Perioperative Nursing Program - RN
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Full time: 16 weeks
- Part time: 29 - 33 weeks
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Delivery
- Independent, online learning
- In-person skills and simulation labs in Halifax
- Clinical placements in an operating room in Nova Scotia
Dates
Full Time
- Spring 2026: May 04, 2026 - August 18, 2026
Part Time
- Spring 2026: May 11, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Registration Deadlines
Full Time
- Spring 2026: March 30, 2026
Part Time
- Spring 2026: April 07, 2026
Note:
The registration process for this course has moved to Genuis, a student information system.
Please see our Genius Learner Guide and Genius FAQ to help support you through the registration process.
Overview
The Perioperative Nursing Program – RN prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in the operating room. This performance-based program supports RNs to advance their clinical judgment, critical thinking, and clinical leadership in the perioperative setting.
This program uses a conceptual learning approach in developing skills required to work collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional perioperative team. Upon program completion, learners are prepared to meet the dynamic and complex needs of patients in the perioperative setting.
Requirements
- Active-practicing RN license with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Approval from an OR manager within Nova Scotia to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program