RN Refresher is designed to prepare an inactive nurse for re-entry into practice. Each course is designed to fit your specific needs, whether you seek to update and enhance your nursing knowledge and clinical skills or if you are working towards reactivating your nursing license and preparing to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam.
RN Refresher Course
This 16-week RN Refresher is intended for Illinois RNs who have not actively practiced in recent years, have an active Illinois RN license and wish to return to clinical practice. Theoretical and clinical foundations of nursing practice are reviewed and applied in didactic, lab and clinical settings. The small class size (six students maximum) allows each student direct interaction with our MSN-prepared Nurse Educator and individualized attention for fine-tuning nursing skills.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28 to June 17, 2026
4:30 to 9:30 p.m., On campus in Glen Ellyn
and
Wednesdays, June 24 to Aug. 12, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thrive of Fox Valley, Aurora
BNURS-0340-001, $2,499
Prerequisites
Students must complete requirements prior to attending the clinical portion of the class. A health clearance, criminal background check, physical and drug screen are required. Students must provide proof of Illinois RN license, BLS (CPR) and health insurance coverage.
Tuition and Financial Options
Payment is due at registration. A payment plan is available. This program is approved for funding by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Check with workNet DuPage for eligibility requirements. Explore financial options for Continuing Education.
RN Refresher Theory and Skills Review Course
This eight-week course is designed for nurses who have been away from nursing practice, need to apply or reapply for their Illinois nursing license, or preparing to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam. The course is a blend of both classroom and lab-based, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills in the nursing care of patients with a variety of disorders.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28 to June 17, 2026
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
On campus in Glen Ellyn
BNURS-0340-002, $1,499
For detailed program information or to suggest a nursing or health care course, email healthcare@cod.edu.
Register Today
Sign up easily through Instant Enrollment. Be sure to provide a personal email address when registering and check your spam or junk folders regularly so you don’t miss course updates.- To participate in online or hybrid classes, you’ll need access to a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or similar device with a camera and microphone. Classes are delivered via Zoom and/or the Blackboard learning platform.
- To ensure a smooth start, registration for online courses may close up to 48 business hours before the course begins.