Pediatric Emergency Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length:
Sponsored Model: 24-28 weeks
Delivery
- Independent, asynchronous online learning, with in-person skills and simulation sessions
- The in-person skills and simulation sessions will be offered zonally depending on participant enrollment (locations confirmed following enrollment; some zonal travel may be required)
- Clinical hours (preceptored or mentored depending on clinical experience)
Cost
- Tuition: $600 (to be covered by sponsoring manager)
- Travel: Some zonal travel may be required to attend in-person days (to be covered by sponsoring Manager)
Dates
- Fall 2025: September 22, 2025 - March 21, 2026
- Fall 2026: September 14, 2026 - March 19, 2026
Registration Deadlines
- Fall 2026: Registration Opens May 1, 2026 - Closes - June 15, 2026
Overview
The Pediatric Emergency Nursing Program provides specialty education for Registered Nurses (RNs) working in pediatric emergency care settings.
This competency-based program affords learners with specific content, skills, simulation and clinical experiences at Nova Scotia pediatric emergency settings. The program supports RNs to provide evidence informed, high-quality, safe, and effective pediatric emergency care across the province of Nova Scotia.
Requirements
- RNs with active practicing licensure from the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.
- Employment in a NS Health/IWK Emergency area that provides pediatric care.
- Approval from a Nova Scotia Health/IWK Health Emergency Nursing Manager to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program.
Registration Instructions
- Registration happens in Genius, our student information system. See our Genius Learner Guide and Genius FAQ to help support you through the registration process.
- The email address you use to register may be shared with your classmates in the learning management system (Brightspace).