Practical nursing program for CCA’s expanded
HALIFAX: More continuing care assistants (CCAs) will be supported to become licensed practical nurses with the expansion of a pilot training program. “The continuing care workforce plays a critical role…
New School of Nursing at Acadia to train more nurses in Annapolis Valley
From a release: WOLFVILLE: Nova Scotia is investing in a new state-of-the-art nurse training facility at Acadia University that will help educate more of these much-needed healthcare professionals, the province…
Premier announces investment in training more nurses
WOLFVILLE: Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening…
A first in Canada: NSCN announces Licensure Process for Nurses Coming to Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s nursing regulator, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing’s (NSCN) role is to ensure that all nurses providing nursing services for Nova Scotians are qualified to do…
N.S. to train 30 L’nu students through new Practical Nursing Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is training more healthcare workers to provide a diverse range of care in communities across the province. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students…
Province announces opening of CCA registry; more workers for long-term care
HALIFAX: Staff shortages are a recurring issue in the long-term care sector. Continuing care students Amy Lake and Bryce MacDow are part of the solution. They are two of 18…
Dal nursing students to have access to additional funding assistance
HALIFAX: Eligible Dalhousie University nursing students will have immediate access to additional student assistance funding to help cover costs for the entire duration of their program. Currently, students in Dalhousie’s…