Mount Royal University

Course Details

Advanced Studies in Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

Course Description

A clinical course component lets you start putting your new knowledge to work. Faculty will determine the 210-hour instructor-guided clinical practicum placement depending on the availability of clinical facilities and on the your learning needs, skill development and competence. Clinical courses can be completed where you work or live. The clinical course is offered in the fall, winter and spring semesters.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Whether currently working in the field, or hoping to, the Advanced Studies in Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing certificate can optimize your chances of finding the work you prefer in community, regional and tertiary care hospitals or in community programs that provide health care to neonatal, perinatal or pediatric patients. Neonatal stream Nurseries and perinatal units across Canada employ neonatal nurses. Many hospitals with Level II and III neonatal care employ a large number of neonatal nurses and often have employment opportunities. Perinatal stream Perinatal nurses practice in hospital acute care units (antepartum, labour and delivery, postpartum), breast feeding clinics, community health care units, childbirth education programs and the home. If you ultimately choose to go on to a graduate nursing program, you'll find that your Advanced Studies in Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing certificate may be transferable to all Alberta universities and your certificate courses can serve as nursing practice hours for renewal of CARNA registration. If you are currently working within one of these areas, the ASPN certificate gives you the formal theory and knowledge to support your practice and ensure your clients receive the best care.




Advanced Studies in Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing Mount Royal University