Nurse Remedial / Refresher CE Course

Florida SouthWestern State College Workforce Education / School of Nursing

Course Overview

Florida SouthWestern State College’s Nurse Remedial / Refresher Continuing Education Course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) and provides a comprehensive 16-week review of essential nursing content and skills. The course is designed for:

·        Individuals seeking Florida RN licensure after three unsuccessful NCLEX attempts

·        Lapsed license holders returning to nursing practice

·        Nurses seeking to refresh clinical skills and knowledge

Course Components

·        80 Didactic Hours: Delivered online via Virtual ATI®, including fundamentals and safety, medical-surgical, geriatric, maternal-child, mental health nursing, and pharmacology.

·        96 Clinical Hours: Hands-on training in FSW’s Nursing Simulation Laboratories, plus clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities.

📅 Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer—pending minimum enrollment.

What You’ll Need

·        Regular access to a computer with a webcam and a microphone

·        Completion of Virtual ATI® is required to receive course completion certification

·        Students who do not complete the course by the end date must re-enroll and pay tuition again to earn a certificate of completion and a letter of completion sent to the Florida Board of Nursing

Virtual ATI® & NCLEX Preparation

Virtual ATI® is a 12-week, self-paced NCLEX-RN didactic preparation program guided by a live ATI Nurse Educator. It includes:

·        Personalized coaching

·        BoardVitals™ quiz bank (3,700+ questions)

·        Case studies and adaptive assessments aligned with the NCLEX blueprint

·        Cost of Virtual

Virtual ATI covers all the didactic (lecture) portion of the Nurse Remedial / Refresher CE Course. FSW faculty will not have access to Virtual ATI® accounts. Direct all ATI-related questions to your ATI Nurse Educator assigned by ATI.

On-Campus Orientation

📍 Florida SouthWestern State College
8099 College Parkway Building A/AA, Fort Myers, FL 33919
🗓️ Fall 2025 Orientation: Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Room to be announced

Orientation includes course expectations, introduction to Virtual ATI®, and clinical prep.

Tentative On-Campus Lab & Simulation Dates (Fall 2025)

🩺 Fridays: August 29, September 5 (tentative), September 19 (tentative)
🩺 Thursdays: October 2, October 9, October 16
🕣 All sessions: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, an updated, exact schedule will be given to students on the Sep 28 orientation class.

💡 Clinical rotations are expected to be at Cape Coral Hospital (pending confirmation).

Location of Training

·        Didactic: Online

·        Skills Labs & Simulation: FSW Lee Campus Bldg A/AA (part of 96 clinical hours)

·        Clinical Rotations: Lee Health – Cape Coral Hospital (part of required 96 clinical hours)

Tuition & Fees

·        Tuition: $1,930 (includes Virtual ATI® and lab supplies)

·        Additional Costs:

o   Uniform (varies)

o   CastleBranch compliance tracker: ~approximately $154.25

Tuition must be paid in full by the registration deadline.

Application Process

Phase I: Initial Application Deadline Aug. 1, 2025

·        Submit application and pay tuition in full

·        If you’ve failed the NCLEX three times, request a remediation letter from the Florida Board of Nursing:
📧 MQA.NursingAppStatus@flhealth.gov

Phase II: Compliance & Background

·        Complete Level II background check and drug screening via CastleBranch.com

·        Meet clinical site health and vaccination requirements

·        Note: Inability to meet clinical requirements may prevent course completion

Phase III: Required Documents

Submit the following before final acceptance:

·        Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card

·        Proof of health insurance

·        Physical exam form signed by a licensed provider

·        TB screening

·        MMR, Varicella, Tetanus/Tdap immunizations (or titers/waivers)

·        Hepatitis B series (or opt-out waiver)

·        Signed program forms

✔️ Final acceptance will be sent to selected applicants

Academic Requirements

·        Score ≥90% on medication math exam before starting clinicals

·        Complete 96 clinical hours with satisfactory performance

·        Attendance is mandatory for all clinical sessions

·        Earn a green light for Virtual ATI didactic work

·        This is a Pass/Fail course

Important Note for Out-of-State Applicants

FSW cannot confirm whether this course meets the licensure requirements in states outside Florida. Please consult your state’s Board of Nursing before enrolling.

Contact Us

Professor Nora Stadelmann
Nurse Remedial / Refresher Course Coordinator
Nora.Stadelmann@fsw.edu
239-489-9137