Pediatric Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certification of Completion
Length
- Part time: 6 months
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Delivery
- Independent, asynchronous, online learning
Dates
- Fall: October 6, 2025 - March 28, 2026
Registration Deadlines
- Fall: September 19, 2025
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 Pediatric Nursing Program delivers specialty knowledge education for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working in the pediatric environment.
This program utilizes the academic content of Pediatric Learning Solutions (PLS), which provides online theoretical knowledge to support nurses in delivering safe and effective care to the pediatric population. The course content is delivered online via Nova Scotia Health Learning Management System (LMS) with links to Nova Scotian and Canadian content.
Requirements
- RNs and LPNs with active practicing licensure from the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
- Employment in a Nova Scotia Health Pediatric Care Area
- Approval from a Nova Scotia Health Pediatric Manager to confirm sponsorship for the program