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Emergency Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)

The only of its kind in British Columbia, BCIT’s Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing program educates registered nurses (RNs) from all over the world in emergency nursing. Our hands-on learning, clinical experiences, and expert faculty give you the skills employers seek. This highly niched program prepares you to work in the fast-paced, dynamic emergency care environment. No two shifts are the same, with patients who change constantly and have many different reasons for needing emergency care. Emergency nurses take on leadership, support, and decision-making roles to provide the best patient care possible.

About the program

Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 2.5 years to complete
Distance and online learning gives you flexibility to learn at your own pace
Two clinical experiences in an emergency room setting (approximately 125 hours each)

Our program is comprehensive in theory and practical experience. Visit Program Details for more information.

Who it’s for

This program is for individuals who:

Are RNs looking for emergency certification or are completing their specialty BSN in emergency
Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program (may take our first two required courses)
Have six or more months of relevant work experience in an acute care setting

Nurses practicing in BC may be eligible for sponsorship through local health authorities, governing bodies, and other professional associations. Talk to your employer about career and educational opportunities. See Entrance Requirements to learn more about entry requirements and details on applying.

Your work experience matters

At BCIT, we value your work experience. If you’ve been working as an emergency nurse, take advantage of our Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process and fast track your advanced certification education. Interested in enhancing your skills in emergency and critical care nursing? See BCIT’s Combined Critical Care and Emergency and Combined Emergency and Critical Care program options.

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