Nurse Refresher Program - SouthernTech

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Nurse Refresher Program

Nurse Refresher (NR) PacketTable of Contents1.State Flyer2.Program Checklist3.Program FAQ (Facts & Questions)4.Enrollment Packeta.Enrollment form – Southern Techb.Enrollment form – OUc.OU Technology Formd.Enrollment packet infoPlease send your completed packet to:Fax – (580) 226-5529 or Email – joblander@sotech.edu

Oklahoma StatewideNurse Refresher CourseAre you an LPN or RN in need of an update in the world of professional nursing?Southerndoesdiscriminatethe basis of race, College of CenterNursingandnotTheSouthern onOklahomanational origin,religion,enrollmentsdisability, inforits aprogramsor activities.The followingTechnologyCentergender,are nowage,acceptingNurse Refreshercourse.person has been designated to handle inquires regarding the non-discrimination policies: RussellThisKeeton,course offersthreeNoblecomponents:2610 SamParkway, Ardmore, Ok 73401 580.224.8279 A self-paced, online nursing theoretical course A nursing skills lab A clinical rotation moduleThis course can be completed within six months.Nurse Refresher Course Facts1. Meets requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as an approved Nurse Refresher course.2. Operates as self-paced, online nursing review with instructor support and faculty supervision for all lab skills and3.4.5.clinical rotation.For more information contact OU College of Nursing’s website: http: nursing.ouhsc.edu/Enrollment information: Southern Oklahoma Technology CenterArdmore – Jennifer Oblander: (580) 224-8254 or joblander@sotech.eduTotal course cost: 2,599 (nonrefundable)This course is recommended for the following persons: Applicants for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure by endorsement,reinstatement, or return to active status who need to complete a NurseRefresher Course to meet Board of Nursing requirements.Graduates of nursing programs who have not taken and/or passed theNCLEX within two years of completion of their nursing education program.Nurses who hold a current license but who have been before the Board fordisciplinary action. (Must present a copy of their Board order.)Currently licensed Oklahoma nurses who would like an update of nursingknowledge are welcome in this course. These students have the option oftaking only the didactic portion of the course.This course was developed in a partnership between the University Of Oklahoma College Of Nursing and participating technology centers in Oklahoma’sCareerTech system. Both the University of Oklahoma and the CareerTech system provide equal opportunities.Southern Tech class offerings can be found atwww.sotech.edu - “Enroll Now”Have a class suggestion? Need a class at a different time or date?Call us and see how we can help! (580) 224-8201The Southern Oklahoma Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, inits programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Russell Keeton, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Ok 73401 580.224.8279

Nurse Refresher Course ChecklistStudent Name:SOTC Enrollment ApplicationOU Enrollment ApplicationOU IT FormCopy of identificationNegative TB ScreenAHA BLS CPR CardVerification of LPN or RNlicensure status (in all states licensed)Proof of Completion of LPN orRN Nursing ProgramLPNs only – Proof of an IVTherapy CourseCopy of Board Order (ifapplicable)Completed Mercy PacketVA Clinical formClinical Orientation @ MercyImmunizations:ooooooTetanus Vaccine (within thelast 10 years)MMR Series (2 vaccines) orPositive MMR TiterNegative TB Skin Tests (withinthe last 12 month)Varicella Series (2 vaccines)(chicken pox) Vaccine orPositive TiterHepatitis B Series (3 vaccines)or (2-2/dose vaccine) orWaiverAnnual Flu VaccineAdministrator Use:*Note – Admin please double check the student checklist as well as the following items before accepting the packet:Student Packet CompleteBackground Check resultsReceipt/letter of authorizationDrug Screen resultsSigned ScheduleAgreement/Statement ofUnderstandingPhoto taken for clinical badgeClinical badges made forstudent. Date:OU Class requ/orderedStudent given clinical book &badgeDate:

