Description
Take this program to review the basic nursing theory and skills to help you achieve the entry level competencies for registered nurses in Manitoba.
This program is currently under review. New applications are not being accepted or processed at this time.
Immunizations and Testing
Once you obtain your Letter of Support from CRNM, you may submit an application to Red River College for the Registered Nurse Refresher program. If you have not yet obtained a Letter of Support from CRNM, please contact CRNM- Registration Services:
Phone: 204-774-3477 ext. 300
Toll free (Manitoba only): 1-800-665-2027 ext. 300
Fax: 204-775-7117
registration@crnm.mb.ca
Regular Admission Requirements
1. Letter of Support from CRNM
2. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form (where applicable)
- If your CRNM Letter of Support indicates you are required to complete PRAC-1174 Nursing Practice, you must submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
- Due within 30-days of applying
The following may be requested:
You are not required to submit your academic transcript(s).
Once your application has been processed and you have met all admission requirements, you will receive an acceptance letter from the College. This letter will include instructions on how to register for your course(s) through the School of Continuing Education.
Individuals that do not meet Regular Admission Requirements may still be considered for admissions however, must first receive formal approval from Lucille Canart, Coordinator - Nursing Certificate & Professional Development Programs, Nursing department before applying into the program.
The courses are designed for nurses:
You must complete all required components of the program within three (3) years of the start date of your first course.
You must obtain a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
Core courses (required):
*For additional information and Nursing Practice requirements, please see "CO/OP/Practicum Information"
Electives (optional):
Legend:
This course is designed for nurses educated outside of Canada who are qualifying for registration. Students will recognize the effects of mental health challenges and will assess the bio-psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, cultural, and economic influences that affect those experiencing mental health issues. Students will explore fundamental mental health concepts and theories. Utilizing the nursing process approach, students will apply these concepts and theories in assessing, planning, and strategizing nursing interventions and treatments based on the lived experience of the individual and family.
This course provides theoretical preparation in maternal/newborn care for nurses educated in countries outside of North America who are qualifying for registration and eligibility to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam. Students will focus on competency-based theory and processes inherent in maternal/newborn nursing, and learn to assess and plan care for childbearing families during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and early parenthood in Canada. Students will apply principles of health promotion, prevention, holistic assessment, primary health care, and the social determinants of health in their course work.
This is a pediatric course provided for nurses educated in countries outside of Canada who are qualifying for registration and eligibility to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam. This introductory course offers students theoretical knowledge and skills to assist in the development of his/her ability to practice as a registered nurse with pediatric clients and their families in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings in Canada. Students will focus on competency-based theory and processes inherent in pediatric nursing. Assessment and planning care for children in all stages of growth and development and their families is the main focus of the course. Students will apply principles of health promotion, prevention, holistic assessment, primary health care, and the social determinants of health in their course work.
This course focuses on reviewing nursing care of the adult experiencing acute changes in health status. The effects of sudden illness or injury on individuals and their significant others is explored. Through the use of exemplars of common acute alterations in health status, emphasis is placed on the use of nursing process and the role of the nurse in assisting clients and families engage in health promotion, prevention and management of acute alterations in health.
This course includes a review of theory of nursing techniques most commonly used nursing practice. Principles of asepsis, infection control, isolation precautions, WHMIS, and moving & lifting are reviewed with patient and staff safety as priority considerations. Application of knowledge and skill occurs during scheduled lab practice. The other primary focus of this course is on theory and techniques related to physical and psychosocial health assessment in adult population. Basic health assessment, history taking and documentation techniques are reinforced in lab practice. The focus of lab practice provides students with the opportunity to engage in the systematic data collection of physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental components of a health history.
This course focuses on reviewing nursing care of the adult experiencing changes in health status due to chronic illness/conditions. The effects of chronic illness on individuals and their significant others is explored. Through the use of exemplars of common chronic illness conditions, emphasis is placed on the use of nursing process and the relational role of the nurse in assisting clients and families promote health, manage chronic health conditions and prevent complications.
This course explores gerontological nursing throughout the health care system. The course presents a review of the physical, social, cognitive, social, spiritual changes and unique health care needs of the older adult. Health promotion and disease management approaches to assist the older adult achieve wellness across the health continuum are described. Mental health, loss, grief, death and palliative care as it relates to older adults are discussed. The focus is on assisting older adults achieve and maintain optimum health and independence for as much as is possible given their circumstances and individual health status.
This course reviews concepts, processes, practices and research associated with nursing in the community. The course examines determinants of health and strategies associated with health promotion, disease prevention, population health, epidemiology, environmental health, emergency preparedness and global health. This course examines the relational aspects of nursing practice within the context of the individual, family and community. Emphasis is also placed on the role of the nurse in relation to the concepts and processes of teach and learning; therapeutic communication; and documentation.
This course reviews Canada's health care system, the various level of health and the role of policy and politics. Also examined is health care delivery and the role of the nurse in relation to First Nation Canadians. The significance of foundational nursing concepts (e.g. relational nursing, inter-professional practice, leadership, nursing process, critical thinking and informatics) and the importance of utilizing research based evidence are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, self-regulation, accountability, patient safety and legal and ethical concepts of nursing practice. Other topics include: roles of professional regulatory bodies, nursing associations and unions.
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles related to pharmacology (including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics) and the nurse’s role in the safe administration of drug therapies. The major classifications of drugs, encompassing best practice guidelines and medications commonly used in Canada will be reviewed. Content focuses on drug indications, contraindications, side effects, adverse effects and interactions. Safe drug administration procedures and patient teaching are emphasized through the nursing process framework. Issues arising from the use of drug therapy in contemporary society are also explored.
Integrate theory with nursing care in a health care setting with this preceptored clinical practice. Upon successful completion, the student will demonstrate the ability to perform entry level competencies as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
The Nursing Practice is a preceptored clinical practice. It is usually delivered in a medical or surgical setting. If possible, this will be arranged for you in your community or geographic area.
To be eligible to enroll in the Nursing Practice, you must submit evidence of BLS Provider (current within one year of attending practicum) and PHIA.
Immunizations and Testing
You must also submit Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS), Provincial Child Abuse Registry (PCAR) and Adult Abuse Registry Check (AARC) check documents at least eight weeks before the start date of your Nursing Practice. You must submit original documents. For more information, see /Catalogue/files/file/coned/RNRefresherProgram.pdf
When you have successfully completed all required courses a letter of successful completion will be provided to the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Effective January 2016, a new curriculum will be introduced to the RN Refresher (RNR) program. RNR courses will be offered once per term (Fall, Winter & Spring). Students will have a maximum of 13-weeks to complete each course. No course extensions or exam rewrites will be allowed.Students are permitted to take up to 3-courses per term
Each course has a minimum grade of "B" required. If students are not successful in achieving the minimum grade required, course(s) will need to be retaken (re-registration into a future section and payment in full will be required). .
The new curriculum includes 7-core courses and a Nursing Practice clinical component.
Course Equivalencies:
*The previous NURS-1303 Health Restoration & Maintenance course has now been divided into two courses.
Three elective courses are also available for general interest:
Electives:
For additional information on Electives, please contact Lisa Robinson by phone: 204-632-2328 or email: lgrobinson@rrc.ca
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Textbooks are sold separately. Texts can be purchased through the Campus Store (Notre Dame Campus).
You must complete all components of the required RN Refresher courses within 18 months of the start of the first course.
When you have successfully completed all required components of the RN Refresher courses your records will be graded as successfully completed.