The Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) Return to Practice Certification course is tailored for nurses who have been out of practice and are looking to update their clinical skills and knowledge base. This comprehensive program combines online learning with hands-on clinical practice to ensure participants are fully prepared to re-enter the nursing workforce.

The Rockhurst University Saint Luke's College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers two main options for the working professional to regain the necessary requirements – a refresher option and a reinstatement option. This is a self-paced online program and students may register at any time of the year. Feel free to contact us with any questions. 

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Refresher Option

• Designed for nurses who have maintained their licenses but require a refresher after being away from the bedside.
• This option includes a combination of online classroom instruction and clinical practice to quickly update and refine essential nursing skills.

Refresher Program Outlines:

Online Classroom (24 hours)

• Module 1: Overview and Nursing Fundamentals
• Module 2: Medical-Surgical Focus/Care of the Adult
• Module 3: Psychiatric Care
• Module 4: Maternal-Neonatal Care
• Module 5: Care of the Child
• Module 6: Professional Issues

Clinical Skills Review and Practice

• Lab Setting: 4 hours of intensive, hands-on practice to refresh and refine essential nursing skills.

Clinical Hours

• Total: 40 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• Customization: Clinical placements are tailored to accommodate each student's preferences and include mentorship from experienced clinical professionals.

Fees: $1,000

Reinstatement Option

• Geared towards nurses who need to reinstate their licenses.
• Includes 120 didactic hours and 120 clinical hours, providing an in-depth review and practical experience to meet reinstatement requirements.

Reinstatement Program Outlines:

Didactic Hours (120) 

• Online Classroom: 24 hours of theoretical instruction and review.
• Clinical Skills Review and Practice: 4 hours of hands-on skills practice.
• Transition to Professional Practice: 90 hours focused on transitioning back into the professional nursing role.
• NCLEX Success Prep: 2 hours with an assigned faculty member to prepare for the NCLEX exam.

Clinical Hours (120)

• Acute Care Focus: 96 hours in acute care settings to ensure readiness for high-demand environments.
• Additional Settings: Opportunities in skilled nursing or other relevant healthcare settings to provide a well-rounded clinical experience.
• Clinical placements will be customized to accommodate students’ preferences and needs, ensuring a relevant and beneficial experience.

Fees: $2,500. If additional hours are required to meet state-specific requirements, please contact melissa.lawson@rockhurst.edu. Additional fees will apply for extra hours.