Nurse Refresher FAQHow do I enroll in the course?1. Secure funds2. Fill out an enrollment packet3. Enroll & PayAn enrollment packet can be obtained by emailing joblander@sotech.edu or by calling(580)224-8200. We can mail, fax, or copy the packet for you.How much does this class cost?The Nurse Refresher Program costs 2599; this is non-refundable.The following items are included in the price of the class: online class, skills sessions (10 hours),80 hours of clinicals, and skills session supplies. For those the OBN directs to the online onlycourse (didactic portion), the cost is 600 for 6 months’ access to the course.I need to take this class because . Will this class satisfy theOBN’s requirements for my particular need?We, Southern Tech, cannot advise any student if the Nurse Refresher program will satisfy theOklahoma Board of Nursing’s requirements. You will need to contact the OBN directly aboutyour specific case to find out of the Nurse Refresher Program is right for you. If the OBN tellsyou that this class is what you need, we welcome your enrollment.I have something that will be/might be an issue on my background check, willthe class help me get my license?Southern Tech cannot answer qualifying questions for licensure. You are welcome to contactthe Oklahoma Board of Nursing directly to see if the NurseRefresher program is right for you.When is the next class? Why are the dates not advertised?The dates of the class are not advertised because we can start a class anytime we have 2 or morestudents who wish to take the program, have turned in completed packets, and have paid in full.How long does it take to get through the Nurse Refresher Program?Typically, the class takes around 6 months to complete, but will not exceed 6 months.

What is required for me to enroll in the course?Please see the “Nurse Refresher Checklist” for a list of all requirements of the course.Do I really have to have a flu shot? AHA BLS CPR card? The full list ofimmunization requirements?Yes. Please see the checklist for the full list of immunization and other requirements.Will you accept a CPR certification?The only CPR certification that we accept is the American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support CPR card. You will need to take a class and have your card to us beforethe clinical packet deadline in order to attend clinical.Must I get a Tuberculosis test?If you prefer you can have a chest x-ray completed and read instead. But, you must eitherhave the x-ray or the TB test and we must have a copy of the results. The results are onlygood for one year and clinicals must be completed within that 1 year time frame.The course is expensive, do you offer payment plans, scholarships or,any help with funding?Unfortunately, Southern Tech does not offer payment plans, scholarships, or fundingassistance of any kind.Some people may qualify for tribal education funds. If you need a worksheet to turn in,please call (580) 224-8201.You can also contact your local Workforce Development Center/ResCare to see if funds areavailable to you.None of the above statements are guarantees of funds or assistance.You can pay for the class by credit card, cash, check (DL & 2 phone numbers), or moneyorder. You are welcome to send payment by mail; please do not send cash in the mail. Youmay also phone in your credit card payment to 580-224-8201.When will I complete my background check and drug screen?Where do I go? How much will it cost?Once you have enrolled and paid we will issue you a log-in to complete your backgroundcheck and register for your drug screen online. The company we use for this service will email

you an authorization sheet to take with you to get your drug screen; the address where youwill be screened will be printed on the authorization paper.Drug screen facilities are chosen for you using the home address you enter into the systemand it will choose the partner facility closest to you. Should you choose to use a differentlocation you will be responsible for the payment of those drug test(s).Drug screen and background check costs are NOT included in the price of the program.If you are unable to provide a large enough specimen for testing, do not leave the facility,drink water, wait, and try again; if you leave it will be considered a refusal to test and wecannot pay for any subsequent retesting.What if I don’t get the confirmation email to go for my drug screening?Please log back into the website (where you went to register) and you can print theconfirmation off from there.I take prescription medications will that be an issue on my drug screen?When we get the results of the drug screen, if we have questions or concerns you may berequired to give us a copy of the prescription, that is current and in your name, for the itemflagged on your drug screen.If you know that this may be an issue and you’d like to share the information/prescriptionpreemptively, you are welcome to let us know and give us a copy.We will need to attach any copies to your drug screen on file in case we are audited by ourclinical facilities.When are the skills and clinicals? Where are they held?The skills and clinical schedule will be set after the class has started. Unfortunately, we are unable toschedule much further in advance.The Skills sessions are held in one of our health skills lab on our campus at 2610 Sam Noble Parkway,Ardmore, OK.The clinicals are held in Ardmore, OK.What does the clinical schedule look like?Clinical schedules are determined after we have received enrollment for the enough students tomeet the minimum. Clinical and Skills schedules can vary based on instructor and clinical siteavailability.

