Health Continuing Education
RN Update
RN Update
The RN Update course is designed as a refresher program for the registered nurse. The goal is to provide an update of nursing theory and health care trends; review and refresh clinical skills; and provide a clinical experience under the guidance of a mentor in which the returning nurse can put the theory and skills into practice. It is a 216 hour credit course in continuing education. To receive more information, call Kathy Gettrust 262.691.5149. Prereq: Wisconsin RN Licensure
CRN |
Date |
Fee |
| 21057 |
3/31/08 – 5/16/08 |
$646.80 |
Online option
Course Information
The RN Update course is designed as a refresher for
the registered nurse. The goal is to provide an update of nursing
theory and health care trends; review and refresh clinical
skills; and provide a clinical experience under the guidance
of a mentor in which the returning nurse can put the theory
and skills into practice. It is a 6 credit course
in continuing education. The student will receive a grade of
satisfactory/unsatisfactory based on completion of course requirements.
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of
the course. It is intended to be a confidence building experience
for the returning nurse, so that he/she might be able to seek
employment as a registered professional nurse.
Cost
- $646.80 (2007/08 tuition rates)
- It is recommended that students also register for each day-long
continuing health education seminar offered
during the length of the update course. There are usually 2-3 per semester. The cost ranges from $34.81 to $86.21 per seminar.
Length of Course
- The course is seven weeks in length.
Two
weeks on campus, Monday through Friday, for skill
review and theory update. Online theory update is available for those that live outside of our geographic area.
Five weeks
(120 hours), in the clinical setting. During the
five weeks of clinical the student will spend one
day on campus for continued theory update.
- 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.
Application Process
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 call Nancy Radke or Kathy Gettrust at
262.691.5149.
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).
- Completion of all healthcare requirements including:
a physical, negative TB skin test or chest
x-ray and current immunizations
Course Requirements
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