NORWOOD — A comprehensive refresher course designed for registered nurses seeking to acquaint themselves with modern medical procedures and techniques will be offered at Norwood Hospital beginning September 15. Spanning nine weeks, the program will feature two five-hour meetings each week, running from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and including designated coffee breaks and lunch periods.

The curriculum is structured to blend practical clinical experience under professional supervision with dedicated classroom instruction. The course fee covers all necessary instruction, supervision, and required textbooks. Interested registered nurses seeking further information or application forms are encouraged to contact Mrs. Jeanne Feeney, R.N., assistant director of education at the hospital.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger

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