LPN/LVN Refresher Course Overview
The LPN/LVN refresher course consists of a three-phase process:
- 120 hours of theory (presented online)
- 200-question multiple-choice final exam
- 120 hours of clinical practice in an approved healthcare facility
Features
- Specifically geared toward previously-licensed LPNs or LVNs
- Self-paced 16-module online course
- Full technical support provided
- NAPNES approved for 240 total contact hours
- Approved and/or accepted by the vast majority of states for re-instatement of lapsed or inactive licenses
Application Process (Prerequisites)
Prior to being registered in the online LPN/LVN refresher course, the nursing student must provide information to a Nurse Educator who will:
- Confirm that you’ve completed the application for the online LPN/LVN Refresher Course
- Confirm the receipt of a copy of the graduation certificate from an approved school of practical nursing or transcript showing completion date of LPN/LVN program
- Verify your current licensure (active or LEL – Limited Educational License)
Once the documents have been verified, the nursing student will be given a password to log on to the system and begin the online portion of the LPN/LVN Refresher Course.
Online Theory Course (120 hrs)
The nursing student will have one (1) year to complete all three phases of the LPN/LVN Refresher Course, with one 3-month extension allowed. If an extension is needed, the nursing student must notify a Nurse Educator in writing at least 30 days prior to the 1-year refresher course deadline.
All 16 modules of the theory portion must be completed with a minimum of 75%, (or state requirement), on all post assessment (each assessment can be completed a maximum of three times). Final exam score must be 75% or above, (or state requirement), prior to beginning active clinical hours.
Clinical Practice (120 hrs)
After successful completion of the online portion of the LPN/LVN Refresher Course, but before beginning the clinical practicum, the nursing student must submit the following:
- Copy of current CPR card (healthcare provider/Level C – within 6 months)
- Current TB test (within one year) and immunizations required by individual facility
- Satisfactory criminal background check
- Proof of professional liability insurance
- Complete registration for clinical practice
The clinical practicum must be completed under the guidance of a preceptor at a clinical site that meets LPN/LVN Refresher Course requirements. The nursing student is solely responsible to secure a clinical site and will provide the clinical site Nurse Administrator with the “Letter to the Clinical Site” form. In addition, the nursing student will provide the preceptor with the:
- Letter to the preceptor
- Skills and competencies checklist
- Clinical outline
- Guidelines for nurse performance
- Nurse evaluation by preceptor
- Provider-preceptor contact forms
The nursing student will need to submit the following completed and signed documents to the Nurse Educator for verification before scheduling any clinical time:
- Preceptor agreement form
- Registration for clinical practice
- Preceptor’s verification of licensure form
LPN/LVN Refresher Program Finalization
After completion of the application process and the online portion of the LPN/LVN Refresher Course, achieving a passing score on the final examination, and fulfilling the clinical requirements, the nursing student must submit the following in order to receive the certificate of completion:
- Clinical Experience Completion Verification Form
- Clinical Time Sheet
- Skills & Competencies Checklist
- Preceptor’s Recommendation for Licensure
- Student Self-Assessment
- Learner/Nurse Evaluation of the Clinical Experience
After earning the certificate of completion, the nursing student will need to submit a copy of this certificate and the verification of successful completion of the NAPNES approved LPN/LVN Refresher Course to his/her state Board of Nursing to apply for re-activation of the license.
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