NUR 011 is a non-credit, certificate refresher course designed by the Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN) to prepare inactive RNs to return, after an absence of three years or more, to the practice of nursing in first-level medical-surgical staff positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or in home care.

The CLN may be contacted at (860) 276-9621.

Course Content

The course consists of three modules, two of which are offered entirely online, thereby eliminating the need to travel to a classroom. You can access the online modules at any time of day or night convenient to your schedule. The third module consists of a supervised clinical practicum within a cooperating hospital or long-term care facility.

You must complete all three modules to earn a refresher course certificate. Should you opt to participate in Modules One and/or Two, only, for personal enrichment, you will earn the associated contact hours.

Before participating in the third module, you must provide proof that you hold a current RN license. If you do not have a current Connecticut license and have been inactive in nursing for more than 10 years, you MUST contact the State Board of Nurse Examiners at 860-509-8389 for review of your licensure status prior to registering for the refresher course.

Module Descriptions

NUR 011 Module One addresses basic concepts and skills with universal application in the care of patients experiencing a variety of health care problems. Skills review is the module's major focus.

NUR 012 Module Two focuses on selected health problems for which there have been recent therapeutic advances. In each instance, the pathophysiological and psychosocial aspects of the problem are explored, and the contemporary medical/surgical, pharmacological and nursing regimens are examined. Primary emphasis is on new knowledge development.

NUR 013 Module Three consists of a supervised, hands-on, clinical practicum in a cooperating hospital or long-term care facility. You will have graduated experiences in providing direct care to patients. These experiences will integrate the new knowledge and updated skills addressed in the first two modules. Experiences will be individually designed by a clinical coordinator and supervised by a nurse mentor in the hospital or long-term care unit to which you are assigned.

The Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN) will work with you to arrange for your clinical practicum.  Every effort will be made to place you in a facility geographically convenient to your home.

Course Registration

You do not need to apply to, or matriculate (enroll) with, Charter Oak State College in order to take these non-credit courses. To register, visit the student online portal, ACORN; click on "Course Search"; then click on the Search Button on the next page. Click on the link to Request a Log and Password to set up a student account.

For more information, please contact the CLN at (203) 265-4248.

Tuition

NOTE: In addition to the above tuition, a one-time, non-refundable, course registration fee will be charged at the time of registration for Module One.