Program for

Periop RN’s & NP’s

Become a formal RNFA recognized by all 50 State Boards of Nursing and get that “Dream Job!

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An RN First assistant works to achieve optimal outcomes for their patients by collaborating with the surgeon and members of the O.R. team. As healthcare continues to evolve, specialized roles like RNFA are increasingly in demand, making it a strategic time to invest in your perioperative career.

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Education Awarded*

In the midst of a complex surgery at 3 AM, a skilled RN First Assistant is essential. The National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA) recognized this need in the late 90s and developed training programs for experienced nurses, raising the standards for RNFA training. According to the December 2021 AORN Salary Survey, RNFAs are compensated 13.6% more and receive extensive hands-on training through NIFA. By adding NIFA training to your portfolio, you’ll increase your demand as an RNFA. NIFA offers exclusive classes that guarantee to enhance your skills and put you at the forefront of the field.

Accreditation

NIFA® partners with accredited nursing programs nationwide to train the most RN First Assistants. Our programs lead to CRNFA® and RNAS-C exams (visit www.nascertification.com). CCI accepts NIFA’s RNFA Program since 1998. With SutureStar™ Workshops (3 and 5 days), over 85% of RNFA graduates choose NIFA.

Over 90% of all APRN RNFAs are NIFA® Trained

The National Institute of First Assisting, Inc. (NIFA) in Centennial, Colorado is the largest APRN first assistant training program in the nation. It specializes in distance learning for operating room nurses and APRNs since 1995. Our SutureStar™ Summit offers hands-on training for APRNs in surgery across the country.

We offer 2 types of Programs

Program for Registered Nurses

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Program for Nurse Practitioners

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