RNFA—Admission Requirements

• RN licensure in the state in which the clinical practicum will be undertaken
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• CNOR or CNOR eligible
  (Proof of certification must be submitted before program completion)
  OR
• Nationally board certified or board eligible as a nurse practitioner or midwife:
  (Proof of certification must be submitted before course completion)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Completed application text including:
  • Signed letter of consent from a board certified surgeon agreeing to act as the student’s preceptor
  • Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s years of experience as an RN and to the knowledge, judgment and skills specific to surgical patient care