This Refresher Program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and has been designed to provide continuing education in nursing theory and clinical skills to Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses after a lapse in licensure or period of time out of practice. The Refresher Nurse will independently study modules in an online format and demonstrate hands-on clinical skill competencies. Topics will include anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, life cycle, medication administration, documentation, and nursing practice.
Upon completion of the skill and theory review coursework, nurses will arrange for a healthcare facility to host them for an 80-hour clinical practicum experience.

Dates: September 21, 2026 – March 1, 2027
Virtual (Zoom) Orientation: September 21, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Required Skills Lab at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids: November 2, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online Coursework Completion Deadline: November 30, 2026
Clinical Hours Completion Deadline: March 1, 2027

Required online course resources and textbook package is an additional $252.00 fee. A link to purchase the online subscription will be sent the week before class starts.

Clinical Requirements: 

• Successfully completed online coursework and skills lab.
• Agreement by healthcare facility to host student and provide RN preceptor. Sites must be approved by the college before starting the hours.
• Current or temporary nursing license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Forms to obtain the temporary permit are available from the Minnesota Board of Nursing once you’ve filed for reregistration.
• DHS Background study, American Heart Association BLS certification card, immunization records and proof of negative tuberculosis screening tests. Complete all facility-required student onboarding.