Critical Care Nursing Program
Credential Earned
Certificate of Completion
Length:
- Full time: 13 weeks
- Part time: 35–42 weeks
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Location
Available to learners in Nova Scotia and PEI
Delivery
- Independent, online learning with live classroom and simulation sessions
- In-person skills and simulation sessions in Halifax, New Glasgow, Antigonish, Cape Breton or Yarmouth for Nova Scotia learners, and Charlottetown for PEI learners
- Clinical placements
Dates
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Fall: September 3, 2024–December 1, 2024
- Winter: January 6, 2025-April 7, 2025
- Spring: April 1, 2025-June 30, 2025
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Fall: September 3, 2024–June 20, 2025
- Winter 2025: January 6, 2025-October 17, 2025
Registration Deadlines
Nova Scotia — Full Time
- Winter: December 8, 2024
- Spring: February 24, 2025
Nova Scotia — Part Time
- Winter: Program registration closed
Note:
The registration process for this course has moved to Genuis, a student information system.
Please see our Genuis Learner Guide and Genuis FAQ to help support you through the registration process.
Overview
The Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) prepares Registered Nurses to work in critical care settings. Whether you are new to critical care or very experienced in this environment, the program will stretch your understanding of critical care theoretical concepts and best practice guidelines. By gaining a broader insight into factors that influence safe care and by increasing sensitivity in relation to interprofessional teamwork and patient-centred care, you will become proficient in providing the patient/family with quality care in the critical care setting.
Requirements
- Active-practicing RN license with the provincial regulator
- Nova Scotia learners: Approval from a critical care unit manager to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program (see Plan of Study details for more information about sponsorship for full- and part-time options)
- PEI learners: Contact your Health PEI manager and the CCNP/ENP course instructor/coordinator, Janelle Jackson (jrjackson@ihis.org) for approval to register for the program