Nursing
On-Campus Classes
RN/LPN Reactivation
Designed for nurses (RN or LPN) returning to practice, updating their skills or reactivating their Pennsylvania State license. Courses include a clinical, skills lab and a lecture component with an emphasis on nursing process, current nursing practices, nursing trends and ethical/legal issues and pharmacology/drug administration. This course is offered twice a year in fall and spring at the Fowler Family Southside Center. The next session of this program will be offered in August 2012.
- Program Brochure
- Nursing Essentials - Please review prior to beginning the registration process
- Enrollment checklist and required forms for admittance into program.(Must be completed by the first class. All completed documents must be presented at the first class.)
RN/LPN Review
Designed to review basic nursing knowledge and incorporate information on more recent technological advancements. Course includes a skills lab and lecture component. Class is also an excellent review for new graduates preparing for the NCLEX. This program is offered in the fall and spring semesters at the Fowler Family Southside Center. The next session of this program will be offered in August 2012.
- Program Brochure
- Nursing Essentials - Please review prior to beginning the registration process
- Enrollment checklist and required form for admittance into program. (Must be completed by the first class. All completed documents must be presented at the first class.)
Online Classes
Introduction Perioperative Nursing
Offered in partnership with St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, is offering a non-credit, 16-week distance-learning course in Perioperative Nursing. This course is appropriate for the experienced RN or graduate nurse who wants to work in any of the following settings: an Operating Room (OR), an ambulatory surgery center, or a short procedure unit. RNs who function in units where invasive procedures are performed on a routine basis can also benefit from this course. This program is offered in the fall and spring semesters. The next session will be begin on January 16, 2012.
Ed2go Online Certification Courses
Through a partnership with ed2go, we able to offer online, instructor led nursing certificate programs that are applicable for ACT 58 credits. Classes are twelve weeks in duration with new start dates monthly. For more information and to view topics, please visit www.ed2go.com/ncc.
Conferences
2013 Nursing Continuing Education Conference
The 2013 Nursing Continuing Education Conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Please save the date and check back early 2012 for more details. To view an article about the 2011 conference, please click here to view in pdf format. Please email healthcare@northampton.edu to be placed on our mailing list to be notified as conference details are finalized.
Continuing education is mandatory for Pennsylvania RN relicensure. See your State Board Website for Specific Requirements: www.dos.state.pa.us/nurse.