GateWay Community College RN Refresher Program Fall 2018

Transcription

1 GateWay Community College RN Refresher Program Fall 2018 Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for your interest in our RN Refresher Course. We are excited to help you achieve your career goals. The course is geared towards RNs who have not met the 960 hour Arizona State Board of Nursing practice requirement (within 5 previous years) at the time of license renewal; RN s with an inactive license who have not practiced nursing within the last 30 years; RN s with an active license, not under stipulation or board order with the AZBN, who want to update their theory and skills; and new graduate nurses who have never practiced nursing after obtaining their RN license. All applicants must be in good standing with the Board. RN's with restricted licenses are not eligible for the program. The RN Refresher program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The goal of the program is to update and refine theoretical and practical nursing knowledge and facilitate the nurse's transition back into professional practice. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program. This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. The refresher course is currently a 12 credit lecture/lab course (subject to change). The RN Refresher is one semester (16 weeks). The didactic course work includes general nursing concepts, pharmacology, and care of the adult with selected medical surgical conditions. The clinical portion includes the following: assignments to prepare for campus lab sessions; mandatory campus lab days for skills review and competency testing; time allotted for completion of agency-specific orientation requirements; and an assigned clinical rotation or preceptorship on a selected practice specialty such as pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, school nursing or a surgery center. If possible, we attempt to have you assigned to your preferred specialty and a clinical location most convenient for you. We have pre-selected clinical agencies but cannot guarantee any specific experiences. Please see our Sample Calendar for an idea of what is expected as far as time commitment. The GateWay Nurse Refresher (NUR295) course is a face to face course on campus. Some required learning assignments are conducted online. The NUR295 Registered Nurse Refresher Course is offered only during the fall semester. Those enrolled in NUR295 must also take NUR292, Overview of Current Nursing Principles and Practice Across the Lifespan, this class is a core requisite. Classroom and class times vary, please check the Maricopa Schedule for up-to-date information. Please see our Financial Cost Estimate sheet for estimated tuition costs and fees. In addition, there are several health and safety requirements. Please see our Requirements page to understand these and other requirements to be eligible for the course. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you on our campus! Please call or if you need further information. Sincerely, Betty Heying-Stanley, EdD, RN Brenda Laufer Course Instructor Refresher Programs Asst. heying@gatewaycc.edu Brenda.laufer@gatewaycc.edu (602) (602)

2 GateWay Community College Fall 2018 \ RN Refresher Program Course Cost Estimate (subject to change) NUR 295 RN Refresher Course (this class includes Pharmacology for Nurses) (10 credits x $86.00 plus $15.00 registration fee and $110 lab fee) Tuition: $ Co-requisite -NUR292 Overview of Current Nursing Principles & Practice across the Lifespan (2 Credits x $86.00) Tuition: $ Total Tuition and Fee costs: $ Textbook estimate- (cost will vary) $ Additional Requirements Estimate: (Mandatory) Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level 1 card) $65.00 (student may already have) Background Check & Immunization Tracking Castle Branch $92.00 CPR Card Health Provider Level $30 $75 (site costs vary or student may have) My Clinical Exchange (MCE) $36.50 DocuCare (electronic healthcare record) $53.99 Uniform and Clinical supplies (Navy top; navy bottom-scrubs; watch and stethoscope) Immunizations $ (student may already have) $ (cost vary student may have) Random Urine Drug Screen $45.00 This will take place after school starts date will be random Total Clinical Requirement Cost $ Total Estimated Cost of course $ Out-of-state tuition doubles Out-of-county additional fee

