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PLU’s RN Refresher program through the Center for Continued Nursing Learning prepares the inactive Registered Nurse for current employment with adult clients. This program meets the Washington State Professional Nursing requirements for the current practice set forth in the RCW and WAC, which are monitored by the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Successful completion of a refresher course is required for a Registered Nurse license that has been inactive or lapsed three or more years to return to active status. Admission to the RN Refresher Course is open to Registered Nurses with an active, unencumbered license, as well as those with an inactive or expired license who apply for reactivation through Washington State Department of Health.
This hybrid program combines:
- Self-directed independent online study modules (Core Concepts & Specialty Areas)
- Approximately 50 hours, completed within 6-8 weeks
- On-campus classroom content and lab skills (Lab Skills Refresher)
- Approximately 5 days/40+ hours
- Supervised clinical practice experience with an assigned preceptor
For additional details on these components, please visit the program website.
Cost
- Full Program: $3,500
- Online Study and Lab Skills Only: $3,000*
*Restricted to students with an active WA State RN license
Eligibility and Admission
Admission to the RN Refresher Course is open to Registered Nurses with an active, unencumbered licenses, as well as those with an inactive or expired license who apply for reactivation through Washington State Department of Health. Administrative nurses who do not need the clinical practice portion of our program may also apply for admission and take only “Core Competencies & Specialty Areas” (the online component). For additional stipulations and details, please review the full admission requirements.
Prior to entering the clinical setting, students must have an active RN license from Washington State or a Limited Education Authorization (LEA), for licenses inactive/expired for 3+ years). Prospective students may wish to review the full list of clinical prerequisites prior to applying to the program.
Application Period
Application Requirements
- Current resume or CV
- Degree information – name of school, degree and program, year of completion
- Current status of license
Application Link: https://www.plu.edu/ccnl/refresher/rn-refresher-application
Schedule
The RN Refresher program is offered most years, with information sessions on January 27th for a spring program start. The next class will be offered in 2024.
- "Core Concepts & Specialty Areas" (online, self-paced):
- "Lab Skills Refresher" (on-site at Pacific Lutheran University):
- Clinicals:
Registration Notes
There are no discounts available for this program. Downpayment of 1/2 of full tuition amount must be made by 5 business days (1 full week) before the start of the program or student will be dropped in order to make space for others on waitlist.
Registration will only be available to students who have applied and been accepted to the program. Accepted students should follow the directions provided by email to create an account in the registration system and gain access to the courses (signaled by a yellow "Add to Cart" button on the registration sections below).
