Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Critical Care Option) Advanced Certificate (Flex Learning) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

Pediatric nursing is dedicated to the health and care of young people, ranging from babies to teenagers. Children, as patients, have unique healthcare needs that require specialized knowledge and expertise in their growth, illness, and injury. The Pediatric Critical Care option prepares nurses to work in the dynamic and highly specialized practice area of pediatric critical care nursing. Pediatric nurses must also have excellent communication skills so they can provide a safe and supportive environment for young patients and their families. The BCIT Pediatric Nursing Specialty program is the only one of its kind in Canada. We educate students from around the world, and our certificate is recognized at every Canadian hospital and university. Our program gives you the skills employers seek. 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 preceptorship experiences that can be completed in pediatric practice areas in your community or province. This program is for individuals who: Are current practicing, registered nurses (RNs) wanting an advanced pediatric nursing certification to move to a critical care area or to complete their specialty Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in pediatrics Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program Enjoy working directly with children and their families Have strong interpersonal and creative thinking skills, especially when communicating with young people. Total Credits: 27.0

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