The RN Refresher Course was established to fulfill a need which exists among nursing professionals. The goal of the course is to offer a quality program that is taught by the best professionals and specialists in the area. The course offers a variety of topics that are based upon general themes which are reflective of the latest trends in health care.
Course Information: RN Refresher Course (in Acute Care)
Students are urged to register as early as possible because this course has limited enrollment. Courses are confirmed
or cancelled one week prior to their start date. You will only be notified if your class has been cancelled. Please call
508-999-9202 with any further questions.
Spring, 2013 Schedule
(updated: December 5, 2012)
8 Classes at the UMass Fall River campus
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Dates (Tuesdays): |
April 16, 2013 - June 4, 2013 |
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Time: |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
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Enrollment: |
Limited Seating |
3 Skill Labs at the UMass Dartmouth campus (Dion 203) + 1 Hospital Observation Visit
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Dates (Thursdays): |
April 25, May 9, and May 23, 2013 |
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Time: |
9:00am - 3:00pm |
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Hospital Observation Visit (Thursday): |
May 30: 7:30am - 2:30pm, at St. Luke's Hospital, including a debriefing conference at 2:00pm (proper nursing uniform required) |
Fee
$1,269.00 + $30.00 Registration Fee
Course Goals
This 8 week refresher course is designed to provide nurses with an update of both the theoretical content and clinical practice in acute care needed to return to employment in nursing.
Content Areas (in Acute Care)
- Systems review & assessment
- Pharmacology updates
- Laboratory skills (chest tubes, IV therapy, parenteral injections, universal precautions & dressing changes)
Faculty
- Master’s Degree or PhD prepared
- Clinical specialists who are knowledgeable in all areas of their specialties
- Professional & enthusiastic
PCE Registration Form
Use course number WLS 301-9101, the course's official name is "RN Nursing Refresher Course".
