Application Process

Step #1: Request an application

• Complete request form on RN Refresher Course website
• Applications will be sent at least 4 – 5 weeks before the application deadline each semester

Step #2: Complete application

• The Course Coordinator will send you a link to the online application
• Complete all components of the application package
• A complete application consists of the following:
  • Application Form (current health insurance needed for Course Option #1)
  • Signed RN Refresher Professional Behaviors Agreement
  • Current Resume Sent to Course Coordinator via Email (Course Option #1)
  • Copy of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification Sent to Course Coordinator via Email (Course Option #1)

Step #3: Interview

• The Course Coordinator will e-mail you to schedule a telephone interview once you complete the application
• You may be required to complete an interview with the clinical facility as well; this may be an in-person or telephone interview (Course Option #1)

Step #4: Conditional Acceptance

• The Course Coordinator will notify you via email of acceptance into the course

Step #5: Course Payment

• The Course Coordinator will send each student conditionally accepted into the program a link for online payment for the course
• Course payment deadlines are established by the Course Coordinator

Step #6: Immunization Requirement: Management & Payment (Course Option #1)

• Once conditionally accepted and payment for Course Option #1 is made; the Course Coordinator will send each student a link to make an online payment for immunization management.
• Students must obtain all required immunizations and will receive information to create an account with a confidential health record service, to upload vaccine and titer information as applicable. Students will also receive a deadline to obtain all immunizations. Students who have not completed immunizations prior to the deadline will be withdrawn from the course without a refund.

Step #7: Full Acceptance is Granted Once the Following Prerequisites are Complete

• Current Health Insurance (Course Option #1)
• Background Check (Course Option #1) (Completed After Payment)
• Signed Confidentiality & Security Agreement Statement (All Course Options)

NOTE: Students that have not completed prerequisites prior to the posted deadlines will not be allowed to continue in the course; refunds will not be provided

Step #8: Access to Online Course

The Course Coordinator will send course log-in information the morning of the course start date.

RN Refresher Course Coordinator/Instructor:

Kimberly Cox, PHD, RN, NE-BC
Accredited Provider Program Director
Department of Lifelong Learning
UTHSCSA School of Nursing
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7946
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
CoxK3@uthscsa.edu