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Accreditation calls for perioperative nurses.


The Perioperative perioperative /peri·op·er·a·tive/ (-op´er-ah-tiv) pertaining to the period extending from the time of hospitalization for surgery to the time of discharge.

per·i·op·er·a·tive
adj.
 Nurses' Cortege of NZNO NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation  invites perioperative nurses to apply for accreditation accreditation,
n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice.
. This provides a way in which registered nurses can receive professional recognition of their knowledge and skills within the area of perioperative nursing.

Manuals and discs outlining the accreditation process are available from the NZNO national office at a cost of $13 for members and $21 for non members. Your application and two copies of the portfolio should be forwarded to the Perioperative Nurses' Cortege Accreditation Board, c/o NZNO, PO Box 8921, Symonds St, Auckland Auckland (ôk`lənd), city (1996 pop. 345,768; urban agglomeration pop. 991,796), N North Island, New Zealand. It is situated on an isthmus and is the largest urban region and chief port of the country. . Ptease include the application fee of $130 for cortege members and $275 for non members. Applications must be received by July 1, 2005.

For further information, contact NZNO professional nursing adviser Susanne Trim on 03 360 0186 or email susannet@nzno.org.nz.
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Title Annotation:College/Section News
Publication:Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:8NEWZ
Date:Mar 1, 2005
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