Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S404)
- Program Name: Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Code: S404
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester)
- Centre:
- School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- Location: Waterfront Campus
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,287.00 *
- Experiential Learning:
Clinical Placement
- Fall 2023 Delivery: Semester 1: Hybrid
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing Registered Nurses to work in neonatal intensive care units for over 50 years.
Program Overview
George Brown College's Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing (S404) is a postgraduate program that prepares registered nurses to care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.
Full Description
George Brown College's Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing (S404) is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and their families in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Research and theoretical perspectives provide the foundation of study for family-centred intensive care.
DELIVERY MODES
This full-time, one semester program (15 weeks) is offered in two learning streams to support learners with different levels of experience in neonatal nursing.
- Full-time – Standard learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning provides comprehensive teaching for registered nurses who have no current experience in neonatal nursing. Students attend synchronous-learning classes three full days per week. Lectures, case studies and expert guest speakers comprise the theoretical component. Completion of two clinical courses are mandatory.
- Full-time – Accelerated learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning is available to nurses with at least one year of current experience caring for neonates, typically in a Level II or III NICU. Online interactive classes occur twice a week for discussion and facilitation of learning of the theoretical concepts. Class attendance is strongly recommended; recordings will be available. Completion of a successful application of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for current NICU experience will provide credit for one or both clinical courses within the Perinatal program.
Regardless of the learning stream, all students use:
- a theory manual
- a textbook
Faculty are available to support learners in a variety of ways:
- during class through routine question and answer
- online meeting platforms or through email
- via telephone
- tutorial support
To support the learning outcomes of this course, clinical courses take place in Level II and/or Level III neonatal intensive care units.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination and PPE. For program specific requirements, please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical placement is a key component of George Brown College's Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing program.
To support student learning outcomes, clinical courses will occur in Level II and/or Level III hospital neonatal intensive care units.
To ensure correct understanding and application of theory, learners will practise under the supervision of a clinical teacher or preceptor to develop:
- specialized knowledge
- nursing assessment skills
- clinical competencies
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has demonstrated the required knowledge and ability to:
- Practice within the scope of professional, legal, and ethical standards, organization policies, and best practices in neonatal critical care nursing.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with families and/or substitute decision-makers to optimize patient and family-centered neonatal critical care.
- Assess, analyze, and monitor clinical data for term and preterm neonates with unifocal or complex, multi-system problems, and anticipate potential deterioration in a neonate’s condition, establish priorities and to plan nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with families and members of the interprofessional health-care team in providing care for neonates experiencing potential or current life-threatening illness or end-of-life situations to deliver comprehensive nursing care.
- Apply evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt neonatal nursing practice.
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS 4048 | Perinatal Nursing – Theory |
| NURS 4049 | Perinatal Nursing – Clinical |
| NURS 4050 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Theory |
| NURS 4051 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Clinical |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of a health sciences program who have an interest in working in long-term care facilities should consider applying to our Interprofessional Complex and Long-Term Care (S417) postgraduate certificate.
(S417) Program Details:
- two-semester program
- you will learn to co-ordinate and manage an interprofessional health-care team of complex and long-term care professionals
- delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals
- includes a clinical field placement component
See the Transfer Guide
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
RNs registered to practise in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development. To learn more about this program, visit rnao.ca/education-funding/nei.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Registered Nurse, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
- BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
- completion of secondary intake form after initial application
- resumé
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate is required
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Special Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, learners must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements. Please initiate this process upon acceptance of offer of admission.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the learner.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website.
- Learners must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Learners who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students completing a clinical placement in this program are required to have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The Police Vulnerable Sector Check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This process is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Learners are responsible for ensuring that the Police Vulnerable Sector Check covers “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
- Learners are required to keep the original copy of their Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Learners who are unable to provide a “clear” Police Vulnerable Sector Check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Learners who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent learners from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website.
Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Please note: Due to the limited number of clinical placements, this program has a limited number of seats available. Domestic learners should apply through Ontario Colleges; upon receipt of application, the George Brown College admissions officer will then send an intake document for candidates to complete and return to Jennifer.young2@georgebrown.ca.
