RN Refresher Course NUR 290 and NUR 291
Complete RN Refresher program in only 12 weeks with medical/surgical clinical rotations included. Classes fill quickly so register soon. Contact Colleen Clearly-Doone at Colleen.Cleary-Doone@rrcc.edu or 303.914.6627.
This 12-week course is designed for registered nurses who have been absent from nursing practice (15 years or less) and want to update their skills. Students will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday from approximately 8:30AM - 4:30PM. During this course you will update basic nursing skills, review body systems, learn and practice physical assessment skills, and engage in extensive peripheral line placement and maintenance.
The 12-week course consists of approximately:
- 116 hours classroosm time
- 96-120 hours hospital clinical experience
- 32 hours skills lab in a hospital with state-of-the-art hands-on opportunities
This course, which has been offered at Red Rocks Community college since 1970, has helped thousands of registered nurses return to practice. So, what are you waiting for?
Our curriculum is approved by the Colorado Council on Nursing Education (CCNE) and endorsed by the Community Colleges of Colorado.
Program Information
Applicants must be registered nurses with an active Colorado RN License. Nurses who do not hold an active Colorado RN License, or have an out of state license, must contact the State Board of Nursing at 303.894.2430 or www.dora.state.co.us/nursing to obtain further information.
Expenses
- Criminal Background Check
- Required criminal background check is $59*
- Drug Screen
- Drug test will be given by Wiz Quiz at RRCC a week before clinicals start.
- Approximate cost: $25*, paid by check to Wiz Quiz
- Tuition
- In-state tuition: Approximately $2,300-$2,500* with COF** applied
- Out-of-state tuition: Call the Cashier's Office at 303-914-6222 for current tuition
- Required Textbooks & Supplies
- All materials including stethoscopes are available at the RRCC bookstore. Please contact the bookstore for current prices at 303-914-6232.
- Health Insurance
- Students are required to have health insurance while enrolled in the program.
*Subject to change without notice.
**Residents are required to register with COF (College Opportunity Fund).
Additional Information
- Students must be CPR certified (Health Care Provider) prior to starting their clinical rotation.
- CPR classes (listed as HPR 102) are available at RRCC. Please check our schedule for details. The CPR book needs to be read before the class.
- Students accepted into the course must complete a drug screen.
- Proof of immunizations and a signed physician’s statement are required prior to clinicals.
Application Process
Seating is limited.
This is not and open enrollment offering. Applications must be submitted by the deadline in order to be scheduled for an interview.
Deadlines
Fall Semester – August 1
Spring Semester – December 1
Step 1. Complete RN Refresher application and submit to Administrative Assistant as indicated on the application.
Step 2. The prospective student will need to apply for admission to the school. Upon admission, the student will be given a Student ID Number that begins with an “S”. This number can be used to log into his/her account at RRCC.
Step 3. The prospective student must register for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) at https://cof.college-assist.org/COFApp/COFApp/Default.aspx. This is the state stipend for residents of Colorado.
Step 4. Upon acceptance into the program, the student will complete a criminal background check online using American Data Bank’s web site, www.healthcareex.com. Please select “Package 1: Criminal Background Check, $59*”.
Step 5. Accepted students need to complete all required paperwork and bring to the first day of class.
Course Schedule
Please check the Red Rocks Community College schedule for dates and times of upcoming classes. The course prefixes and numbers are NUR 290, NUR 291 and HPR 210 (if required, NUR 170).
Certificate Specifics
The following certificate is offered:
- Certificate in RN Refresher
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Colleen Cleary-Doone, RN
NUA and NUR Coordinator
Gainful Employment Information
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