British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Online; Distance
Field of Study:Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

Description:

BCIT's in-depth, industry tailored Perioperative nursing specialty program combines innovative e-Learning with the high, quality, hands-on learning for which BCIT is known. If you are a registered nurse with an industry sponsor and want to advance your skills in perioperative nursing, our program is for you. We prepare registered nurses to work in this highly specialized area of patient care.

Working in operating rooms, perioperative nurses provide safe and compassionate care for patients undergoing surgery. In the pre-, intra-, and immediate post-operative periods, perioperative nurses are a main source of information and support for patients and their families.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants must have: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing (73%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Work Experience
Post-secondary education: diploma in nursing

Current practicing registration with one of the following:
BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or
Canadian provincial equivalent or
Registered Nurse (RN) license number (if practicing outside Canada)

Work Experience: minimum six months work experience in an acute care setting

Submit a resume of work experience with your application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 23, 2021