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Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program

Refresher Courses are programs designed to update knowledge of current nursing theory and clinical practice to ensure the competence of nurses re-entering nursing practice. The University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland can help you relaunch your career!

Who is a Refresher Program For?

  • A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after more than 4 years of inactive status). 

  • An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing workforce.

  • An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Individuals who received their initial RN license from another state and whose license has lapsed can apply for a Texas license through the "Endorsement" process after completing this program.

This program is not for individuals who do not hold an RN license or need to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

A Concept-Based Focused Program

This refresher program will deliver the essential skills to update your nursing knowledge. The program includes a didactic component and an evidence-based clinical acute care practice component. Highly knowledgeable faculty will guide the individual to successfully and safely return to practice in the nursing field. Participants can expect to receive up-to-date information on health issues, health promotion, informatics, and the current role expectations of the registered nurse.

This knowledge meets the content criteria and requirements for the Texas Board of Nursing for successful reinstatement/endorsement of a Texas nursing license. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment.


Next Course Start Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Register For Spring 2024


Program Schedule

  • Two Offerings Per Year
  • Begin Fall 2023

    Didactic: October 28, 2023-November 2023 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.)
    Clinical: December 2023-January 2024

    Fall 2023 Application Deadline: October 24, 2023

  • Begin Spring 2024

    Didactic: March 16, 2024-April 27, 2024 (Saturdays, 2.5 hours from 9-11:30 a.m.)
    Clinical: May 4, 2024 - June 8, 2024

    Spring 2024 Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

Modality

  • Face-To-Face (12 seats open to first paid in full, first served)
  • Online Synchronous

Course Enrollment

Enrollment options are available dependent on the student's need:

  • A registered nurse (RN) who holds a Texas RN license that has lapsed (typically after more than 4 years of inactive status). Must enroll in option 1.
  • An RN from out of state (Texas) who desires an endorsement license for Texas. Must enroll in option 1.
  • An RN with a current RN license who desires to update skills or reenter the nursing workforce. May enroll in option 1, 2, or 3.
  • Course Enrollment Options
  • Option 1: The Full Course

    This option includes the didactic/online component, course materials, the clinical skills laboratory component, and the 80-hour clinical practicum component. The fee includes course registration, skills lab fee, malpractice insurance, background check, HIPAA training, and electronic health record (charting) access when applicable. This fee is non-refundable.

    Fee: $2000

    Total Program Length: 120 hours, 16-weeks

    Course Maximum: 24 students due to clinical slots needed.

  • Option 2: Online Didactic & Skills Lab Course

    This option includes the didactic/online component, course materials, and the clinical skills laboratory component only. The fee includes course registration and, a skills lab fee. This fee is non-refundable.

    Fee: $1500

    Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks

    This option does not include a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later.

  • Option 3: Online Didactic Course

    This option includes the didactic/online component, course materials only. The fee includes course registration. This fee is non-refundable.

    Fee: $1000

    Total Program Length: 40 hours, 8-weeks

    This option does not include a hospital clinical rotation. Hospital rotations are only available at the time of the initial registration under Option 1 and cannot be changed or added later.


Payment of the program option must be paid in full by the last day of registration.

Register For Spring 2024


Complete Course Prerequisites for Refresher Registration

Complete course prerequisites must be received by the registration deadline established by the Program Director/Coordinator.

Submission includes all items below:

  • All immunizations or Titers, including influenza (during the flu season), must be completed and brought to first class. The recommended CDC timing of flu vaccination, which hospitals comply with, is September through February. 
  • Immunizations: 
    • Current TB test (negative) or (evidence of negative chest X-ray if BCG has been taken in the past year)
    • Immunizations/titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
    • Influenza-Flu (if in season)
  • Must have a drug screen completed by the first class meeting.
  • Must have own Health Insurance (Student must have individual coverage).
  • Proof of Temporary License obtained from the Texas Board of Nursing. The Background check is conducted at the time of submitting the Temporary License.
  • Proof of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. For certification for RN Refresher participants, contact 281-450-7829
  • Students must register and pay for access to myClinicalExhange (mCE) account before a clinical rotation can be granted. This can be done at the first class meeting. To set up an account, please see My Clinical Exchange: Welcome.

Students who have not completed prerequisites prior to the posted deadlines will not be allowed to continue in the course; refunds will not be provided.

Students will be required to set up a "My Clinical Exchange" account which is an external system used by the Texas hospital facilities we contract with. This requires a small fee paid directly to the facility electronically to be considered for a clinical precepted rotation. Clinical slots (facility, days, times) are assigned by the hospital hosting the clinical. UHCL does not have the authority to assign Preceptors, facilities, days, or shifts. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the clinical rotations.

Students must register and pay for access to an account on myClinicalExhange (mCE). View the mCE Frequently Asked Questions. Contact your UHCL Clinical Coordinator via email at NurseRef@uhcl.edu with any questions.

RN Refresher Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)


Questions?

Contact:
Christine M. Paul
Email: Continuinged@uhcl.edu

Program Specific Questions:
Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program at UHCL at Pearland
Phone: 281-212-1627
Email: NurseRef@uhcl.edu

Texas Board of Nursing Questions:
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 Austin, TX 78701-3944
Phone: 512-305-7400
Fax: 512-305-7401 

To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas: Texas Board of Nursing -  Refresher Courses

Contact

  • Nursing Refresher/Re-Entry Program at UHCL at Pearland


    Phone: 281-212-1627
    Email: NurseRef@uhcl.edu

    1200 Pearland Parkway
    Pearland, TX 77581