Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program
Refresher Courses are programs designed to update knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice to ensure the competence of nurses re-entering nursing practice. The University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland can help you relaunch your career!
Who is a Refresher Program For?
- A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after
more than 4 years of inactive status).
- An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing
workforce.
- An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Individuals who received their initial RN license from another state and whose license has lapsed can apply for a Texas license through the "Endorsement" process after completing this program.
This program is not for individuals who do not hold an RN license or need to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
A Concept-Based Focused Program
This refresher program will deliver the essential skills to update your nursing knowledge. The program includes a didactic component and an evidence-based clinical acute care practice component. Highly knowledgeable faculty will guide the individual to successfully and safely return to practice in the nursing field. Participants can expect to receive up-to-date information on health issues, health promotion, informatics, and the current role expectations of the registered nurse.
This knowledge meets the content criteria and requirements for the Texas Board of Nursing for successful reinstatement/endorsement of a Texas nursing license. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment.
Next Course Start Date:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Program Schedule
- Two Offerings Per Year
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Begin Fall 2024
Didactic: October 19, 2024 - December 7, 2024 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.)
Clinical: December 9, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Fall 2024 Application Deadline: October 4, 2024 -
Begin Spring 2025
Didactic: March 15, 2025 - May 3, 2025 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.)
Clinical: May 5, 2025 - June 27, 2025
Spring 2025 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Modality
- Face-To-Face (12 seats open to first paid in full, first served)
- Online Synchronous
Course Enrollment
Enrollment options are available dependent on the student's need:
- A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after more than 4 years of inactive status). Must enroll in option 1.
- An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Must enroll in option 1.
- An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing workforce. May enroll in option 1, 2, or 3.
- Course Enrollment Options
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Option 1: The Full Course Didactic, Simulation, and Clinical Rotation
This option includes the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online), course materials, the simulation component, and precepted hospital rotation (required 80 hours). The fee includes course registration, didactic, simulation, and hospital rotation (all fees are non-refundable). *There is an additional external fee for students to set up the clinical MyClinicalexhange account for the clinical request once they are registered for the full course on week 1. ** For this option, do not request a Temporary license from the Texas Board of Nursing until you are registered for the course and told to do so by the instructor once didactic starts.
Fee: $2000
Total Program Length: 120 hours, 16-weeks
Course Maximum: 24 students due to clinical slots needed. -
Option 2: Didactic, Simulation
This option includes only the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online), course materials, and the simulation component. The fee includes course registration, didactic, and simulation. (All fees are non-refundable.)
Fee: $1500
Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks
This option does not include a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration for the program under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later. -
Option 3: Didactic
This option includes the didactic component (face-to-face at the Pearland site or synchronous online) and course materials only. The fee includes course registration and materials only (all fees are non-refundable).
Fee: $1000
Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks
This option does not include simulation or a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later.
Payment of the program option must be paid in full by the last day of registration.
Complete Course Prerequisites for Refresher Registration
Complete course prerequisites must be received by the registration deadline established by the Program Director/Coordinator.
Submission includes all items below:
- All immunizations or Titers, including influenza (during the flu season), must be completed and brought to first class. The recommended CDC timing of flu vaccination, which hospitals comply with, is September through February.
- Immunizations:
- Current TB test (negative) or (evidence of negative chest X-ray if BCG has been taken in the past year)
- Immunizations/titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
- Influenza-Flu (if in season)
- Must have a drug screen completed by the first class meeting.
- Must have own Health Insurance (Student must have individual coverage).
- Proof of Temporary License obtained from the Texas Board of Nursing. The Background check is conducted at the time of submitting the Temporary License.
- Proof of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. For certification for RN Refresher participants, contact 281-450-7829
- Students must register and pay for access to myClinicalExhange (mCE) account before a clinical rotation can be granted. This can be done at the first class meeting. To set up an account, please see My Clinical Exchange: Welcome.
Students who have not completed prerequisites prior to the posted deadlines will not be allowed to continue in the course; refunds will not be provided.
Students will be required to set up a "My Clinical Exchange" account which is an external system used by the Texas hospital facilities we contract with. This requires a small fee paid directly to the facility electronically to be considered for a clinical precepted rotation. Clinical slots (facility, days, times) are assigned by the hospital hosting the clinical. UHCL does not have the authority to assign Preceptors, facilities, days, or shifts. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the clinical rotations.
Students must register and pay for access to an account on myClinicalExhange (mCE). View the mCE Frequently Asked Questions. Contact your UHCL Clinical Coordinator via email at NurseRef@uhcl.edu with any questions.
RN Refresher Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Questions?
Contact
Christine M. Paul
Email: Continuinged@uhcl.edu
Program Specific Questions
Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program at UHCL at Pearland
Email: NurseRef@uhcl.edu
Phone: 281-212-1627
Texas Board of Nursing Questions
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin, TX 78701-3944
Phone: 512-305-7400
Fax: 512-305-7401
To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas: Texas Board of Nursing - Refresher Courses