Learning Outcomes
What certification will I receive after completing the program?
The RN Refresher program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and provides 30 contact hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. 00446. The 100+ hours of clinical/patient care experience is a requirement for many RN applications.
What will I learn in this program?
- To augment students’ previous background in nursing skills and to have an understanding of human behavior and knowledge of scientific principles.
- To increase and reinstate students’ confidence in the provision of nursing care.
- To update students’ knowledge of the changes in nursing care and management.
- To teach and/or re-enforce the skills necessary for providing competent, safe nursing care to the adult client who requires care for medical and/or surgical problems.
Through a combination of classroom and clinical experiences, students will:
Requirements
What are the requirements to take this course?
- Be 18 or older
- Proof of required immunizations (list will be provided at registration)
- Hold an active California RN license without probationary status, current attached reports, or filed accusations.
Please check the program guide to for the most current list of requirements.
Schedule
When is the program offered?
This course consists of 10 weeks of theory (8 hours a week) and 12 weeks of a clinical rotation (12 hours a week). The theory and clinical schedule vary each semester.
Please check the program guide to for the most current schedule.
Cost
How much does the program cost?
The program registration fee for the 20-21 school year is $550 and is due in full at the time of registration.
Are there any additional costs associated with the program?
Yes. All students will need to complete an American Heart Association (AHA) approved Basic Life Support course. We offer the course at the beginning of each semester for $50. Additional fees that need to be considered average approximately $450 and may include:
- Scrubs
- Textbooks
- Background check
- Immunizations
Is financial aid or tuition assistance available?
Tuition assistance may be available to those that qualify through the East County Career Center (ECCC).
Contact ECCC for more information.
What is the refund policy?
Students have until the last day of the second week of class to request a refund for the registration fee minus a $25 processing fee.
Prices subject to change. Please check the program guide to for the most current cost.
Job Outlook
What is the job outlook?
According to the California Economic Development Department, employment opportunities for Registered Nurses are predicted to increase by 15.4% or 15,800 jobs between 2016 and 2026. Explore the links below for more information about the labor market for Registered Nurses.
Instructor
Farah Danendah, MSN
Farah Danendah has been an instructor for the LVN and RN Refresher program since 2004. Farah holds a Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA / BS), Master of Arts or Science (MA/ MS), and a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential to teach Career Technical Education courses in California. Farah spent 5 years as a registered nurse on a med/surg and tele floor.
Facilities
Where is training for the program completed?
The RN Refresher course is a hybrid course with part of the curriculum offered online and the other on our Health Occupations Center campus located in Santee, CA. RN Refresher students have the opportunity to conduct skills and simulation scenarios in our state of the art nursing lab. The clinical rotation is currently conducted at Alvarado Hospital.
Next Steps
I'm interested! What are my next steps?
Due to COVID-19, this class will not be offered in Spring 2021. Please check the website next Summer for updates about the Fall class 2021.
The RN Refresher program accepts students twice a year through an orientation and application process. Check the Program Guide for the next class start date. If you would like to renew your career as a Registered Nurse click the How to Get Started button or visit the
How to Get Started page for the orientation video and application process.