655—3.10(152) Nurse refresher course.
	3.10(1) A nurse refresher course shall meet the following requirements:
	a. 	A minimum of 80 hours of theory, with content in basic nursing skills, pharmacology, physical assessment, IV therapy (RN only), and legal and ethical considerations in healthcare; and
	b. 	A minimum of 80 hours of hands-on supervised clinical learning experiences.
	3.10(2) To participate in the clinical component of a nurse refresher course in Iowa, a licensee must have an active license to practice nursing in Iowa or a limited authorization issued by the board. A licensee shall request the limited authorization from the board prior to beginning the clinical component of a nurse refresher course.
	3.10(3) To receive a certificate of completion from the nurse refresher course, a licensee must complete all requirements of the nurse refresher course to the satisfaction of the course provider. The course provider shall submit proof of completion of the nurse refresher course directly to the board.
[ARC 4413C, IAB 4/24/19, effective 5/29/19]