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Nurse Re-Entry
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.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialPost-Graduate Certificate
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily in person, with some components delivered online. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.In-person hybrid
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In-person LocationNotre Dame Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length14 months
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$4,900 – $5,500
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›Direct entry
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
DATES AND FEES
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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.
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.
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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