3 -».Gat.eWay G<:>nui:n lliwc.<:>uege U}S- - N. 4'-0d:i,.su tfr.. P-boi:-nb_, -Az. SS: $5--!68-{i -. -vitewaycc.ed Nursing Continuing Education NUR 295 /NUR292 Fall 2018 Calendar Scheduled Activities/ Assi nments Course content includes Hybrid {on line). Check Canvas frequently for announcements, modules, etc. Simulation Lab-Check Dates below. Be present! These are part of clinical. Must be nrolled in clinical. All classes are scheduled for 0900 until 1600 unless otherwise noted. Room MA1267 or TBA Labs & Simulation are in CH building upstairs. Note schedule. August 20 M Orientation--Welcome, Photos, Intros, Tours, Gm ps. l:xpectations, Case Study Overview-Bah-s 22 w 24 F 27 M 29 w Se tember 3 M 4 T 5 w 10 M 12 w 14 F 17 M 19 w 24 M 26 w October 3 w 10 w 17 w 24 w November 31 w 7 w 14 w 21 w 28 w December 5 w 7 F Paperwork Deadline! Drug Dosage Calculation Review-Bah-s Completion of Math Competency by t Test Surgical 1B Endocrine 1B /Math Exam Corrections) HOLIDAY- no school Intravenous Therapy-Bah-s Physical assessment-bah-s Respiratory Poster Legal 12:30-4 Completion of Final Math Competency Deadline! Oncology-Bah-s (orals) Neuro 1B Renal 1B Cardiac 1B,-..ALL lm!'i,-ui'iilzation, LICENSING, FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE, ETC. DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN ON OR BEFORE 1600 TODAY (Math Exam Corrections) /Math Exam Corrections Need to schedule Lisa/Carol (Pyxis/Sim2-4)CH216i (IV Skills. lab 12:30-4) Med pass lab 12:30-6:30 (small lab: ch-2176) PA.La.b 9012CH2174 (Skills lab 1 :30,4) (Library Training 1-3 IE 1100) (Misc skiifs lab 12;30-4) 2176/2153 csi,;., 1atfo11 lfi1 4311J {Sim latio ) NUR295 Lifespan 9-1 NUR292 EBP Papers due Round table discussion..... (Si mulatio.n 12:30-430) Completion of semester Sample - subject to change How to Find Us Instructor office hours are as posted by the instructor or by appointment. Staff CampusOffice Phone Betty Heying-Stanley, EdD, MN, RN CH1019 heying@gatewaycc.edu 0: Ilene Borze, MS, RN Brenda Laufer, Admin Assistant Amanda Chandler, BSN, RN CH 1072 borze@gatewaycc.edu O: CH 1063 Brenda.LAUFER@gatewaycc.edu 0: azmbear@yahoo.com

4 Sample Time Allotment GateWay RN Refresher Course 16 week semester Class Days (see sample) Weeks 1-3 Theory/lab two 6 hour days per week in class generally M/W Weeks 4-6 Theory/lab two 6 hour days per week in class plus one clinical day Weeks One 4 hour day in classroom per week -One 12 hour assigned clinical shift (schedule will vary) - Weekly online assignments continue Clinical = Lab skills and Simulation plus facility training and clinicals. Note: The 6 hour days are 9-4 with a 15 minute morning and afternoon break and a 30 minute lunch. Week 7-16 will have at least two days of simulation lab attached to the day in the afternoon.

5 Requirements for Admission to Nurse Refresher Course GateWay Community College - Phoenix -A current active or temporary Arizona nursing license. A temporary license can only be issued once you have registered and paid for the refresher course. Also, the following are necessary before the first day of class. -Competency demonstration of drug calculations skills A short exam will be taken prior to the first day of class. There are sample tests, workbooks and help available to facilitate a review. We will help you update your dosage calculation skills, we just need a baseline of where your skills are and if you will be able to demonstrate competency prior to clinicals. -A current healthcare provider level CPR card which will not expire during the course of study. - A level one fingerprint clearance card - requirement packet and certified background check will be mailed or given to you at the time of registration. Please keep in mind it may take several weeks to renew your fingerprint card, background check, immunizations and complete your temporary license before enrolling, and these requirements must be completed before the first day of class. -A urine drug screen will also be required at the instructor s timing, once registered and attending class. ******* In addition, students must be in compliance with immunization and health policies for the agencies we have clinicals. Documentation of the following is required: - 2 MMRs (one as an adult) or a titer - Varicella immunization or varicella titer - Current 2 step TB skin test within the past six months. (If the TB test is positive, you must have a CXR within the past 1 year not to expire during the semester) - Current Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) - Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver. - Current flu vaccine that will not expire during the course of study. - Health Care Provider Signature Form stating you are able to perform the tasks assigned.(signed and dated by your healthcare provider) Note: It is also essential Nursing Refresher students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients' lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.

