British Columbia Institute of Technology

Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)

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Program Information

School:British Columbia Institute of Technology
Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Online; Distance
Field of Study:Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Description:The only neonatal certification program in Canada, BCIT’s Neonatal specialty nursing program is known in the health care industry for delivering quality education. Our comprehensive programming ensures you are fully ready for a career in neonatal nursing.

We equip nurses to care for infants who are in the first month of their lives and need hospitalization in neonatal nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Our program helps you develop the technical and relational skills to effectively support infants and their families during this challenging time.
URL:Specialty Nursing (Neonatal) at British Columbia Institute of Technology

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants must have: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing (73%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Work Experience
Post-secondary education: diploma in nursing

Current practicing registration with one of the following:
BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or
Canadian provincial equivalent or
Registered Nurse (RN) license number (if practicing outside Canada)

Work Experience: minimum six months work experience in an acute care setting

Submit a resume of work experience with your application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 23, 2021