Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option) Advanced Certificate (Flex Learning) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

Perinatal RNs work in partnership with childbearing women and their families, providing education and support to empower their patients with skills to care for their families. In a dynamic work environment, perinatal nursing requires technical expertise, sensitivity, and excellent communication skills to effectively support the women they care for. The BCIT Perinatal Specialty Nursing program is the benchmark for perinatal nursing practice in BC. Our comprehensive program combines in-depth theory with hands-on clinical courses that are designed to give you the expertise you need to practice in perinatal nursing. Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 2 years to complete Distance and online learning gives you flexibility to work while you study 2 clinical experiences that may be completed in your community See Program Details to learn more about studying perinatal nursing at BCIT. This program is for individuals who: Are practicing, registered nurses (RNs) wanting an advanced perinatal nursing certification, or to complete their specialty Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in perinatal nursing Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program (may take NSPN 7100 and/or NSPN 7150 only) Enjoy working directly with childbearing women, newborns, and their families Thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Total Credits: 24.0

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