Operating Room Training

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Operating Room Training Program for RNs
Course number: NU0147
Tuition: $3000 (Payment Plan Available), $1000 Clinical Externship (Limited Placement, Optional)
 

There is anticipated to be continued growth and opportunities in perioperative nursing. We aspire to facility student success along their career path.

  1. Job Growth: Registered nurse positions, including those in the operating room, are expected to grow by 9% from 2020 to 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

  2. Career Paths: Perioperative nursing offers various career options, such as staff nurse, circulator, educator, and more, highlighting the versatility of the field.

  3. Unique Environment: The perioperative environment is distinct from other nursing specialties, with each day presenting new challenges and learning opportunities.

  4. Advocacy and Learning: Nurses in this field are primary advocates for patients and will continually learn due to the evolving nature of technology and healthcare practices.

  5. Course Structure: The course described offers a combination of classroom learning and clinical experiences, following the Peri-op 101 framework, designed to introduce nurses without prior operating room experience to the basic competencies required in perioperative nursing.

  6. Instruction: The course is taught by experienced professionals, including Periop Directors, Nurse Educators, Nurse Managers, and perioperative staff, ensuring that participants gain comprehensive and practical knowledge.

The course structure is designed to equip nurses with the necessary skills for operating room nursing, balancing both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience.

Online Learning Component:
  • Live Online Classes: The classroom portion will be conducted live via Zoom, allowing for real-time interaction and learning.
  • Flexible Access: Participants can join the course using any internet-connected device, including PCs, Macs, tablets, or smartphones.
  • Consistent Schedule: The online class schedule provides a structured and consistent educational experience.
  • Clinical Externship: Limited placement is an available option for an additional fee, but NOT required for certification.  Availability fluctuates based upon the circumstances of our partner institutions and therefore acceptance not guaranteed. Please note that the clinical is only offered during the week, not on weekends.

This approach makes the course accessible and convenient while maintaining the rigorous standards necessary to prepare nurses for the specialized field of perioperative nursing.

Schedule of Classes:             
The course is usually offered at least twice a year in the fall and in the spring. A summer course is sometimes offered based upon need.  Please click here for the upcoming schedule of classes. (Please note: only the upcoming schedule will appear.)

We will be starting our spring 2026 course on February 23, 2026. The lecture course schedule is as follows: 10 Mondays, February 23- May 4, 2026 (no class April 6), 6:15-9:15 p.m.
 
Please note that the lecture portion of the program consists of 10 online sessions offered in real time using Zoom on the same days and times listed in the schedule of classes. In addition to the 10 sessions held online, there will be one skills session held in the evening for 3 hours om the main campus in Rockville Centre. 
 
The clinical portion of the program usually starts about the mid-point of the course and is 100 hours. The clinicals are usually offered weekdays and evenings.
 
If you should have any questions regarding the course in general or clinical placements, please contact Anthony DiDio, the CE Nursing Coordinator, at adidio@molloy.edu or at 516-323-3731.
 
Application for Admission
Prerequisites include: Completed application with biography, New York State RN license, current CPR certification for healthcare professionals (BLS), recent physical exam, updated immunizations and malpractice insurance.

Download an application, here or call 516.323.3558 for assistance. Please complete the application and return it by February 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 course.

All requirements are due prior to the start of the online portion of the course.

Registration
Candidates who have been accepted into the program will be notified of the registration procedures.

Tuition
The course can be taken with a lecture and clinical component for $4,000 (Payment Plan Available), or for lecture alone for $3,000 (payment plan available). Tuition includes the AORN PeriOp 101 seat.

Tuition for the program is as follows:
Didactic $3,000
Clinical: $1,000
 
Payment Plan:
$3,000 is divided into 2 payments as follows:
$1,500 Upon registration  
$1,500 One month after the course start date
$1,000 Paid when you begin your clinical site (usually toward the middle of the program)
 
We do take MC/Visa/Discover charge cards and a fee of 2.95% will be added to the tuition fee. There is no fee is you pay by check.
 
If you should have any questions regarding the application process or registration, please email Luisa Quiambao at lquiambao@molloy.edu or call her at 516-323-3558.
 
If you should have any questions regarding the course in general or clinical placements, please contact Anthony DiDio, the CE Nursing Coordinator, at adidio@molloy.edu or at 516-323-3731.
 
Operating Room Training Program for RNs Information sessions:  Online via ZOOM
Course number: NO9999
Tuition: No Charge
Time: 6p-730p. The sessions are held every, September, January and May.

This free seminar will offer information to the professional nurse without previous operating room an introduction to the basic competencies of the perioperative RN role. 

Click here to register. Though it is a free seminar, it is still important to register. Details for joining the session online will be emailed to you prior to the start date of session.

If you cannot attend the Information session, please send an email to conted@molloy.edu for information on our OR Training program or contact Anthony DiDio, the CE Nursing Coordinator, at adidio@molloy.edu or at 516-323-3731.