RN-PDC offers both a four month on-site Perioperative Nursing Program (PONP) and a 10-month part-time distance PONP. The PONP uses comprehensive lessons that are supported with required readings, online video library, graphics, and internet links. Interactive opportunities, which include skill development sessions and simulations, are also provided to enhance knowledge and skill development. Clinical learning experiences are provided in perioperative areas at selected hospitals under the guidance of PONP faculty. The Perioperative Nursing Program is designed to give learners options to study in a format that best suits their individual needs.
Both programs will consist of clinical learning experiences scheduled in the preadmission/same day units, operating rooms, and post-anesthetic care units.
Registered nurses with prior knowledge, skills, or experience fundamental to the practice of perioperative nursing may qualify to receive credit towards program requirements.
The unique features of each study option are:
• 104 hours of skill development sessions
• 280 hours of clinical practicum
• Full-time study: 15 hours of independent study per week, on average
• Part-time study: 8 hours of independent study per week, on average
• Skill development sessions will be in Halifax
• Every effort is made to provide required clinical learning experiences at the site closest to the learner’s home; however, traveling might be required
• Criminal Record Check required one month before clinical placement
• Faculty: Rolanda LaVallee, Jocelyne Granger, and Trudy Hebb
• Preceptors supervise the clinical learning experiences under the guidance of PONP faculty
Application fee $25.00
Course Materials $300.00
Tuition $400.00
Text books (Approximately $310.00)
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Last Updated: 7/19/2010 9:06:30 AM