Student Success
"As a Registered Nurse already working in a level II NICU, I was itching to do more, experience more, and learn more. To help me achieve my goal I decided to choose the Perinatal Intensive Course at George Brown College. It was the best decision I ever made. Right from the start, I knew that taking this course would make me a better nurse and overall a better person – professional and personally.
The program was a short 15-week program divided into in-class lectures, hands-on clinical days, high fidelity simulation labs and lectures from speciality staff from SickKids. The program catered to and incorporated all types of learning. We got a chance to learn from the NICU clinicians. There were days when each subspecialty would come in to give a lecture – whether it was the dietician, surgical NP, genetic counsellor, bioethicists, RTs, etc. The program was delivered in various forms such as online lectures, workbooks, textbook readings, case studies, clinical skills learning package, simulation labs, journals references, group discussions, etc.
Heather (program professor and co-ordinator) is absolutely phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable about the program and helped me with every step up until the start date. Jennifer also teaches this course in collaboration with Heather. Jennifer made teaching so simple and easy to understand! Our clinical instructor, Sasha, was exceptional. I was able to complete my tasks in the NICU feeling safe, and supported throughout.
This program is unique in the way that it is built. It is well organized and structured. There is a flow in the way the material is taught. I particularly liked the connection that could be made while learning the theory and being able to apply it simultaneously in the practice setting. I would highly recommend this program for anyone new to the NICU world or even to those who have a few years under their belt. The time, money, and effort endured while doing this program will not disappoint. It helped me connect the dots in all the things I was seeing, and knowing why it was happening and what my role is as a NICU nurse. I have seen and felt an increase in my confidence and nursing skills. I am able to use my critical thinking skills and judgement gained from this course in all levels of the NICU.
To all the people I met during this program, thank you for allowing me to achieve my dreams of working in the Sickkids NICU – I appreciate it! I learned a tremendous amount of information that I will cherish for the rest of my nursing career as a neonatal nurse."
Contact Us
Contact Jennifer Young at the George Brown College Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing by email Jennifer.Young2@georgebrown.ca for more information.
For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S404)
- Program Name: Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Code: S404
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester)
- Centre:
- School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- Location: Waterfront Campus
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,259.00 *
- Experiential Learning:
Clinical Placement
- Spring 2023 Delivery: Not Available
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing Registered Nurses to work in neonatal intensive care units for over 50 years.
Program Overview
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares registered nurses to care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.
Full Description
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and their families in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Research and theoretical perspectives provide the foundation of study for family-centred intensive care.
DELIVERY MODES
This full-time, one semester program (15 weeks) is offered in two learning streams to support learners with different levels of experience in neonatal nursing.
- Full-time – Standard learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning provides comprehensive teaching for registered nurses who have no current experience in neonatal nursing. Students attend synchronous-learning classes three full days per week. Lectures, case studies, and expert guest speakers comprise the theoretical component. Course content will be delivered online for September 2022; class attendance will be required. Completion of two clinical courses are mandatory.
- Full-time – Accelerated learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning is available to nurses with at least one year of current experience caring for neonates, typically in a Level II or III NICU. Online interactive classes occur twice a week for discussion and facilitation of learning of the theoretical concepts. Class attendance is strongly recommended; recordings will be available. Completion of a successful application of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for current NICU experience will provide credit for one or both clinical courses within the Perinatal program.
Regardless of the learning stream, all students use:
- a theory manual
- a textbook
Faculty are available to support learners in a variety of ways:
- during class through routine question and answer
- online meeting platforms or through email
- via telephone
- tutorial support
To support the learning outcomes of this course, clinical courses take place in Level II and/or Level III neonatal intensive care units.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination and PPE. For program specific requirements, please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical placement is a key component of this program. To support learning outcomes, clinical courses will occur in Level II and/or Level III hospital neonatal intensive care units. Knowledge, nursing assessment and clinical skills are developed while learners practice under the supervision of a clinical teacher or preceptor to ensure correct understanding and application of theory.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has consistently demonstrated the ability to:
- Practice within the scope of professional, legal, and ethical standards, organization policies, and best practices in neonatal critical care nursing.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with families and/or substitute decision-makers to optimize patient and family-centered neonatal critical care.
