About:
A de Souza Designation is an official recognition of advanced oncology nursing knowledge and skills. Ontario nurses can achieve a de Souza Designation by completing educational and clinical requirements set out by the Institute.
Types:
There are four types of de Souza Designations that nurses can work towards. The Designation program is designed to fit nurses working in all areas of practice with varying educational backgrounds.
- de Souza Nurse Associate - Designed for Ontario Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who are not specialized in oncology, but care for, or encounter patients living with cancer in their practice
- de Souza Nurse - Aimed at Registered Nurses who are certified in oncology, hospice palliative care, or pediatric oncology.
- de Souza APN - For Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Educators who have a Master degree and certification in oncology, hospice palliative care or pediatric oncology
- de Souza Nurse Scholar - Designed for nurses who are pursuing a PhD or post Doctorate, in an oncology or hospice palliative care related field. A de Souza Nurse Scholar could be a nursing executive, manager, professor or scientist
Benefits:
- Official recognition for advanced oncology knowledge and skills
- Build evidence-based practice
- Expand skills and knowledge
- Enhance your resumé
- Become a highly regarded healthcare professional
- Achievements can be recorded on annual CNO learning plan
- Provincially recognized
- All courses are offered at no cost