Nurse Remedial/Refresher CE Course

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 12-14 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 Nurse Educator

Virtual ATI covers all the didactic (lecture) portion of the Nurse Remedial / Refresher CE Course. Anticipate 8-10 hours of course work weekly in addition to clinicals/simulations. 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

Spring 2027 Orientation: Tuesday; January 19 in building AA217 Orientation includes course expectations, introduction to Virtual ATI®, medical math quiz, and clinical prep.

Tentative On-Campus Lab & Simulation Dates

• Tuesdays AA217: January 19 – April 20 (Spring Break March 22-28)
• Time: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM (all 12 sessions)

Clinical rotations are expected to be at Cape Coral Hospital or Gulf Coast Medical Center (pending confirmation).

• Fridays: March – April (Spring Break March 22-28)
• Time: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days)

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:

  • Uniform (varies)
  • Complio compliance tracker / Level II background check / Urine 10-panel drug screen ~cost is approximately $165.00. Student may need to pay for a physician

Tuition must be paid in full by the registration deadline.

Application Process

Phase I: Initial Application Deadline December 1st

• 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 Deadline January 15

• Complete Level II background check and drug screening via http://fswcompliance.com/  
• Meet clinical site health and vaccination requirements
• Note: Inability to meet clinical requirements may prevent course completion

Phase III: Required Documents Deadline January 15

Submit the following before orientation: http://fswcompliance.com/

• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card
• 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 (found in Complio)

Phase II and III must be completed prior to course orientation

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
• Complete 80 hours 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 (email preferred)

Dr. Cynthia Marshall Nurse Remedial / Refresher Course Coordinator Cynthia.Marshall@fsw.edu 239-489-9391