Foundations in Nephrology Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length
- Full Time: 8 weeks
Delivery
- Independent, online learning with live, online sessions
- 5 in-person lab days
- Integrated clinical practice with a preceptor
Dates
- January Offering: January 19, 2026 - March 13, 2026
- March Offering: March 16, 2026 - May 08, 2026
- May Offering: May 18, 2026 - July 10, 2026
- August Offering: August 17, 2026 - October 09, 2026
- October Offering: October 19, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Registration Deadlines
- January Offering: January 13, 2026
- March Offering: March 09, 2026
- May Offering: May 11, 2026
- August Offering: August 10, 2026
- October Offering: October 12, 2026
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 Foundations in Nephrology Nursing program prepares Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with the entry-level competencies required to work in a variety of kidney care environments. Learners will gain the knowledge, specialized skills, and clinical judgement required to provide safe, ethical, and effective kidney care.
This program uses content from Michener Institute’s Foundations in Nephrology Nursing course and integrates clinical experience, with emphasis on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation. At the completion of the program, nurses will be ready to enter practice as key members of the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Active-practicing RN or LPN license with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Employment in a Nova Scotia Health nursing unit that provides kidney care
- Approval from a kidney care unit manager to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program is required
Registration Instructions
Please use your Nova Scotia Health email when registering for the program.