6 HCC109 or RES109 ACCEPTABLE CPR CARD SAMPLE AMERICAN SAFETY & HEALTH INSTITUTE (ASHI) MAKE SURE YOU SIGN THE BACK OF YOUR CARD AND UPLOAD BOTH FRONT AND BACK OF THE CARD. X NOT ACCEPTABLE CPR CARD SAMPLE NO ONLINE COURSES ACCEPTED

7 Instructions for DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Application Website: fieldprintarizona.com/ 1. Go to above website and click on Schedule an Appointment 2. Set up account: New Users/Sign up 3. Under Reason, select Regular Application - Volunteer or Student 4. In Sponsors, choose Health Science Students & Clinical Assistants 5. Complete personal information 6. Complete demographic information 7. Under employer information, enter: 8. Complete Release Form 9. Read and agree to Privacy Information 10. Schedule your appointment for fingerprint scanning 11. Enter payment information 12. After completing the fingerprint scanning, you will receive an from AZ DPS confirming receipt of application 13. In approximately 4-6 weeks* you should receive the card in the mail. You can monitor the status of your card at: ShowClearanceCardStatus.action Maricopa Community College Healthcare Education 2411 W. 14 th St. Tempe AZ, *Results dependent on processing times of AZ DPS and the FBI, which are subject to change Phone:

8 Sample Math Exam RN Nurse Refresher Course 1. Ordered: Valium 5 mg. On hand you have 10 mg tablets. How many tablets will you give? 2. Ordered: 500 mg of Gantrisin. Available are Gantrisin 0.25g tablets. How many tablets will you give? 3. Ordered Codeine 30mg p.o. On hand are 15 mg tablets. How many tablets would you give? 4. Ordered: Keflin 0.5 g IM q6h. Pharmacy sent a vial of sodium cephalothin (Keflin) 1 g in powder form. Directions Read: Add 4 ml sterile water to make two 0.5 g doses of 2.2 ml each. How many ml will you give? 5. Ordered: Dilantin 25 mg tid for a child weighing 33 lb today. Safe dose is 5 mg/kg/day. Is this order safe? 6. Ordered: Penicillin 500,000 units IM q8h. Available: Penicillin 2,000,000 units per 5 ml. How many ml will you give every 8 hours? 7. Ordered: 1000 cc D5W to be infused in 8 hours. How many cc/hr will this run at? cc to be infused in 30 minutes. How many gtt/min if drop factor is 10? 9. On hand is Solu-Medrol 125 mg/2cc. Give Solu-Medrol 70mg IM. How many ml will you give? 10. (RNs to do) Aminophylline 250mg IV in 200 ml D5W to infuse at 2 mg/min. Calculate the flow rate in ml/hr. Key: 1. ½ tab 2. 2 tabs tabs ml kg, SDR 75mg/day, order is safe ml cc/hr 8. 33gtt/min ml ml/hr

