This course is designed for RNs and LPNs who desire to maintain or re-establish their active license to re-enter the nursing field. This asynchronous class allows students to complete assignments, and connect with the Instructor and classmates on Blackboard Learning System within a given timeframe - usually 1 week and connect with their class 3-4 times a week. THIS IS NOT A LIVE CLASS.
On-line topics will include reviewing anatomy and physiology, major disease pathology, current treatment strategies, legal issues, pharmacology, physical assessment, nursing process, documentation, current trends, evidence-based practice, end of life issues, videos, discussion groups and other leaning activities. Course includes 3x skills practice lab days to be scheduled. Class must be taken with corresponding nursing courses NUR023 - Nursing Lab and NUR007 - Nursing Clinical. Courses must be taken at Montgomery College. Prerequisites: Laptop, desk top computer with camera and microphone capabilities and internet browser; View Mandatory Online Nurse Refresher Orientation; must have an active or inactive RN or LPN license; must have graduated from an accredited nursing program. Health records due in preparation for clinical - physical form, COVID19 and other vaccines, TB, criminal background check, CPR/BLS, and drug test - not included in tuition. You will be sent an email with further instructions prior to the start of class. After completion of this program, you will receive a certificate of completion from Maryland Board of Nursing and be eligible to reactivate your RN or LPN license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.