George Brown Polytechnic - Graduate Programs

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Perioperative Nursing

George Brown Polytechnic - Graduate Programs

Faculty:Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Length:14 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $2,446
Careers:Nurses (RNs)

Description:

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing is a graduate certificate program for Registered Nurses. In one semester, graduates will have learned the necessary skills required to work collaboratively in surgical settings. This program includes both a theory and clinical practice component.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Applicants must have

    • RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
    • BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
    • Current resumé
    • Interview by telephone
    • Recommended two years of surgical nursing experience in the hospital setting. No operating room experience is necessary


    This program is open to both non-sponsored (independent) and sponsored student applicants.

    Independent Student:

    • independent application and tuition fees
    • not hired by a clinical agency
    • a clinical placement is arranged at an affiliate hospital by the program co-ordinator
    • must complete the pre-placement health form requirements and VSS upon program acceptance

    Sponsored Student:

    • hired by the clinical agency (prior to) applying to the program
    • program fees may or may not be covered based on hiring contract details from the clinical agency
    • clinical placement is completed at the hospital student is employed
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must provide

    * 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.

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