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de Souza Intern

The de Souza Intern Designation is ideal for students currently enrolled in nursing programs with an interest in Oncology and/or Hospice Palliative Care.

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To receive this Designation, you must:

  • Obtain 2.0 credits from a selection of courses offered (see details in Course Offering table here), including one course from each of the four domains of practice
  • Pass the Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice (FONP) course
  • Complete a minimum of one clinical placement in an area of practice that provides care to cancer patients or hospice palliative care patients
  • Enrolled in a nursing program when starting the designation courses. The designation will be awarded upon receiving a valid licence issued by the provincial/territorial RN regulators in Canada

Apply for the de Souza Nurse Intern Designation


Save money on our courses!

If you are enrolled in a program or completing a fellowship at an accredited educational institution, you may be eligible for special pricing.

To be eligible, submit the following proof of enrollment from an accredited institution:

  • Picture/photocopy of your dated student ID (issued this year or with expiry date shown)
  • or, Letter of Registration / enrollment confirmation with current date
  • or, for fellow / trainee, a signed letter with current date from your supervisor

Once approved, we offer special pricing on our courses for one year.

Apply for Student / Fellow / Trainee Pricing