Fall Term (Sep 25, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026). FSW will be offering the Nurse Remedial/Refresher CE Course if 6 or more paid student registrations are received.
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 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 ATI
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 2026 Orientation: Friday, September 25– Dec 11, 2026-| 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Room to be announced Orientation includes course expectations, introduction to Virtual ATI®, and clinical preparation.
Tentative On-Campus Lab & Simulation Dates to be announced.
Clinical rotations are expected to be at Cape Coral Hospital or Gulf Coast Medical Center (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:
- 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 April 15,2026
- 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 http://fswcompliance.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
Nurse Remedial / Refresher Course Coordinator Dr. Cynthia Marshall (Cynthia.Marshall@fsw.edu), Director.
To Enroll go to https://fsw.catalog.instructure.com/courses/217775/enrollment/new