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Comprehensive Live NCLEX® Review
The Comprehensive Live NCLEX Review is an all-inclusive, live study session covering essential nursing content that aligns with the NCLEX test plan. Led by a master’s degreed nurse educator, the engaging, interactive format reviews all content areas and includes test-taking strategies, critical thinking exercises and Q&A practice.

The Comprehensive Live NCLEX® Review provides:

• Current NCLEX® detailed test plan is used to focus on application of knowledge.
• Pre- and post-test Q&A with over 500 new questions available online, including alternate test item formats with detailed rationales.  Includes test-taking strategies and critical thinking exercises.
• Comprehensive NCLEX® Review Book included.
• Content review of Medical-Surgical, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community and Nursing Management.
• Review of all content areas.

With its overview of essential content, this engaging live review is an all-inclusive resources for NCLEX® preparation.

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We will work with you until you pass NCLEX®.

Fee: $375
NRS 854 K   May 7-10, 2012   9 a.m. - 4 p.m.   CPB 210

The Nurse Refresher course is a three-step process designed for the registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, for the reinstatement of an inactive Maryland license.  Step 1: Classroom Theory is 80 hours of classroom nursing theory; Step II: Skills Lab is 12 hours of hands-on skills lab; and Step III: Clinical Practice is 60 hours of clinical experience.  To participate, students need to have an inactive license which meets the renewal requirements set by the Maryland Board of Nursing (see Nurse Practice Act), which can be obtained at www.mbon.org. 

Nurses who register for the Nurse Refresh Course must obtain a free copy of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act which is available by contacting Anika Alford, Administrative Assistant at the Maryland Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 or aalford@dhmh.state.md.us.

Prior to beginning the Nurse Refresher course, students must complete the pre-admission requirements:

• Possess an inactive Maryland nursing license
• Documentation of a physical exam obtained within the past year
• Completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance
• Documentation of Rubeola immunity by one of the following:
  - Laboratory evidence of immunity
  - Two doses of measles vaccine after first birthday (disqualify vaccinations prior to 1967)
• Documentation of Rubella immunity by one of the following:
  - Laboratory evidence of immunity
  - Two doses of rubella vaccine after the first birthday (disqualify vaccinations prior to 1967)
  - Physician diagnosis of rubella
  - Birth before 1957
• Documentation of Mantoux Tuberculin test within past year
• Documentation Tetanus or booster within past 10 years
• Documentation of MMR titer
• Documentation of Varicella
  - If unsure of history, an antibody titer is indicated
  - Written statement, which is signed and dated, that states "I have had the chicken pox."
• Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended
  - An HCC agreement/waiver for Hepatitis immunization must be completed
• Complete the HCC nursing questionnaire

* Please note that the American Heart Association Class C (adult, child, and baby) CPR certification must be completed prior to beginning Step 3 of the nurse refresher course.  The student is responsible to pay the required fees for the course.

The Nurse Refresher Course will take 16 weeks to complete.

• Step 1 is 10 weeks of theory; two 4-hour lectures per week.
• Step 2 is comprised of three 4-hour skills labs.
• Step 3 consists of 60 hours of clinical hours with a preceptor and must be completed within four week.

Step I: Nurse Refresher I Classroom Theory
NRS 539 M
Mar 12 - May 21, 2012
$601

• The student must pass the Math test with at least an 80% to continue on to Step 2 and Step 3 of the nurse refresher course.
• Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
• Consists of 80 hours of classroom theory with the following areas of concentration:
  - Delivery of nursing care utilizing the nursing process
  - Adult Medical/Surgical nursing
  - Current issues, trends, and nursing practice
• Successful completion requires an 80% or higher on each of the four exams.

Step II: Nurse Refresher Skills Lab
NRS 094 M
Mar 27 - May 8, 2012
$331

• Classes held to coincide with Step 1 on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm
• Students will review the basic nursing skills needed to provide nursing care in a state-of-art simulation lab

Step III: Nurse Refresher Clinical Practice
NRS 039 K
May 22 - Aug 7, 2012
$241

• Step 1 and Step 2 are prerequisities
• Students must complete 60 clinical hours with a preceptor in clinic setting supervised by a BSN nurse who has minimum of 3 years of experience.

After successful completion of Nurse Refresher Course - HCC will notify the MD Board of Nursing.  The student is required to apply for a change in licensure from inactive to active, pay the fee, and submit a copy of each of the three certificates of completion.  The application, fee, and copies of the three certificates should be mailed to: Pam Ambush-Burris, Director of Education and Licensure, MD Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215. 

For more information, contact Susan Lee at 240-500-2614 or sclee@hagerstowncc.edu.