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Registered Nurse Refresher Series
Certificate
Why choose Registered Nurse Refresher Series?
- Are you considering reentering the workforce as a registered nurse after taking time off? Make a smooth return to this high-demand field by getting up to speed on nursing interventions and technology.
- Includes theory, skills, and clinical courses, so you can reenter the workforce with confidence.
- Make a difference in the lives and well-being of patients, families, and communities.
This certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!
Program Locations
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere) or Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Part-Time
16-Week Classes
Length of Program: 6–10 Months
Credits: 6
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Review physical assessment knowledge and skills using the nursing process.
- Distinguish common medical signs, symptoms, and diagnoses and complications.
- Practice on the job skills to ease the transition into the professional nursing role.
- Provide best practice guidance to individuals seeking support in their physical fitness journey.
- Implement health promotion programming and activities in collaboration with individuals that are seeking health strategies.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,339.08
- Books: $187.20
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $1,526.28
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Nursing Refresher Theory
Nursing Skills Refresher
Precepted Clinical Nursing Refresher
About the Courses
The Registered Nurse Refresher Series includes three courses: a theory course, a skills refresher course, and a clinical course. The goal of these courses is to provide an update on nursing theory and health care trends, review clinical techniques and skills, and provide a clinical experience. The clinical experience is under the guidance and direct supervision of a preceptor. The theory and skill courses must be completed prior to the clinical course.
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are not eligible to enroll in this program due to the need for a nursing license. Speak to a Mid-State advisor for more information. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“The education I received at Mid-State was outstanding. Each one of my instructors was approachable and always willing to put in extra time. Upon graduating, I started my career in nursing with excellent hands-on skills and a solid knowledge base.”
RENEE KLEIN
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
