Registered Nurse – Perinatal Nursing (Neonatal)

Mohawk College’s Registered Nurse – Perinatal Nursing (Neonatal) program provides specialized education for Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to expand their expertise in neonatal nursing. This program offers an in-depth study of the mother, fetus, newborn, and family’s needs, spanning from preconception to six weeks postpartum. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, physiology, research, and nursing management, students will gain the skills to provide safe and competent care across the entire childbearing cycle.

Combining theory with hands-on clinical learning, the program covers key areas such as reproductive health, labor and delivery, newborn care, and the advanced nursing care of critically ill neonates, as well as term and preterm neonates. Nurses will develop the specialized skills necessary to care for newborns in both routine and high-risk situations, preparing them for a variety of clinical opportunities. Additionally, this program prepares students for the Canadian Nurses Association Perinatal Nursing Certification Examination, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to provide expert care in neonatal settings.

Admission Requirements

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or a graduate nurse registration with respective provincial/territory regulator.

What You’ll Learn

• Gain advanced knowledge in neonatal care, including the management of term and preterm neonates.
• Develop expertise in providing care for critically ill neonates and understanding their complex needs.
• Learn about reproductive health, pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn care.
• Enhance skills in evidence-based practice, physiology, and nursing management within perinatal care.
• Acquire hands-on experience in advanced neonatal nursing through clinical placements.
• Prepare for the Canadian Nurses Association Perinatal Nursing Certification Examination.