You have been given good advice. To enroll in an RNFA program, a perioperative nurse must have 2 years OR experience and be CNOR eligible found at www.cc-institute.org. They would not need CNOR for enrollment into the program, however, it is required before program completion. The CNOR requirement is waived for APN enrollees. We have a few RNFA students who work in the University hospital setting, however they are the exception. JG NIFA