RN Refresher Program
This is a unique partnership program between Eastern University and Genesis Healthcare System designed to suit the needs of the RN who has been out of the clinical workplace for an extended period of time and wishes to return to the nursing workforce. Direction of the program includes relearning forgotten theory, reorganizing clinical skills, restoring self-confidence and revitalizing your nursing career.
Program highlights
- The program extends over six consecutive weeks, two days per week, during daytime hours.
- Day one of each week comprises the classroom portion of the program, which includes nursing theory, medication administration, review of body systems, review of bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessments, and nursing lab practice.
- Day two of each week provides the opportunity to become re-acquainted with the clinical setting. Rittenhouse Pine Nursing Center, a Genesis Health Care facility in Norristown and Brandywine Hall in West Chester, have opened their doors as an excellent clinical site. These facilities offer many opportunities to work with clients who have both chronic and acute illnesses in long term care and transitional care units. Rittenhouse Pine and Brandywine Hall have proven to be the perfect mix of clients with a welcoming staff and dedicated DON. Students work with a qualified Eastern University faculty member/preceptor, and also work together in order to sharpen their skills. The atmosphere is similar to a “simulated nursing school”.
- Depending on market needs and student interests, the program will be offered semi-annually in Spring and Fall.
Program costs
- The cost of the program is $1800.00. There is no financial aid or scholarship assistance available at this time. The complete cost of the program must be paid in full prior to the start of the first class. Eastern University accepts personal checks, money orders, Master Card and Visa.
- The student will not be paid during the clinical experience.
Genesis Health Care tuition reimbursement offer
Genesis Health Care has offered an RN Refresher Student full tuition reimbursement if full time employment is obtained at a Genesis facility at the completion of the program. The complete interview process is required for employment and will be initiated individually by the student.
Licensure/Clinical requirements
The prospective student must have a valid, current PA Registered Nurse license in good standing. Individual malpractice insurance in the amount of $1 million, state criminal background clearance, recent PPD, and a current Basic Life Support certification is required. All of the above items must be received together in order to process your registration.
Fall 2009 Program Schedule
OCTOBER CLASS START:
*Didactic Component:* includes 48 hours class and nursing lab time
*6 Tuesdays, October 27 to December 1, 2009 *8am to 4pm
*Clinical Component:* includes 48 hours precepted clinical time at a hospital or long term care facility in Norristown, PA
*6 Fridays, October 30 to December 4, 2009 *7am to 3:30pm
The theory component of both classes will be taught on Eastern's main campus in St. Davids, PA.
Spring 2010 Program Schedule
Schedule will be available soon.
Application process
Either mail or fax (610-225-5016) the RN Refresher Application (PDF), payment in full in the form of check/money order, Visa or Master Card, and required documents to:
Attn: Geri Remy
RN Refresher Program Coordinator
Eastern University
Department of Nursing
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, PA 19087-3696
For more information, please contact Gilda Jean-Louis at 610-341-5896 or email rntobsn@eastern.edu.
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