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RNFA Program Eligibility Prerequisites

  • Must be an AD, BSN, MSN, NP, CNS, CNA, CNM registered nurse who has graduated from an accredited school of nursing. (Note: This RNFA Program addresses specific needs for Advanced Practice Nurses seeking RNFA).
     
  • Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state in which the clinical internship will be accomplished.
     
  • Must provide proof of RN license.
     
  • The RNFA candidate must have a minimum of two years of recent preoperative nursing experience. This experience must include demonstrated competency in the scrubbing, circulating or first assisting roles of the intra-operative nursing dimension. (waived for NP)
     
  • CNOR or eligibility with CNOR status obtained before graduation.
     
  • CPR or basic life support (BCLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) preferred.
     
  • Recommendation letters:

       
    • Proof of proficiency in the roles of scrubbing, circulating or first assisting.

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    • Proof of ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations.

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    • Proof of ability to perform effectively and harmoniously as a team member.

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    • Proof of ability to perform effectively as a leader.

         
      • Must provide proof of current professional liability insurance specific to the RNFA role during RNFA program 150 clinical internship.
      • Advanced practice nurses are required to take the Specialty Assist NP additional RNFA educational component.
      • Labor and Delivery must do C Section
      • A letter from a Board Certified Physician (Sponsor) .   To oversee internship portion of course.


        * AD and Diploma nurses do not need a BSN to enroll or complete program. Certified advanced practice nurses do not need CNOR nor two years OR experience to complete this program.