Fast Track Your RN Refresher – Reactivate Your License in 15 Weeks or Less
Ready to get back in your scrubs? Sura College's RN Refresher Program offers a fast, flexible pathway for registered nurses returning to practice or reactivating a lapsed license.
- Start anytime with responsive enrollment support
- Transparent pricing at $2,395 – begin for just $199 down
- Online coursework structured around your schedule
- Clinical placement assistance with trusted partners
Program Snapshot
- 250 hours total — combines online instruction with supervised clinical practice.
- 15-week pacing — structured milestones help you progress quickly and confidently.
- Board of Nursing aligned — curriculum meets state requirements for license reactivation.
Your First Week
- Submit your application in minutes — no essay required.
- Upload RN licensure documentation and complete your compliance checklist.
- Choose your start date and begin the program for only $199.
Need help with onboarding tasks? Admissions schedules a one-on-one welcome call after you apply.
Program Curriculum
- Patient-centered care, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking refreshers.
- Medication safety, pharmacology updates, and dosage calculations.
- Leadership, delegation, and collaborative communication skills.
- Documentation, informatics, ethics, and quality improvement best practices.
Clinical Experience
Complete a 135-hour supervised preceptorship with a site that matches your goals. Placement coordinators confirm your schedule before clinicals begin.
Admission & Compliance
- Active, inactive, or lapsed RN license eligible for reactivation in good standing.
- Background check, immunization, and CPR documentation submitted prior to clinical.
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet to complete online modules.
Investment & Materials
Program tuition is $2,395. Additional expected expenses include malpractice insurance (~$100) and any outstanding immunizations or titers. Digital course materials are included.
Support Resources
- Dedicated student success manager from enrollment through completion.
- Populi LMS with weekly milestones to keep you on pace.
Program Approvals and Recognitions by State
Hover over a state to view its disclaimer, or click to visit the state-specific page. Requirements can change, so we recommend confirming your individual reinstatement steps with your state board of nursing.
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- Texas
- West Virginia
- Maine
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Louisiana
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
For full details, view the Program Approvals and Recognitions PDF.
Why Nurses Choose Sura College
Our RN Refresher program pairs clinical alignment with responsive student support. Whether you are reactivating an inactive license or rebuilding confidence, you will follow clear milestones, receive responsive coaching, and complete a clinically aligned curriculum.
The RN Refresher Coordinator, Dr. Kirschner, was such a pleasure in helping me through my journey and attentive every single time I needed to reach out. Because Sura has contracts with hospitals, it made it so easy to finish my preceptorship hours, and find a placement I wanted to go to. The refresher definitely helped me become confident for my RN career. With the options of refresher programs I had, Sura was the first to reach out and get me started immediately, and the best choice!
I am incredibly grateful for my experience with Sura College's RN Refresher Program. The program provided a structured and supportive pathway for me to rebuild my confidence and clinical skills as I transitioned back into nursing practice. A special thank you to the RN Refresher Coordinator, whose guidance, responsiveness and dedication made a significant difference throughout my journey. The program's combination of theoretical learning and hands-on clinical experience allowed me to strengthen my knowledge and apply it in a real-world setting. I highly recommend Sura College to any nurse seeking to refresh their skills and return to practice.
My experience at Sura College was great. The college always communicated with me and directed me to the right resources and people if I needed information. They are one of the best refresher programs in the nation, and I recommend any student to the Sura College program.
My brief time at Sura College proved to be highly beneficial for my professional development in the nursing field. The faculty members, particularly Dr. Kirschner, demonstrated exceptional support and guidance. They were readily available to provide timely responses and answer any inquiries I may have had.
It was nice taking the refresher course at Sura. The coordinator is always available to answer questions and help at every step of the way.
Returning to nursing after several years away, especially as a foreign-educated nurse, can feel overwhelming. After passing the NCLEX, I still had one more important step: completing a preceptorship program. I am truly grateful that I found Sura College. The online study portion was organized, clear, and accessible, and every question I had was met with a prompt, patient, and thorough response. I never felt alone in the process. Completing my Refresher Program with Sura College has been one of the best decisions I have made.
My experience at Sura College has been very great and rewarding. It has given me the flexibility to manage my schedule while continuing my studies.
This has been a great experience for me getting back into the field of nursing. I would like to personally thank Dr. Kirschner. She is really compassionate and promptly follows up with any concerns I had. I would recommend this school for any future refresher student.
It was awesome!
Sura College was a great experience for my RN Refresher Course. The faculty and staff made it very convenient and easy to use the online course and get everything I needed for both the course and the clinical practicum taken care of smoothly. Communication is key and Sura College does it wonderfully.
After several hours of researching programs, I decided on Sura College's RN Refresher. The program was very flexible with my work schedule. I would definitely recommend Sura College to anyone looking for continuing their education or looking for extra classes.
Finishing my preceptorship felt like something I wasn't always sure I could get through. There were moments I doubted myself, questioned if I was ready, and felt overwhelmed. But working through those challenges is what built my confidence. I learned to trust my judgment, stay composed under pressure, and carry myself with professionalism even when things felt uncertain. This experience changed how I see myself as a nurse. I'm more confident now not because things are easy, but because I know I can handle difficult situations and keep moving forward. I'm also very grateful to the RN Refresher Coordinator. There were times when things didn't seem possible, but she still found ways to support me.