Nursing Transition Program
Length:
- 12 weeks (StFX Content and Learning Institute) followed by unit specific orientation
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Delivery
- In partnership with StFX, independent, online learning with live classroom sessions
- In-person labs and simulation sessions with NS Health
- Clinical placement at NS Health
Dates
- Winter 2025: January 6, 2025– March 31, 2025
- Spring 2025: March 24, 2025 – June 16, 2025
- Summer 2025: TBD
- Fall 2025: TBD
Registration Deadlines
- Winter 2025: January 6, 2025
- Spring 2025: TBD
- Summer 2025: TBD
- Fall 2025: TBD
Overview
The Nursing Transition Program is an entry-level educational program designed to review current nursing practice. The program is offered to employees of NS Health who are assessed for this pathway upon hire. Nurses in this pathway require further education and training to close their competency gaps for safe practice. The program prepares new nurses to meet entry-level nursing competencies as outlined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN). Successful completion of this program allows the new nurse to transition to preceptorship.
The program involves six online modules support with virtual classes from StFX, in-person NS Health skills, simulations and clinical practice shifts to support application of knowledge and skills acquisition of NSCN Entry Level Competencies. Please see the Plan of Study for more information about program structure and content.
Requirements
- Completion of NS Health Learning Needs Assessment from Academic & Community Partnerships: Interprofessional Practice and Learning (AC&P: IPPL)
- Approval from sponsoring manager to confirm clinical seat and sponsorship for the program.
- Active Full or Conditional Registered Nurse licensure from Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)