- Assess, analyze, and monitor clinical data for term and preterm neonates with unifocal or complex, multi-system problems, and anticipate potential deterioration in a neonate’s condition, establish priorities and to plan nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with families and members of the interprofessional health-care team in providing care for neonates experiencing potential or current life-threatening illness or end-of-life situations to deliver comprehensive nursing care.
- Apply evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt neonatal nursing practice.
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS 4048 | Perinatal Nursing – Theory |
| NURS 4049 | Perinatal Nursing – Clinical |
| NURS 4050 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Theory |
| NURS 4051 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Clinical |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of a health sciences program who have an interest in working in long-term care facilities should consider applying to our Interprofessional Complex and Long-Term Care postgraduate certificate. This two-semester program will teach you to co-ordinate and manage an interprofessional healthcare team of complex and long-term care professionals. The courses are delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals. This program includes a clinical field placement component.
See Transfer Guide.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates
Financial Assistance
RNs registered to practice in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development. To learn more about this program, visit rnao.ca/education-funding/nei.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Registered Nurse, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
- BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
- completion of secondary intake form after initial application
- resumé
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate is required
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Special Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, learners must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements. Please initiate this process upon acceptance of offer of admission.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the learner.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website
- Learners must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Learners who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students completing a clinical placement in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This process is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Learners are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
- Learners are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Learners who are unable to provide a “clear” police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Learners who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent learners from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Please note: Due to the limited number of clinical placements, this program has a limited number of seats available. Domestic learners should apply through Ontario Colleges; upon receipt of application, the George Brown College admissions officer will then send an intake document for candidates to complete and return to Jennifer.young2@georgebrown.ca.
Student Success
"As a Registered Nurse already working in a level II NICU, I was itching to do more, experience more, and learn more. To help me achieve my goal I decided to choose the Perinatal Intensive Course at George Brown College. It was the best decision I ever made. Right from the start, I knew that taking this course would make me a better nurse and overall a better person – professional and personally.
The program was a short 15-week program divided into in-class lectures, hands-on clinical days, high fidelity simulation labs and lectures from speciality staff from SickKids. The program catered to and incorporated all types of learning. We got a chance to learn from the NICU clinicians. There were days when each subspecialty would come in to give a lecture – whether it was the dietician, surgical NP, genetic counsellor, bioethicists, RTs, etc. The program was delivered in various forms such as online lectures, workbooks, textbook readings, case studies, clinical skills learning package, simulation labs, journals references, group discussions, etc.
Heather (program professor and co-ordinator) is absolutely phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable about the program and helped me with every step up until the start date. Jennifer also teaches this course in collaboration with Heather. Jennifer made teaching so simple and easy to understand! Our clinical instructor, Sasha, was exceptional. I was able to complete my tasks in the NICU feeling safe, and supported throughout.
This program is unique in the way that it is built. It is well organized and structured. There is a flow in the way the material is taught. I particularly liked the connection that could be made while learning the theory and being able to apply it simultaneously in the practice setting. I would highly recommend this program for anyone new to the NICU world or even to those who have a few years under their belt. The time, money, and effort endured while doing this program will not disappoint. It helped me connect the dots in all the things I was seeing, and knowing why it was happening and what my role is as a NICU nurse. I have seen and felt an increase in my confidence and nursing skills. I am able to use my critical thinking skills and judgement gained from this course in all levels of the NICU.
To all the people I met during this program, thank you for allowing me to achieve my dreams of working in the Sickkids NICU – I appreciate it! I learned a tremendous amount of information that I will cherish for the rest of my nursing career as a neonatal nurse."
Contact Us
Contact Jennifer Young at the George Brown College Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing by email Jennifer.Young2@georgebrown.ca for more information.
For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S404)
- Program Name: Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Code: S404
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester)
- Centre:
- School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- Location: Waterfront Campus
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,282.00 *
- Experiential Learning:
Clinical Placement
- Spring 2022 Delivery: Not Running
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing Registered Nurses to work in neonatal intensive care units for over 50 years.
