RN/LVN REFRESHER PROGRAM
The nursing profession is a blend of science and technology and the art of caring & compassion.
Are you thinking about returning to work in the nursing field?
Consider taking Lone Star College-Montgomery's 16 week on-line course designed for the:
1. currently licensed RN/LVN who has been away from the clinical setting for a period of time
2.RN/LVN who is applying for reinstatement of licensure or
3. RN/LVN who is applying for Texas licensure coming from another state.
This course includes the current role of the nurse, nursing process, basic pharmacology, medication administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy techniques, documentation, quality assurance and legal issues. Current nursing practice as related to the clinical areas of medical-surgical, maternal-child, psychiatric-mental health, community health and emergency nursing care.
This course is designed for RN/ LVN's wishing to return to practice or update previous nursing knowledge. This course includes a required 16-hour lab practicum piece as well as the 80-hour clinical course with a trained preceptor. These two courses can be taken concurrently or the semester following this course.
The second part of this course will include a nursing skills performance and assessment piece that will take place in a structured simulation laboratory setting. This is an update of nursing skills and information and/or other specific patient techniques. The student must be currently enrolled in the nurse refresher course.
The third part of the course is the 80 hour preceptor piece which is clinically based. This is a health related work based learning experience that will enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts.
Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (preceptor). The student will do patient care under the guidance of the preceptor, working the preceptor's schedule. The Program Manager will work with the student on the facility for the clinical. A current or pending Texas nursing license, current CPR for the Healthcare provider, proof of current immunization record as well as a background check are required for participation in the clinical piece of this course.
What is the cost of the program?
The RN/LVN Refresher Theory is: $342.
The RN/LVN skills lab course is: $82.00.
The RN/LVN Clinical Preceptorship is: $246.00.
Liability Insurance fee: $5.00-$19.00 (depending on the semester)
Total for Program=$689.00
Is financial aide available?
To explore financial aide options visit the financial aid link on the LSC-Montgomery Web site, Montgomery.lonestar.edu/20147/or call 936-273-7227
Nurses have many opportunities in the Houston metroplex area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects significant job openings, especially for registered nurses. Annual salaries for LVN staff nurses average $32,500; for RN staff nurses, the average is $45,000. Nurse have opportunities to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long term health care centers, community health clinics, outpatient and surgery centers, medical offices, home health care, nursing schools (higher education), corporate health centers, insurance and managed care companies, as hospital regulators-surveyors & inspectors, research centers as research nurses, schools and in the military.
Nurses comprise the nation's largest healthcare profession with approximately 2.6 million RNs in the United States.
Interested participants should contact the Texas Board of Nursing to discuss requirements for their particular situation. www.bne.tx.us
For more information on Healthcare/Medical Workforce Skills Awards, contact:
Elizabeth Maloney Elizabeth.F.Maloney@lonestar.edu 936.273.7318
*For most healthcare programs, students are now required to have a complete immunization record to include a current TB screening (within one year of doing direct patient contact) as well as a completed Hepatitis B series (consisting of three shots). Some healthcare facilities may require a clear background check and a clean drug screen.
For more information call 936-273-7446
http://montgomery.lonestar.edu/67815Linda Head, Dean Academic & Workforce Support
lhead@lonestar.edu