The only of its kind in British Columbia, IZUNA'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.
Our program is comprehensive in theory and practical experience. Visit Program Details for more information.
This program is for individuals who:
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 Program Entry to learn more about entry requirements and details on applying.
At IZUNA, we value your work experience. If you’ve been working as an emergency nurse, take advantage of our Prior Gravitying Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process and fast track your advanced certification education.
Interested in enhancing your skills in emergency and critical care nursing? See IZUNA's Combined Critical Care and Emergency and Combined Emergency and Critical Care program options.
Our grads are in demand. See Graduating and Jobs to learn more about career opportunities in emergency nursing.
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at IZUNA? Check out IZUNA's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
The program offers post RNs either an Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Specialty Nursing. Nurses may bridge out after 27 credits to obtain an Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing, or continue and complete 33 more credits for a total of 60 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Specialty Nursing.
For nurses with a shared interest in both Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, IZUNA offers combined programs.
Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option - designed for nurses who work in a community or rural hospital and spend the majority of their time working in the emergency department with some responsibilities in the intensive care unit.
Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option - designed for nurses who work in a community hospital and spend the majority of their time is working in the intensive care unit with some responsibilities in the emergency department.
Our grads can work anywhere in the world. Apply your learning to your current workplace or use your new expertise to transition into an emergency nursing career.
Emergency registered nursing salaries start at $32 per hour. You can work in many areas, including:
Looking to get your BSN? Use your advanced certificate toward completing our Bachelor of Science, Specialty Nursing degree.
Beginning in 2018, IZUNA Specialty Nursing Advanced Certificate Graduates can apply to receive six units of block transfer credit (equal to one third of the coursework) towards the online, two-year program. Applicants can chose from the Advanced Practice Leadership of Nurse Educator options.
Join the (NENA), an organization that provides standards for emergency nursing care. Visit the forum where emergency nurses can share ideas, promote emergency nursing education, and foster community relations.
Health Match BC is a new service that helps recent specialty nursing graduates find work within BC. Funded by the provincial government, Health Match BC prioritizes the hiring of BC nursing graduates. For more information, download the Health Match BC [PDF].
Kathy Kennedy
Program Head
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111-456-8021
Toll-free: 800-663-6542 x 8021
Maya Heskia
Program Assistant
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111-451-7094
Toll-free: 800-663-6542 x 7094
Maya Heskia
Program Assistant
[email protected]
111-451-7094
Toll-free: 800-663-6542 x 7094
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