Program Overview
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.
Full Description
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and their families in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Research and theoretical perspectives provide the foundation of study for family-centred intensive care.
DELIVERY MODES
This full-time, one semester program (15 weeks) is offered in two learning streams to support learners with different levels of experience in neonatal nursing.
- Full-time – Standard learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning provides comprehensive teaching for registered nurses who have no current experience in neonatal nursing. Students attend synchronous-learning classes three full days per week. Lectures, case studies, and expert guest speakers comprise the theoretical component. Course content will be delivered through on-line classes for September 2021; class attendance will be required. Completion of two clinical courses are mandatory.
- Full-time – Accelerated learning stream (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This stream of learning is available to nurses with at least one year of current experience caring for neonates, typically in a Level II or III NICU. Online interactive classes occur twice a week for discussion and facilitation of learning of the theoretical concepts. Class attendance is strongly recommended; recordings will be available. Completion of a successful application of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for current NICU experience will provide credit for one or both clinical courses within the Perinatal program.
Regardless of learning stream, all students use:
- a theory manual
- a textbook
Faculty are available to support students in a variety of ways:
- during class through routine question and answer
- online meeting platforms or through email
- via telephone
- tutorial support
To support the learning outcomes of this course, clinical courses take place in Level II and/or Level III neonatal intensive care units.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical placement is a key component of this program. To support learning outcomes, clinical courses will occur in Level II and/or Level III hospital neonatal intensive care units. Knowledge, nursing assessment and clinical skills are developed while learners practice under the supervision of a clinical teacher or preceptor to ensure correct understanding and application of theory.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has demonstrated the required knowledge and ability to:
- Obtain a medical history of a pregnant woman and to identify problem areas.
- Identify conditions contributing to a high-risk pregnancy.
- Care for women with pregnancy complications.
- Understand the impact of a high risk pregnancy on the psychological experience of the pregnant woman and her supporting people.
- Support various strategies related to child birth preparations.
- Care for women in labour or undergoing Caesarean section deliveries.
- Institute appropriate emergency treatment of pregnancy and/or newborn complications.
- Conduct a physical and behavioural assessment of the newborn and identify problem areas.
- Care for full-term and pre-term infants.
- Care for the critically ill neonate whose condition has stabilized.
- Care for the critically ill neonate whose condition is unstable due to multisystem problems.
- Utilize the equipment and procedures of various life support systems.
- Provide sensitive support care to families who experience pregnancy loss or altered outcome.
- Identify community resources for follow-up care of the infant and the family.
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS 4048 | Perinatal Nursing – Theory |
| NURS 4049 | Perinatal Nursing – Clinical |
| NURS 4050 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Theory |
| NURS 4051 | Neonatal Intensive Care – Clinical |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in Level II and Level III neonatal intensive care units.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
RNs registered to practice in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development. To learn more about this program, visit rnao.ca/education-funding/nei.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Registered Nurse, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
- BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
- Completion of secondary intake form after initial application
- resumé
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate is required
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Special Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, learners must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements. Please initiate this process upon acceptance of offer of admission.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the learner.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website
- Learners must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Learners who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students completing a clinical placement in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This process is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Learners are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
- Learners are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Learners who are unable to provide a “clear” police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Learners who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent learners from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the learner. For more information, please visit the pre-placement website
How to Apply
Please note: Due to the limited number of clinical placements, this program has a limited number of seats available. Domestic learners should apply through Ontario Colleges; upon receipt of application, the George Brown College Admissions Officer will then send an intake document for candidates to complete and return to Jennifer.young2@georgebrown.ca.
Student Success
"As a Registered Nurse already working in a level II NICU, I was itching to do more, experience more, and learn more. To help me achieve my goal I decided to choose the Perinatal Intensive Course at George Brown College. It was the best decision I ever made. Right from the start, I knew that taking this course would make me a better nurse and overall a better person – professional and personally.
