What is an RN refresher course?

The RN Refresher Online Program was created to update and enhance the nursing knowledge and clinical skills of inactive registered nurses preparing for reentry into active practice, addressing foundational competencies for medical-surgical nursing in today’s increasingly complex practice settings.

How do I go back to nursing after 4 years?

Take a refresher course: If you let your license lapse or become inactive for several years, your state board of nursing may require you to take a refresher course before reinstating your license. These programs typically cost between $1,500 and $3,000, and they take a few weeks or months to complete.

How can I regain my nursing skills?

If you’re planning to return to nursing, here’s what George and other nursing leaders recommend:

  1. Research reentry requirements. Check with the state nursing association or board of nursing for your state’s requirements for reentering the profession.
  2. Update your skills.
  3. Join a professional organization.
  4. Explore your options.

What are the requirements for inactive nurses returning to practice their profession?

Requirement for Inactive Nurses Returning to Practice. – Nurses who have not actively practiced the profession for five (5) consecutive years are required to undergo one (1) month of didactic training and three (3) months of practicum. The Board shall accredit hospitals to conduct the said training program.

How do I go back to nursing after 20 years?

Back to the Nursing Basics

  1. Activate Your Nursing License. A priority for nurses wishing to return to practice is to ensure their nursing license is active and in good standing.
  2. Take a Registered Nurse (RN) Refresher Course.
  3. Make a List.

How do I go back to nursing after 5 years?

How long is the return to nursing course?

between 3 and 12 months
The course takes between 3 and 12 months to complete, depending on how long you’ve been out of practice.

At what age do most nurses retire?

RNs, on average, retired at 58.1 years and AHPs at 59.4 years. More than two thirds retired before age 65. Among RNs, caregiving demands predict early retirement – policies supporting employed RN caregivers may reduce early workforce exits among publicly employed RNs.

How long can you have out of nursing?

It could be as short as three months, or continue for up to 12 months. The idea is to make sure you have all the skills and knowledge you need to return to the profession.