Emergency Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Full time: 12 weeks
- Part time: 24 weeks
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Location
Available to learners in Nova Scotia and PEI
Delivery
- Independent, online learning with live group discussions
- In-person skills and simulation sessions in designated facilites in each zone for Nova Scotia learners and Charlottetown for PEI learners
Dates
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Fall: September 15, 2025-December 5, 2025
- Winter: January 12, 2026-April 3, 2026
- Spring: April 13, 2026-July 3, 2026
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Fall: September 8, 2025-February 20, 2026
- Winter: January 5, 2026-June 19, 2026
PEI — Full Time
- Fall: September 2, 2025-December 20, 2025
- Winter: January 12, 2026-May 8, 2026
Registration Deadlines
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Fall: July 25, 2025
- Winter: November 28, 2025
- Spring: March 13, 2026
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Fall: July 25, 2025
- Winter: November 28, 2025
PEI — Full Time
- Fall: August 2, 2025
- Winter: TBA
Note:
The registration process for this course has moved to Genuis, a student information system.
Please see our Genius Learner Guide and Genius FAQ to help support you through the registration process.
Overview
The Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in the emergency department. This performance-based program supports RNs to advance their clinical judgement, critical thinking, and clinical leadership to work collaboratively with the interprofessional team. Whether you are a new graduate, new hire, or have experience in acute care, this program prepares you to care for patients with low to high acuity emergencies.
This program uses a conceptual learning approach. Learners study a concept, then actively apply the concept to emergency case studies and simulation. Each concept is integrated with others so, by the end of the program, graduates can apply all concepts to patients’ emergency presentations. This active, learner-centred approach fosters critical thinking and a deeper understanding of clinical knowledge by building on previous knowledge. Upon completion of the program, learners will be prepared to meet the dynamic and complex needs of patients in the emergency setting.
Requirements
- Active-practicing RN license with the provincial regulator
- Nova Scotia Learners: Must be sponsored by emergency department manager
- PEI Learners: Contact your Health PEI manager and the CCNP/ENP course coordinator, Janelle Jackson (jrjackson@ihis.org) for approval to register for the program