We are proud to announce that the Northern Health (NH) Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) has officially been accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).
Developed in collaboration with Interior Health, REDEP is an 18-week specialty education program designed to prepare registered nurses for safe, novice-level emergency nursing practice. The program blends evidence-informed online learning (Elsevier’s Emergency Nursing Orientation), hands-on simulation, and clinical practicums offering a comprehensive foundation in emergency nursing.
We've also been collaborating closely on various initiatives with GoHealth BC to improve health services and reduce service interruptions across the region. This partnership has significantly enhanced our capability to deliver high-quality education and support to our staff.
This CNA accreditation recognizes REDEP’s commitment to excellence in nursing education and its alignment with national standards. Upon successful completion, learners are designated as Emergency Department (ED) RNs, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in emergency settings across NH.
REDEP supports nurses to:
- Apply emergency nursing frameworks to complex patient scenarios
- Practice trauma-informed and culturally safe care
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Prioritize and manage urgent and emergent situations
- Lead with professionalism and evidence-informed decision-making
Jennifer Nickel, Team Lead, Clinical Education, Specialty Educaton Programs speaks to the importance of the program and what it provides for those who take part:
“REDEP was thoughtfully designed to support emergency department nurses across NH by providing a consistent, high-quality approach to emergency nursing education.
“With the guidance of our dedicated REDEP facilitators, learners gain the confidence, clinical foundation, and critical thinking skills needed to begin their ED careers with competency and clarity.
“This program not only prepares nurses for the realities of emergency care, it empowers them to thrive in it.”
This milestone of CNA accreditation reflects our dedication to supporting nurses in rural and remote communities and enhancing emergency care across the region.
To find out more about REDEP and the specialty education offered through Northern Health, as well as to see current opportunities, visit our specialty education webpage.
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