RN Refresher Course Details
We are PROUD TO OFFER our 16-week ONLINE Nursing Refresher Course starting,
August 28, 2025
Registration for the FALL Class, is OPEN!
This course is designed for active and inactive nurses alike. Active nurses will update their skills and enhance their knowledge while inactive nurses will prepare for their re-entry into healthcare. The result yields increased competency and confidence in the role of a professional nurse of today.
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The course is designed to be flexible. With learning online, you decide what time of day works best for you to do your work. After approximately sixteen weeks of online work, there is one additional day of individualized training and hands-on skills *sessions in our Simulation Center. Using our state-of-the-art computerized patient mannequins, we can help you develop the skills and confidence you need.
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*Class size will be kept to a small maximum on the final simulation day to provide one-on-one skills instruction.
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Jump Start Your Move Back to Nursing!
The RN Refresher Program is a self-paced, online course designed to support nurses returning to clinical practice. Over a 16-week period, participants complete approximately 5–10 hours per week of coursework from the comfort of home—with the exception of the final in-person skills and simulation day.
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This course is tailored for nurses who have been away from the hospital setting and may feel uncertain about re-engaging with IV therapy, medication systems, or today’s high-tech equipment. Our curriculum is designed to rebuild confidence and competence in medical-surgical nursing and reintroduce current standards in patient care.
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The elements of our program that will develop confidence and competence for the returning nurse are:
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Online Learning Modules Covering everything from basic skills to pharmacology, our interactive modules allow you to learn at your own pace. The faculty is available on an ongoing basis for guidance, assistance in course-related concerns, and to track records of assignment completion.
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Hands-On Clinical Tools & Skills Practice Sessions You’ll complete a full day of in-person training at our state-of-the-art Simulation Center in Chico. Under the supervision of experienced nurse educators, you’ll practice essential clinical skills including IV insertion, wound care, NG tube placement, sterile technique, Foley catheterization, and dispensing medication.
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Modern Technologies Many returning nurses are amazed by the capabilities of today’s human patient simulators, which offer realistic practice in a risk-free environment. Simulation scenarios allow for bedside care as you refine your clinical reasoning, and practice communication and working as a team - all in a safe, supportive space.
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Whether you've been away for a few years or simply want to refresh your clinical readiness, this course is designed to help you feel prepared, up-to-date and ready to return to patient care with confidence.
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After attending the in-person Skills practice, students will be able to implement:
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Sterile technique​
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Foley catheter insertion
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NG insertion
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Blood Administration
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BLS - CPR
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IV starts
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IV pump set up with primary and secondary lines
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Giving medication and using a Med dispense
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Working as a team
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Wound care
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SBAR and Proper communication techniques
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Crisis Resource Management
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Before you Apply You Must Have:
1. Access to high-speed internet
2. Computer capabilities that meet University and Program standard Requirements: Click Here
3. An Active California RN License
4. A current BLS/CPR card
5. A passionate desire to return to the nursing profession
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Program Cost:
Registration includes all Software and Online Course Materials, the Simulation Skills Session, and 52
BRN Contact Hours. In order to qualify for the contact hours, a student must first complete the course.
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Registration Costs:
Early Bird Registration $1,600 July 1 - July 24, 2025 Classes are filling up!
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Registration if space available $1,800 July 25 - August 7, 2025
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Late Registration - if space available $2,000 August 8 - August 14, 2025
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Cancellation Policy: Refunds of all course fees - less the credit card convenience fee added by the processing company for credit card payments, will be issued if the cancellation is received 30 days prior to the course start date.
NO REFUNDS will be issued for courses canceled less than 30 days prior to the course start date.
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Link to Preceptorship Program for more Information:
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​The Rural California Nursing Preceptorship (RCNP) Program is designed to give student nurses and graduate nurses (RNs) an opportunity to gain clinical experience in a rural or semi-rural setting. The opportunities are varied and encompass a large geographic area in Northern California. The placement period lasts a minimum of four weeks (150 hours). During this time, students work one-on-one with a preceptor, engaging in as much independent nursing practice as their skills permit.