The Operating Room Nursing - RN Bridging certificate program is designed for operating room nurses who have obtained a prior OR certificate as a registered practical nurse (RPN) and who are now a registered nurse (RN) seeking to advance their practice in perioperative nursing. This certificate is based on the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) competencies for perioperative nurses, current research, and adheres to the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses.
OPER 511, OPER 512 and OPER 513 are completed via Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR) assessments. Upon successful completion of the assessments, learners will complete the online and lab course, OPER 514.
Following the theory courses, learners will move to the clinical placement consisting of 80 hours (two weeks full time). The clinical placements are arranged with Humber College’s partner institutions and are completed on a full-time basis without exception. Completion of the clinical placement includes a focus on circulating nurse skills or scrub skills in novel specialties which are demonstrated at the novice level.
Applications are open for the January 2025 intake. Please complete the following application: Apply here
Note: courses are restricted to approved applicants only
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OPER 511: Operating Room Foundations | |||||||||||||||
OPER 512: Operating Room Surgical Procedures | |||||||||||||||
OPER 513: Operating Room Laparoscopic Procedures | |||||||||||||||
OPER 514: Operating Room - RN Circulating | |||||||||||||||
OPER 517: Operating Room Nursing RN Bridging - Clinical Component |
The registered nurse (RN) participates in this clinical course within the perioperative clinical setting in order to build upon principles and knowledge practised as a prior OR RPN. RNs are required to demonstrate safe and professional practice at the novice level* according to Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses. The RN will collaborate effectively with Humber College faculty and members of the health-care facility in this preceptored, two-week, full time clinical course. The RN is scheduled with a preceptor(s) and participates entirely in the circulating nurse role for two weeks of full-time shifts or upon OR leadership request, primarily in the circulating nurse role with the option to be introduced to more advanced surgical cases in the scrub nurse role.
*According to the Operating Room Nurses of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses, "the novice states and/or demonstrates knowledge and skills but is still learning to anticipate and incorporate perioperative skills into efficient planning, actions, and clinical decision-making. Performance requires supervision, coaching, and precepting." (ORNAC, 2023, p.1-2).
Gillian has been a Perioperative nurse for over 30 years. She did her nursing and OR training in Ireland and the UK. She worked in multiple roles in the Operating Room at Toronto General Hospital for over 28 years which culminated in her being the OR Manager for both operating rooms at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals for over 10 years. Gillian is passionate about teaching and has been a Clinical Instructor for the Operating Room Certificate at Humber since its reintroduction in 2020. She is delighted to be able to share her experience with nurses who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills as perioperative nurses.
Lena Chamberlain, RN, BScN, CPN ©, earned her Diploma in Nursing from Humber College in 2001. She went on to complete her Operating Room Certification with Honors from Humber College in 2002. Lena Completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Metropolitan University in 2006. Lena has over 18 years of Surgical and Ambulatory care nursing experience and over 7 years experience as a Perioperative clinical service manager and clinical nurse educator.
Lena facilitates continuing education, professional development and evaluation of clinical skills for nursing staff. As an educator, Lena creates opportunities for nursing staff to acquire and maintain their required skills, and believes strongly in helping others with long term learning goals.
Lena is a long standing member of the Registered Nurses of Ontario Association as well as a member of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada.
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