The program was a short 15-week program divided into in-class lectures, hands-on clinical days, high fidelity simulation labs and lectures from speciality staff from SickKids. The program catered to and incorporated all types of learning. We got a chance to learn from the NICU clinicians. There were days when each subspecialty would come in to give a lecture – whether it was the dietician, surgical NP, genetic counsellor, bioethicists, RTs, etc. The program was delivered in various forms such as online lectures, workbooks, textbook readings, case studies, clinical skills learning package, simulation labs, journals references, group discussions, etc.
Heather (program professor and co-ordinator) is absolutely phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable about the program and helped me with every step up until the start date. Jennifer also teaches this course in collaboration with Heather. Jennifer made teaching so simple and easy to understand! Our clinical instructor, Sasha, was exceptional. I was able to complete my tasks in the NICU feeling safe, and supported throughout.
This program is unique in the way that it is built. It is well organized and structured. There is a flow in the way the material is taught. I particularly liked the connection that could be made while learning the theory and being able to apply it simultaneously in the practice setting. I would highly recommend this program for anyone new to the NICU world or even to those who have a few years under their belt. The time, money, and effort endured while doing this program will not disappoint. It helped me connect the dots in all the things I was seeing, and knowing why it was happening and what my role is as a NICU nurse. I have seen and felt an increase in my confidence and nursing skills. I am able to use my critical thinking skills and judgement gained from this course in all levels of the NICU.
To all the people I met during this program, thank you for allowing me to achieve my dreams of working in the Sickkids NICU – I appreciate it! I learned a tremendous amount of information that I will cherish for the rest of my nursing career as a neonatal nurse."
Contact Us
Contact Jennifer Young at the George Brown College Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing by email Jennifer.Young2@georgebrown.ca for more information.
For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S404)
- Program Name: Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Code: S404
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester)
- Centre:
- School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- Location: Waterfront Campus
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,246.00 *
- Experiential Learning:
Clinical Placement
- Fall 2020 Delivery Method: Online (on-campus activities will resume as soon as it is safe to do so)
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Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing Registered Nurses to work in neonatal intensive care units for over 50 years.
Program Overview
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.
Full Description
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be delivered online in September 2020. The in-person delivery option for this program has been deferred to the Winter 2021 Semester.
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and their families in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Research and theoretical perspectives provide the foundation of study for family-centred care.
DELIVERY MODES
This full-time, one semester program (15 weeks) is offered in two delivery modes in order to meet the learning styles and needs of adult students.
- Full-time – on campus (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. Students attend classes at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus three days per week. Lectures, case studies, simulation labs and expert guest speakers comprise the theoretical component.
- Full-time – online (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This option is available to nurses with current experience in a Level II or III NICU, who prefer a more flexible learning environment. Live, interactive classes are offered twice a week for online discussion and facilitation of learning.
Regardless of delivery mode, all students use:
- a theory manual
- a textbook
Faculty are available to support students in a variety of ways:
- in-class
- online and through email
- via telephone
- tutorial support
To support the learning outcomes of this course, clinical courses take place in Level II and III neonatal intensive care units.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical placement is a key component of this program. To support student learning outcomes, clinical courses will be taught in Level II and Level III hospital neonatal intensive care units. While skills are being developed, students will practice under the supervision of an instructor to ensure correct application of theory.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Obtain history and perform a physical assessment of a pregnant woman and to identify problem areas.
- Apply risk criteria and determine risk status.
- Acquire knowledge about methods of prepared child birth and be able to assist couples with the appropriate techniques.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for women in labour and those having Caesarean section deliveries.
- Institute appropriate emergency treatment of pregnancy complications and newborn asphyxia.
- Conduct a physical and behavioural assessment of the newborn and identify problem areas.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for full-term and pre-term infants.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for women with pregnancy complications.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for the critically ill neonate whose condition has stabilized.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for the critically ill neonate whose condition is unstable due to multisystem problems.
- Have the knowledge and skills to utilize the equipment and procedures of various life support systems.
- Understand the impact of high risk pregnancy on the psychological experience of the pregnant woman and her family.
- Provide sensitive support care to families who experience pregnancy loss or altered outcome.
- Know and use community resources for follow-up care of the infant and the family.
