Nursing Refresher Classroom

Nursing Refresher Classroom ▲ Hybrid Zoom Live Course: NUR077  100 Hours

This classroom is designed for RNs and LPNs who desire to maintain or re-establish their active license to re-enter the nursing field. This classroom section includes both LIVE Zoom lectures and in-person nursing skills lab practice.  Live Zoom lectures will include topics such as 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 learning activities. Concurrent enrollment in corresponding courses  NUR023 and NUR007.  Nurse Refresher program 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.  

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Nursing Refresher Classroom ▲ Hybrid Blackboard - Course: NUR078 100 Hours

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. Concurrent enrollment in corresponding courses  NUR023 and NUR007.  Nurse Refresher program 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.  

Upon Completion of Nursing Refresher, students will be able to:

1. Describe the current social factors, trends, evidence-based practice, and ethical dilemmas facing nursing.
2. Identify effective communication techniques utilized in the health care setting.
3. Describe the implementation of standard precautions when providing patient care.
4. Perform nursing procedures and use equipment according to guidelines.
5. Prepare to administer medications.
6. Discuss various means of documentation in the health care setting.
7. Discuss legal aspects of nursing related to licensure, practice, and documentation.