The program is designed for Registered Nurses (RN) who have been out of nursing for more than four years and desire a successful transition back into nursing. Or, RNs who want to reinstate a permanent license. The Refresher course is offered four times during the year.  The program consists of 40 hours of didactic study and 160 hours of precepted clinical hours in one clinical area. The Registered Nurse Refresher Program has been approved by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.

A current or temporary Georgia Nursing License is required prior to beginning the Refresher Program.  The Georgia Board of Nursing requires an application for reinstatement if your Georgia Nursing License has expired. If you have an out-of-state nursing license that has not expired, you need to apply for endorsement and verification of licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing.  This Endorsement process should be completed prior to your registration for this course. An out-of-state nursing license that has expired must be reinstated by the issuing state before applying for endorsement.  All forms and applications can be down loaded from the Georgia Board of Nursing Web Site at www.sos.state.ga.us.

 

The oncampus version of the program provides the same content of review of the nursing care concepts as the online program. This program consists of a 40 hour theoretical component presented in 8 days, extending over a 3-week timeframe. Each day involves six hours of class and two hours of independent self-directed learning in the computer lab at the Kennesaw State University campus.

Total Cost of the On Campus Program: $1,395.00

Registration: Initially, you register for the class by filling out an application form and paying a deposit of $250 by credit or debit card. If you are accepted into the program, this $250 will be applied to the total cost of the program. If for some reason, you are not eligible for this course, the deposit will be refunded, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. For those accepted into the program, the remaining balance ($1,145.00) and all required documents will be due two weeks prior to the start date of the class. The remaining balance is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Courses Offered	May	December
Registration Opens	March 5th	October 5th
Registration Deadline	May 6th	November 25th
Class Dates	May 8-10, 13-17, 20	December 5, 6, 9-13, 16
Clinical Follows	June	January

The online program consists of 8 modules.  Each module contains participant objective, reading assignments, web sites, quizzes, lecture, case studies, and discussion questions that serve as guides       to facilitate critical thinking and learning.  The learners complete one module (equal to one day in the campus based course per week).

The virtual classroom is a place to review assigned material and discuss related information and thoughts.  Multiple methods of teaching and learning will be used, lecture, case studies, internet assignments, and individual conferences.  The course is designed to enhance student learning, but the student is ultimately responsible to ensure that the learning takes place.  Discussion questions and weekly quizzes will be based on textbook reading assignments, lecture notes that are posted, case studies, web research, and journal article readings.  The quizzes are open book.  The discussion questions that you post will provide a springboard for others comments. You are expected to log on to the virtual classroom at least 4 of 7 days each week. Students are expected to be available for required quizzes at the end of each week and final exam at end of course.

Total Cost of the Online Program: $1,695.00

Registration: Initially, you register for the class by filling out an application form and paying a deposit of $250 by credit or debit card. If you are accepted into the program, this $250 will be applied to the total cost of the program. If for some reason, you are not eligible for this course, the deposit will be refunded, otherwise the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. For those accepted into the program, the remaining balance ($1,445.00) and all required documents will be due two weeks prior to the start date of the class. The remaining balance is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Courses Offered	March	September
Registration Opens	January 8th	July 5th
Registration Deadline	February 27th	August 25th
Orientation (on campus)	February 28th, 8:00a-4:30p	September 12th, 8:00a - 4:30p
Class Dates	March 10 - May 5	September 15 - November 10
Clnical Follows	June	November