9 Doug Ducey Governor Joey Ridenour Executive Director Arizona State Board of Nursing 4747 North 7 th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ Phone (602) arizona@azbn.gov Website: To: Refresher Course Participants From: Robert Ellis, BSIT, MBA, MPM, Associate Director Operations & Licensing Re: Obtaining a Temporary License for Refresher Course Only Refresher candidates who do not hold an active Arizona license and are seeking a temporary license must obtain a temporary license For Refresher Course Only before attending clinicals. 1. Please submit one of the following applications: a) A renewal application if you have previously been licensed in Arizona. b) An endorsement application if you have been licensed in another state and are applying for licensure in Arizona c) An examination application if you have never been licensed as a nurse. Applicants must pass NCLEX before a temporary license can be issued. Please note that some refresher courses do not take refresher candidates for NCLEX review. 2. A Temporary License request form stating Refresher Course Only. The License will be issued for 6 months. It cannot be used for any other employment purpose. 3. Submit a copy of the invoice showing you paid for a refresher course, (full or partial payment). 4. You must have passed NCLEX/SBTPE. 5. If you are a graduate of a foreign nursing program: a) Has submitted a copy of a letter from CGFNS/IERF/ERES/Joseph Silney with ID number-endorsement applicant only b) Have met the English Language requirement. (Must be met prior to taking NCLEX exam) For more information regarding Requirements for Applicants Educated in a Foreign Country visit Submit documentation that shows evidence of legal status in the United States. See List A & B showing acceptable documentation at The Cover Sheet must be attached to documentation showing evidence of lawful presence if submitted separately from the application. 6. Submit documentation that shows evidence of legal status in the United States. See List A & B showing acceptable documentation at The Cover Sheet must be attached to documentation showing evidence of lawful presence if submitted separately from the application. 7. Pay the appropriate fees: Renewal Applicant Endorsement Applicant Exam Applicant Renewal $160 Endorsement $150 Exam $300 Temporary $0 Fingerprint $50 Fingerprint $50 Temporary $0 Temporary $0 Total Fee $160 Total Fee $200 Total Fee $350 There is no fee for a temporary license for Refresher Course Only if you meet one of the following criteria: On probation with the Board Have not been licensed as an RN or LPN within 2 years of graduating from a nursing program Has not met the practice requirement of 960 hours within 5 years prior to submitting application License reinstated after revocation and a refresher course is required. All applications can be printed from the Arizona State Board of Nursing website at Submit application and forms to: Arizona State Board of Nursing 4747 N 7 th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ N:\APPLICATIONS\Web Applications Current\Temporary Refresher Course Only \Obtainining Temporary License for Refresher Course.Jan2017.docx

10 REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE/ LICENSE FOR: Refresher Course Only This Request must either accompany an exam/endorsement /renewal application or an application must already be on file. ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING 4747 N. 7 TH STREET, SUITE 200 PHOENIX, AZ Office Use Only Applicant's Legal First Name Applicant's Legal Last Name Street Address City State/Province Social Security Number Phone Number Zip Code Credential applying for RN LPN AP Applying by Endorsement Examination Renewal Start date of Refresher Course - - You are eligible for a temporary license/certificate if you meet the following requirements below for your application type. REFRESHER COURSE APPLICANTS $0 fee for temporary license. 1. Citizenship documentation is required for applicants (documents must be included with your application). 2. Have submitted application and fees for full licensure/certification Have submitted copy of enrollment in an Arizona Board approved refresher course/copy of invoice showing full or partial payment to refresher program or submitted a letter from the clinical perceptor for AP nurses. Have passed NCLEX/SBTPE If a graduate of a foreign nursing program: a) has submitted a copy of a letter from CGFNS/IERF/ERES/Joseph Silny with ID number; b) has met English language requirement SIGNATURE - REQUIRED Date T E M P R C O A

11 RN Refresher Information Form Fall 2018 Name: (print legibly) Education Level: (BSN; MS, PhD) Veteran (Circle) Yes or No DOB: Age: Gender: M/F Prefer to be called: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Address: (please print legibly) Home phone: Work Phone: Cell phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: Nursing Schools Attended Name of School City/State Country Dates Attended Type of Certificate or Degree 1. Explain your nursing work history, including dates and facility/specialty (a preceptorship in a specialty area requires prior experience in that area). Attach Resume 2. How many years have you been out of nursing practice? 3. How did you hear about this program? Specialty Area of Interest: (i.e. Med/Surg, OB, Peds, Psych, etc.) Locations for clinical rotation to be determined the first week of class. I understand that I cannot miss more than 1 theory class or ANY clinical day. If the number of days absent exceeds this limit, I will be dropped from the Re-entry program. The information on this sheet may be shared with clinical agencies associated with the program and possible employers. Student Signature