RN Skills Refresher Course, Spring 2023

Add to Calendar RN Skills Refresher Course, Spring 2023 5/1/2023 8:30:00 AM 6/30/2023 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=17356 Online and In-Person false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Monday, May 1, 2023, 8:30 AM - Friday, June 30, 2023, 5:00 PM, Online and In-Person, Somerset, NJ

Overview

This course is designed to provide inactive nurses with an update of both the theoretical content and clinical practice needed to return to employment in nursing. Content will include the nursing process, nursing assessment, legal-ethical issues, common IV and drug therapy and medical- surgical conditions encountered in contemporary practice. Participants can expect to received up-to-date information on health problems, new technology and the current role expectations of the registered professional nurse. Experienced faculty in a supportive environment will assist the nurse who wishes to return to bedside nursing. Clinical experiences will help the nurse gain confidence and skill in order to be able to function with adult medical/surgical clients.

A Rutgers, School of Nursing Continuing Education certificate will be awarded upon completion of the program.

Who Should Attend: Inactive registered nurses who are considering returning to full or part-time employment or those who have let their licenses lapse.


Requirements: 

  1. Current, valid New Jersey registered nurse license or a letter of permission to practice under supervision from the New Jersey Board of Nursing
  2. Individual professional liability insurance
  3. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification
  4. Background check – via Castle Branch
  5. Drug screen - completed week before clinicals
  6. Physical examination
  7. Copy of Health Insurance Card
  8. Required immunizations (Including Covid-19)

*Note: Nurses from other States are required to have a valid New Jersey license in order to participate in clinical practice. You must allow at least 8 weeks for the application process through the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. For those who have had their license lapse, permission may be granted by the New Jersey Board of Nursing for participants to do clinical practice under supervision.


Target Audience
Specialties - General Nursing


Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  1. Describe how changes in the health care delivery system have had an impact on nursing practice. Analyze the steps of the nursing process related to providing care for clients with selected health problems.
  2. Analyze the steps of the nursing process related to providing care for clients with selected health problems.
  3. Describe the ethical and legal issues involved in the care of acutely ill clients.
  4. Demonstrate skill in obtaining a complete health history and physical assessment.
  5. Formulate nursing diagnosis and interventions for clients with selected health problems.
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of various nursing strategies used with clients who have health problems.
  7. Compare and contrast the provision of nursing care in the hospital vs. nursing care in the home.
  8. Define the expanded nursing roles in the health care arena.

Registration
  • $2,050 - General Registration
  • $1,750  - Rutgers School of Nursing Faculty, Students, Preceptors, and Alumni (includes Legacy UMDNJ School of Nursing and Legacy Rutgers College of Nursing)
  • $500 - Deposit (Non-Refundable)
  • Advanced registration and payment is required for all programs

The Deadline to Apply is Friday, April 6, 2023.


Accreditation and Credit Designation

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to complete all of the online coursework and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Planners and speakers have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this educational activity.

There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this activity.

Questions?

[email protected]
973-972-6655

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Credits
Non-Physician Attendance (81.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (81.00 hours), General Attendance (81.00 hours)