and email capability.
Length
Length of course (120 hours) typically takes 8-12
weeks to complete. Arrangements can be made
with the Course Coordinator if additional time is
needed.
Our Target
• RN‘s who have not worked in nursing for ve
years or more
• RN’s who have allowed their license to lapse
• RN’s who want to update nursing skills to
re-enter the workforce
.
The Process
First...
If interested, you must:
* Complete the Board of Nursing forms. If your
license is inactive, contact the Board of Nursing
at (615) 532-5166 or www.state.tn.us/health.
* Register for the course and submit payment.
Payment can be completed online or by lling
out the attached form and mailing your check.
* Develop an individualized learning plan with
the Course Coordinator to meet your learning
needs.
Second...
After you have your individualized learning plan
approved:
* Satisfactorily complete the required learning
activities and written assignments.
* Complete supervised clinical experiences with
guidance and requirements provided by Course
Coordinator or designated RN preceptor in your
area.
Third...
To complete the course:
* Successfully complete the preceptor clinical
experience.
* Turn in all the required documentation to your
Course Coordinator.
* The Tennessee Board of Nursing will be notied
that you have completed the course and the
Board will issue an active license.
* Mail in your package of completed coursework,
certicates and documented preceptor clinical
competency on their business letterhead, RN
Preceptor’s name and licensure number via
certied mail to Course Coordinator.
Register Today
Perspective Course Content
Nursing Process-Nursing Diagnosis
Health Assessment
Diagnostic Tests
Pharmacology, IV Therapy, and Drug Calculations
Pathophysiology Review
Selected Nursing Procedures for Common Illness
Documentation and Quality Assurance
Clinical Practice
Additional topics available based upon interest
and perspective employment opportunities.
For questions about content, please contact
OBJECTIVES
This course will help participants achieve:
3Current knowledge in the areas of nursing
process, health assessment, and clinical
decision making.
3Updated essential clinical skills required for
current nursing practice.
3Experience in providing care to patients with
selected nursing needs.
3 The requirements for an active RN licensure in
the State of Tennessee-40 hours of arranged
individual clinical practice.
3Tennessee State University of Nursing does not
provide preceptors for clinical practices.
TSU-21-98(B)-3-17000 – Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally
protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by Tennessee State University. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Natasha Dowell, Office of Equity and Inclusion, [email protected], 3500 John Merritt Blvd., General Services Building, Second
Floor, Nashville, TN 37209, 615-963-7435. The Tennessee State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at www.tnstate.edu/nondiscrimination.
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Beverly Brown, School of Nursing
Telephone: (615) 963-5094
Email: [email protected]
For More Information contact:
Ofce of Continuing Education
330 10th Avenue North, Box 138
Nashville, TN 37203-3401
Telephone: (615) 963-7372
Email: [email protected]
www.tnstate.edu/continuinged/courses/
nurserefresher.aspx
http://www.tnstate.edu/continuinged/courses/
nurserefresher.aspx