Plan of Study

Part-Time Pediatric Nursing Program

This part-time study option is designed for RNs and LPNs currently working with pediatric populations at Nova Scotia Health and allows for work-life balance and autonomy in learning. It is delivered online through self-directed independent study.

The program covers pediatric specific topics including age specific care newborn through adult, systems assessment, nutritional overview, low airway disease, asthma, fluid and electrolytes, pain management, pediatric sepsis, diabetes mellitus, status epilepticus, emergency response for the deteriorating pediatric patient, and medication error reduction. The program includes 25 modules total, to be completed over 6 months.