The Nova Scotia government will let 30 nursing students sign-up for a fast-tracked nursing program, with tuition fully paid.
The government says they’ll pay for the full cost of tuition and books for the future licensed practical nurses, so long as they plan to stay in Nova Scotia for two years after graduating.
The 18-month practical nursing pilot program at the Nova Scotia Community College’s Ivany campus in Dartmouth will be six months shorter than the typical NSCC program, according to a news release.
Classes will be in the afternoons and evenings, beginning in January 2025 and going until June 2026.
Students will also work between one and two shifts a month while they study, the release said.
The pilot program has the same admission requirements as the current NSCC program.
After students complete the pilot program and receive their nursing license, Health Association Nova Scotia will help them find their work placements during the course and once they have a license.
In the news release, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams, said this will provide more care to seniors and give more career opportunities to people interested in health care.
“A paid-for, fast-track program is a compelling opportunity for nurses beginning their careers,” she wrote.
