The Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing – Neonatal Intensive Care program is designed for registered nurses who have prior education and/or experience in critical care and wish to expand or refresh their knowledge of neonatal nursing. The program focuses on developing specialized competencies in neonatal assessment, pharmacology, nutrition, and family-centred care, along with evidence-informed interventions for critically ill newborns. Emphasis is also placed on developmentally supportive care, ethical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally safe communication.
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Nursing.
- Proof of active unrestricted registration as a registered nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (or equivalent) is required for enrollment. You must provide your CNO registered number at the time of registration.
- Evidence of direct post-graduation clinical practice hours* (3,900 hours within the previous 5 years). *Documentation from previous employer(s) must be available for upload.