Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Refresher Online Degree Program

To be successful with your online courses, the following computer skills and basic computer technology are needed:

• Knowledge of basic computing terms
• Knowledge of web browsers and how to use them
• Familiarity with navigating the Internet and researching topics
• Proficient with sending and receiving email including attaching, sending, and opening files
• Skill with word processing programs, including the use of spellcheck, general formatting, copy and paste, and other common word processing tasks
• Basic computer technology to access your online classes, coursework, and the course management system for NMC programs

Please review the minimum technology requirements.

1) Online Didactic Course Component:

Successful completion is required of each module prior to advancing to the next module. Each student will have two attempts to receive an 80% on each module post test. Should the student not receive a passing score in two attempts, one-on-one remediation will be required at the cost of the student ($30/hr). Once the re-mediating instructor is satisfied the student has successfully completed the module, the student will be allowed to move on to the next module.

If a student is unable to complete modules 1-5, AND the IV therapy skills course, he/she will not be allowed to continue on to the clinical component of the course. No exceptions will be made.

In addition, students are required to complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support Online Course and an online orientation to Methodist physician’s clinics.  Students must successfully complete both prior to advancing to clinical.
 
2) Clinical Course Component:

Day 1: BLS Skills Test and Nursing Arts Skills Lab
Successful completion of the BLS Skills Test must be confirmed by our AHA Program Coordinator who will issue a BLS/CPR card to the student.  Students will be required to successfully demonstrate the nursing skills listed in Module 6 prior to hospital clinical. In addition, students must successfully complete the math exam with a score of 80% or greater prior to advancing to hospital clinical. Should the student not receive a passing score on the math exam or skills demonstration, one-on-one remediation will be required at the cost of the student ($30/hr).  He or she will have to reschedule to another clinical date, resulting in a change fee of $350.

After day 1: 24 hours total scheduled clinical with Methodist Physicians Clinic: Successful completion of the clinical component will be confirmed by preceptor using a clinical evaluation tool.  Should the student receive an unsatisfactory evaluation, the student may be required to remediate one-on-one with a faculty member at the cost of the student ($30/hr).

Non-participation does not relieve the student from obligation to pay for the course.  No refund will be issued to those who do not successfully complete the requirements or do not attempt to complete the requirements.

No refunds will be issued once students have been given access to the course.  Should a student choose to drop prior to being given access, a request must be submitted in writing.  Students will be refunded 70% of the full tuition amount. 

If a student requires remediation, all fees must be paid prior to students receiving a course completion certificate.