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Nurse Re-Entry

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You have the nursing expertise; now, it’s time to re-start your career.

Return to active nursing practice with an education from RRC Polytech.

The Nurse Re-Entry program is designed to assist previously registered nurses to return to active practice. Students in the program are Canadian educated nurses and internationally educated nurses (IENs).

Nurse Re-Entry is a gap training program and courses are designed to specifically address the competency and knowledge gaps to meet entry level competencies for registered nurses in Manitoba.

In the program, you’ll review the current nursing theory, skills and practice standards to meet the College of Registered Nurses (CRNM) Entry Level Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Post-Graduate Certificate
  • Program Delivery
    In-person hybrid
  • In-person Location
    Notre Dame Campus
  • Intake
    Fall
  • Program Length
    14 months
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $4,900 – $5,500
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    Direct entry
  • Work-Integrated Learning
    Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

Get the education you need to get back to work and hit the ground running. With RRC Polytech’s theoretical and practical approach, you’ll develop the skills to re-enter the nursing profession with confidence.

TERM 1

Study the fundamentals of nursing practice in Canada through hands-on learning.

TERM 2

Apply the concepts learned in the previous term to advance your skills and knowledge.

TERM 3

Gain practical experience in a nursing practicum and consolidate all your learning in your chosen clinical site.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • Registered nurse
  • Nurse manager 
  • Nurse educator
  • Nurse coordinator
  • Clinical instructor
  • Nurse navigator
  • Public health nurse
  • Travel nurse
  • Business owner

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

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Gain hands-on experience while practicing your knowledge alongside classmates.
Nursing instructor showing students how to operate a medical device
Our instructors are experts in learner-centred teaching – they help students identify and apply individual skills relevant to their learning needs.
Nursing instructor showing students how to operate a medical device
Work with your peers to develop important communication, collaboration and attention-to-detail skills.
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The knowledge gained on campus is then applied in a nursing practicum to ensure you graduate industry-ready.

Graduate Success

Graduates of the Nurse Re-Entry program are making a difference in the industry by applying the practical skillsets developed as part of their RRC Polytech education. Our graduates find employment in a variety of health care segments in Manitoba, including hospital, community and rural nursing.

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Achieve Your Career Goals

With an education from RRC Polytech’s Nurse Re-Entry program, you get employed or promoted, no matter the stage of your career, and achieve your career goals through lifelong learning.

Post-grad Education Credentials

Your undergraduate degree is valued and recognized – RRC Polytech’s Nurse Re-Entry program provides you with a Post-Graduate Certificate. For internationally educated nurses (IENs), that also means a Canadian education credential.

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Nursing instructor showing students how to operate a medical device

Become a Registered Nurse in Manitoba

The Nurse Re-Entry Program is an approved Nursing Education Program by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, meeting entry level competencies of a Registered Nurse in Manitoba.

“I just finished the last class of the [Nurse Re-Entry] program – and it was awesome!”

Carmello Laguardia – Registered Nurse
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

The program is designed to previously registered nurses directed by a nursing regulatory body, either due to competencies or knowledge gaps or for license registration requirements. The program also serves previously and currently registered nurses for the purpose of professional development.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Critical thinker
  • Empathetic
  • Ethical
  • Independent
  • Logical thinker

SKILLS

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership
  • Lifelong learning

INTERESTS

  • Internationally-educated nurses
  • Nursing
  • Health care
  • Research
  • Hospital administration

All the Information You Need

MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES

Start planning with peace of mind and get the information you need on one easy-to-find page. Review start dates, locations, book and equipment costs and program fees.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

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DATES AND FEES

Start preparing with peace of mind. View information about courses and sections, including locations, delivery methods and costs. It only takes minutes to register and further your future.

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LIST OF COURSES

Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

Begin Your Journey

Get Started with RRC Polytech

Start Your Application

Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.

Funding Your Education

Support yourself while pursuing your RRC Polytech education. You may be eligible for loans, grants and scholarships to help tackle your financial needs.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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