Typically the clinicals meet a few weekdays per week.Can I miss a clinical or skills day?No. Once the schedule is set it cannot be changed.Do I need to fill out the clinical packet? Can I make changes to the packet? Whatif I can’t complete part of the packet?We cannot make changes to the clinical packet. All parts of the packet are requirements of theclinical site. We cannot alter or change the clinical packet in any way. All parts of the clinical packetmust be complete. Students who do not turn in a complete packet before the required clinicalorientation will not be allowed to attend orientation, skills, or clinical sessions.I’m enrolled, now what?Now that you have enrolled and paid, we can order your online class through OU. It will takeapproximately 2 business days to receive your enrollment information from OU.After you receive your login information from OU please start your class right away!Remember to keep pace and make sure that you will either finish the online class before skills/clinicalor you must at least be through module 8 and successfully completed dosage calc to qualify toattend skills/clinical.We will email you information to complete your background check and drug screen.For details see the other questions in this FAQ.We will be emailing you dates for the clinical orientation. You will need to attend this atMercy Ardmore. The dress is business casual and it is a requirement prior to attending any skills orclinical sessions. You cannot attend orientation if your clinical packet is complete – your packet isused to register you for the orientation.Once we have begun the class we will begin working on solidifying the skills/clinical schedule. Wecan have the schedule to you as soon as it is approved. We will email the schedule as soon as wehave it; look for it in your email.What happens when the class is over?When the class is over, if you have successfully completed all 3 components of theNurse Refresher program, we will sign, seal, and send the information on each student whocompletes to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.We will email you when we send your completion to the OBN; it will be sent certified mail.

*We reserve the right to change, without notice, any information within this document and pertainingto the Nurse Refresher program offered at Southern Tech. This document is not a guarantee oftraining, funds, scheduling nor does it make any other guarantees.

ENROLLMENTFORMWWW.SOTECH.EDUStudent ID:Name:Date of Birth:Physical Address:City, State, Zip:Mailing Address (if different than Physical):City, State, Zip:Home Phone:Cell Phone:E-mail:HIGHEST EDUCATION LEVEL ACHIEVED:Less than a H.S. DiplomaH.S. DiplomaSome CollegeTechnical DiplomaAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters DegreeDoctorate DegreeG.E.D.Social Security Number:Gender :MaleFemaleRACE - Please check all that apply: (The following information is optional.)Black/African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific ic,LatinoCourse Title/Date:Cost:Course Title/Date:Cost:Course Title/Date:Cost:CashDiscoverVISAMasterCARDCARD Holder’s Name:CC#:Check # (DL#, 2 phone #’S and address required)Exp Date:I CONSENTCID Code:I DO NOT CONSENTto receiving non-emergency Automated Calls from Southern Tech at the telephone number(s) I provided to the District within thisform. By signing below, I agree to the terms above:Student’s Signature:Date:Payment is required at the time of enrollment. Must be at least 18 years old to enroll in most courses. You may be asked to provideproof of residency and/or “tax letter” at time of enrollment.For information on billing,invoicing, enrolling or refunds, please call 580-224-8201 or visit www.sotech.eduSouthern Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.CAMPUS LOCATIONS:ARD- ARDMORE CAMPUS LCEC- LOVE COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER MCEC- MURRAY EXTENSION CENTER WEC- WESTERN EXTENSION CENTER31

Nurse Refresher CourseName:FirstMILastHome Address:City:State:Home/Cell Phone:Zip:Bus. Phone:Email:Name of Technology CenterPlease check one:Educated as LPN OREducated as RN Please check one:I plan to take the theory, skills lab, and clinical components of the course. ORI plan to take the theory portion only. Reason for taking the course (Please check one): I am currently licensed in Oklahoma, and just want to refresh my nursing knowledge. To be eligible for the NCLEX examination For reinstatement of my Oklahoma nursing license (I have previously been licensed in Oklahoma.) For endorsement of my nursing license (I am currently or have been previously licensed in another state orcountry.) Board ordered

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Nurse Refresher Course Facts 1. Meets requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as an approved Nurse Refresher course. 2. Operates as self-paced, online nursing review with instructor support and faculty supervision for all lab skills and clinical rotation. 3. For more information contact OU College of Nursing's website: http: nursing .