Continuing Health Education

The new Nurse Refresher Course is a "hybrid" offering - combining internet study with experiences in the ICC Health Skills Lab and at an area hospital facility. It was specifically designed for inactive nurses (both LPNs and RNs) who have allowed their licenses to expire. This course is also available to nurses who have not allowed their licenses to expire, but wish to refresh their knowledge base. The goal is to allow nurses to update their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills so that they may comfortably move into the nursing workforce.

RNs wishing to reinstate their licenses must complete 48 hours of theoretical content and 96 contact hours of clinical content. LPNs wishing to reinstate their licenses must complete 32 hours of theoretical content and 64 hours of clinical contact hours. Each participant has 12 months to complete all facets of the entire course.

The cost for RN Refresher is $1100 and includes all instruction and skills labs. The cost for LPN Refresher is $950. Both programs also require an additional fee of $41 for a background check. Individuals in both programs will also incur additional costs for textbooks, reference guides, physical exam, immunizations, and other medical items, including stethoscope, bandage scissors, penlight and watch with a second hand.

This particular ICC course is the first in the state of Illinois to be offered in this innovative non-credit format. It is specifically designed for busy individuals who need flexibility in managing their learning experience. ICC's Professional Development Institute will coordinate the project along with ICC's Health Careers and Public Services Department.

Upon paid registration, you will be contacted with information on student orientation, text books and computer requirements. Payment is due within seven days of receipt of confirmation.

To register, call (309) 999-4580 or view further information for the RN Refresher or LPN Refresher. (Since this class has ongoing enrollment, please enter your desired start date on the registration form.)

If you have specific questions about the content of the program, please call Wendee Guth at (309) 999-4656 or Valerie Moore at (309) 999-4646.