Nursing & Allied Health
RN Update
510-114 RN Update-Theory & Skills
This is designed as a refresher program for the registered nurse who is interested in returning to practice. This will provide an update of nursing theory, healthcare trends and a review of clinical skills. Prereq: Wisconsin RN licensure and 531-480 CPR for Health Care Provider. To receive more information, contact Kathy Gettrust or Nancy Radke at 262.691.5149.
510-113 RN Update-Clinical Practicum
This will provide a clinical experience in a hospital, nursing home or clinic under the guidance of a mentor in which the returning RN can put the theory and skills into practice. Prereq: Wisconsin RN licensure, 531-480 CPR for Health Care Provider and 510- 114 RN Update- Theory and Skills. To receive more information, contact Kathy Gettrust or Nancy Radke at 262.691.5149
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It is recommended that students also register for each 1-2 day continuing health education seminars offered during the length of the update course. There are usually 2-3 per semester for an additional cost.
Prerequisites
- Active/limited license to practice nursing in Wisconsin. (If license is inactive contact the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing at 608.266.2112 for instructions to obtain a limited license.
- Current CPR for Healthcare Provider certification
- Criminal background check on file (will be done on first day of class).
- Complete Health Requirements
- Essential Functions for Nursing
Length of Course
- 8 weeks. 3 weeks on campus (Monday through Friday 9-4), for skill review and theory update, followed by five weeks, in the clinical setting.
- It is a full time commitment. The student should carefully consider family and other obligations prior to registration. Attendance at all on-campus and clinical activities are required for successful completion.
- The course is held every fall (October), and spring (March). Please call Laura at 262-691-5425 for future dates.
Application Process
- Complete Course Registration and Demographic Record Form
- Complete RN Questionnaire
- Submit your application for review to:
- Nancy Radke, RN MS or
Kathy Gettrust RN MS
WCTC
Health Bldg. 102
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072
You will be notified when application is received. For further information regarding admission criteria, contact Nancy Radke or Kathy Gettrust at 262.691.5149.
Course Requirements
Satisfactory completion will be based upon meeting the following requirements:
- Successful return demonstration of a core group of basic nursing skills
- Compliance with the attendance requirements
- Satisfactory performance in the clinical setting
- Compliance with all program requirements contained in the syllabus
- Compliance with WCTC student Policies and Procedures including:
- Student Academic Ethics Code of Conduct
- Alcohol and Drug Policy
Note: A student may be removed from clinical and dropped from the course anytime they are determined to be unsafe or fail to meet the course requirements
RN Update Clinical Experience
The update student will be asked to provide input for selection of the clinical site. The student should consider where they see themselves working upon completion of the course (i.e. acute care, long term care, clinic, other) as well as previous nursing experience. A clinical site will be selected based upon input from the student. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of WCTC faculty to arrange for available placement. Note: if the student has been away from nursing for more than 10 years, it may not be possible to make a placement in an acute care setting.
The clinical site will provide a registered nurse mentor. Student assignments for learning experiences shall be made by the mentor in collaboration with the student, and in consultation with WCTC faculty as needed. The student should proceed at a pace that is comfortable and safe for them. The student is not to be considered in the staffing ratios of the facility.
The clinical experience usually consists of 3-eight hour shifts per week (24 hours). It may include evenings or weekends, depending on the mentor’s schedule. The student will be given the name and contact information for the mentor. The student will be expected to contact the mentor to discuss the clinical schedule and communicate it to the WCTC faculty. The student may be working with more than one mentor.
WCTC faculty will communicate weekly to collaborate with the mentor and student, and to provide guidance as necessary. WCTC faculty will be available for phone consultation as needed by either student or mentor at any time.
The goal of the clinical experience is to put theory and skills into practice. Upon completion of the course, the student should be ready for an orientation in a health care facility as a registered nurse.
The health care agency is not under any obligation to offer the student a position upon completion of the course.
The student is not under any obligation to apply for a position at the health care agency unless it is their wish to do so.