Critical Care Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length:
- Full time: 16 weeks
- Part time: 35–42 weeks
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Location
Available to learners in Nova Scotia and PEI
Delivery
- Independent, online learning with live classroom and simulation sessions
- In-person skills and simulation sessions in Halifax, New Glasgow, Antigonish, Cape Breton or Yarmouth for Nova Scotia learners, and Charlottetown for PEI learners
- Clinical placements
Dates
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Winter: February 14, 2023–May 19, 2023
- Fall: September 5, 2023 - December 11, 2023
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Fall: September 6, 2022–June 16, 2023
- Winter: January 16, 2023–October 13, 2023
- Spring: May 15, 2023–February 19, 2024
- Fall: September 5, 2023 - June 21, 2024
Registration Deadlines
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Registration deadlines will be posted in advance of the next offering.
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Spring: April 14, 2023
Overview
The Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) prepares Registered Nurses to work in critical care settings. Whether you are new to critical care or very experienced in this environment, the program will stretch your understanding of critical care theoretical concepts and best practice guidelines. By gaining a broader insight into factors that influence safe care and by increasing sensitivity in relation to interprofessional teamwork and patient-centred care, you will become proficient in providing the patient/family with quality care in the critical care setting.
Requirements
- Active-practicing RN license with the provincial regulator
- Nova Scotia learners: Approval from a critical care unit manager to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program (see Plan of Study details for more information about sponsorship for full- and part-time options)
- PEI learners: Contact your Health PEI manager and the CCNP/ENP course instructor/coordinator, Julia Norris (jcnorris@ihis.org) for approval to register for the program