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS4048 | Perinatal Nursing - Theory |
| NURS4049 | Perinatal Nursing - Clinical |
| NURS4050 | Neonatal Intensive Care - Theory |
| NURS4051 | Neonatal Intensive Care - Clinical |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in Level II and Level III neonatal intensive care units.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates
Financial Assistance
RNs registered to practice in Ontario and employed in a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) priority area may be eligible for a Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) grant to support their education and professional development. To learn more about this program, visit rnao.ca/education-funding/nei.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
- BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
- Interview - All applicants are interviewed by telephone or in person
- Resumé
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate is required
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
Apply to
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
Special Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
- Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Students who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a “clear” police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
How to Apply
Please note: Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a limited number of seats open to applicants lacking specific clinical experience. Please contact Heather Urquhart at 416-415-5000, ext. 2351 or email hurquhar@georgebrown.ca for more details before applying.
Student Success
"As a Registered Nurse already working in a level II NICU, I was itching to do more, experience more, and learn more. To help me achieve my goal I decided to choose the Perinatal Intensive Course at George Brown College. It was the best decision I ever made. Right from the start, I knew that taking this course would make me a better nurse and overall a better person – professional and personally.
The program was a short 15-week program divided into in-class lectures, hands-on clinical days, high fidelity simulation labs and lectures from speciality staff from SickKids. The program catered to and incorporated all types of learning. We got a chance to learn from the NICU clinicians. There were days when each subspecialty would come in to give a lecture – whether it was the dietician, surgical NP, genetic counsellor, bioethicists, RTs, etc. The program was delivered in various forms such as online lectures, workbooks, textbook readings, case studies, clinical skills learning package, simulation labs, journals references, group discussions, etc.
Heather (program professor and co-ordinator) is absolutely phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable about the program and helped me with every step up until the start date. Jennifer also teaches this course in collaboration with Heather. Jennifer made teaching so simple and easy to understand! Our clinical instructor, Sasha, was exceptional. I was able to complete my tasks in the NICU feeling safe, and supported throughout.
This program is unique in the way that it is built. It is well organized and structured. There is a flow in the way the material is taught. I particularly liked the connection that could be made while learning the theory and being able to apply it simultaneously in the practice setting. I would highly recommend this program for anyone new to the NICU world or even to those who have a few years under their belt. The time, money, and effort endured while doing this program will not disappoint. It helped me connect the dots in all the things I was seeing, and knowing why it was happening and what my role is as a NICU nurse. I have seen and felt an increase in my confidence and nursing skills. I am able to use my critical thinking skills and judgement gained from this course in all levels of the NICU.
To all the people I met during this program, thank you for allowing me to achieve my dreams of working in the Sickkids NICU – I appreciate it! I learned a tremendous amount of information that I will cherish for the rest of my nursing career as a neonatal nurse."
Contact Us
Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants lacking specific clinical experience.
Contact Jennifer Young at the George Brown College Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing at 416-415-5000, ext. 2351 or email Jennifer.Young2@georgebrown.ca for more information.
For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S404)
- Program Name: Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing
- Code: S404
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester)
- Centre:
- School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- Location: Waterfront Campus
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,373.00 *
- Experiential Learning: Clinical Placement
Compare up to 3 programs
Overview
Leadership Claims
Preparing Registered Nurses to work in neonatal intensive care units for over 50 years.
Program Overview
Full Description
Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing is a postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive care to critically ill newborns and their families in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Research and theoretical perspectives provide the foundation of study for family-centred care.
DELIVERY MODES
This full-time, one semester program (15 weeks) is offered in two delivery modes in order to meet the learning styles and needs of adult students.
- Full-time – on campus (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. Students attend classes at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus three days per week. Lectures, case studies, simulation labs and expert guest speakers comprise the theoretical component.
- Full-time – online (15 weeks): Offered in September and January. This option is available to nurses with current experience in a Level II or III NICU, who prefer a more flexible learning environment. Live, interactive classes are offered twice a week for online discussion and facilitation of learning.
