Plan of Study

RN Bridging/Re-Entry Program

For most learners, the full Bridging/Re-Entry Program includes 9 core courses. Depending on your referral, you may need to enroll in between 1 and 12 courses. Details about which courses you need to take will be provided by the regulator when you get your referral information.

See the Course Details page for more information about each course, including tuition costs and textbook requirements.

Program Schedule

Core Courses

Professional Nursing
Professional Communication
Health Assessment
Changes in Health and Therapeutic Interventions I
Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Clinical Nursing Skills
Changes in Health and Therapeutic Interventions II
Clinical Course: Medical-Surgical

Specialty Courses

Child Health Nursing
Perinatal Nursing
Mental Health and Addictions Nursing

Learning Outcomes

The program prepares learners to meet entry-level nursing competencies as outlined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

RN Bridging/Re-Entry Program

The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.