Regardless of delivery mode, all students use:
- a theory manual
- a textbook
Faculty are available to support students in a variety of ways:
- in-class
- online and through email
- via telephone
- tutorial support
To support the learning outcomes of this course, clinical courses take place in Level II and III neonatal intensive care units.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical placement is a key component of this program. To support student learning outcomes, clinical courses will be taught in Level II and Level III hospital neonatal intensive care units. While skills are being developed, students will practice under the supervision of an instructor to ensure correct application of theory.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Obtain history and perform a physical assessment of a pregnant woman and to identify problem areas.
- Apply risk criteria and determine risk status.
- Acquire knowledge about methods of prepared child birth and be able to assist couples with the appropriate techniques.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for women in labour and those having Caesarean section deliveries.
- Institute appropriate emergency treatment of pregnancy complications and newborn asphyxia.
- Conduct a physical and behavioural assessment of the newborn and identify problem areas.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for full-term and pre-term infants.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for women with pregnancy complications.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for the critically ill neonate whose condition has stabilized.
- Have the knowledge and skills to care for the critically ill neonate whose condition is unstable due to multisystem problems.
- Have the knowledge and skills to utilize the equipment and procedures of various life support systems.
- Understand the impact of high risk pregnancy on the psychological experience of the pregnant woman and her family.
- Provide sensitive support care to families who experience pregnancy loss or altered outcome.
- Know and use community resources for follow-up care of the infant and the family.
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS4048 | Perinatal Nursing - Theory |
| NURS4049 | Perinatal Nursing - Clinical |
| NURS4050 | Neonatal Intensive Care - Theory |
| NURS4051 | Neonatal Intensive Care - Clinical |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in Level II and Level III neonatal intensive care units.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates
Financial Assistance
Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through an Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care initiative implemented through the RNAO.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions
- BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
- Interview - All applicants are interviewed by telephone or in person
- Resumé
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate is required
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
Special Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
- Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Students who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a “clear” police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
How to Apply
Please note: Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a limited number of seats open to applicants lacking specific clinical experience. Please contact Heather Urquhart at 416-415-5000, ext. 2351 or email hurquhar@georgebrown.ca for more details before applying.
Student Success
"As a Registered Nurse already working in a level II NICU, I was itching to do more, experience more, and learn more. To help me achieve my goal I decided to choose the Perinatal Intensive Course at George Brown College. It was the best decision I ever made. Right from the start, I knew that taking this course would make me a better nurse and overall a better person – professional and personally.
The program was a short 15-week program divided into in-class lectures, hands-on clinical days, high fidelity simulation labs and lectures from speciality staff from SickKids. The program catered to and incorporated all types of learning. We got a chance to learn from the NICU clinicians. There were days when each subspecialty would come in to give a lecture – whether it was the dietician, surgical NP, genetic counsellor, bioethicists, RTs, etc. The program was delivered in various forms such as online lectures, workbooks, textbook readings, case studies, clinical skills learning package, simulation labs, journals references, group discussions, etc.
Heather (program professor and co-ordinator) is absolutely phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable about the program and helped me with every step up until the start date. Jennifer also teaches this course in collaboration with Heather. Jennifer made teaching so simple and easy to understand! Our clinical instructor, Sasha, was exceptional. I was able to complete my tasks in the NICU feeling safe, and supported throughout.
This program is unique in the way that it is built. It is well organized and structured. There is a flow in the way the material is taught. I particularly liked the connection that could be made while learning the theory and being able to apply it simultaneously in the practice setting. I would highly recommend this program for anyone new to the NICU world or even to those who have a few years under their belt. The time, money, and effort endured while doing this program will not disappoint. It helped me connect the dots in all the things I was seeing, and knowing why it was happening and what my role is as a NICU nurse. I have seen and felt an increase in my confidence and nursing skills. I am able to use my critical thinking skills and judgement gained from this course in all levels of the NICU.
To all the people I met during this program, thank you for allowing me to achieve my dreams of working in the Sickkids NICU – I appreciate it! I learned a tremendous amount of information that I will cherish for the rest of my nursing career as a neonatal nurse."
Contact Us
Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants lacking specific clinical experience.
Contact Heather Urquhart at the George Brown College Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing at 416-415-5000, ext. 2351 or email hurquhar@georgebrown.ca for more information.
For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
