News releases from Advanced Education (Page 1)

Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening this fall.

The Province continues to move quickly to train more people for high-demand healthcare jobs across Nova Scotia.

A new research institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish will help improve the health of rural Nova Scotians by focusing on the root causes of poor health and related issues.

Nova Scotia is set to become a national leader in leveraging data and analytics to improve patient care through the creation of new health data analytics and health system administration programs at Saint Mary’s University.

Nova Scotia will educate, recruit and retain more doctors with a plan to open Nova Scotia’s second medical school campus at Cape Breton University by fall 2025.

The Province is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.

The Province is partnering with Mitacs to train the next generation of skilled workers that will help find solutions for healthcare, clean-tech and other sectors that require highly qualified researchers.

The Province is investing $8 million to help maintain student residences, increase student housing options and ease pressure on the housing supply.

Today, November 29, the Province is announcing additional funding to help post-secondary students with the rising cost of living. About 11,000 students who receive Nova Scotia student assistance in the 2022-23 academic year will receive a one-time payment of $550.

New affordable, accessible campus housing at three Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campuses will house 350 students and ease pressure on the housing supply in those communities.

Nova Scotia is training more healthcare workers to provide a diverse range of care in communities across the province. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students can learn as part of a Mi’kmaw cohort at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Pictou campus.

Changes to the provincial student loan program will make post-secondary education more affordable and accessible for students and graduates in Nova Scotia.

More licensed practical nurses (LPNs) can now further their education to become registered nurses (RNs) more quickly in Nova Scotia.

The Province is partnering with post-secondary institutions to train more rural family doctors.

Le gouvernement investit 105 millions de dollars pour améliorer l'infrastructure, favoriser la recherche et améliorer les soins de santé et la formation dans les universités rurales de la province.

The government is investing $105 million to improve infrastructure, foster research and enhance healthcare and training at the province’s rural universities.

The government is adding $25 million to the Research Opportunities Fund to invest in more research and innovation happening across Nova Scotia.

Thousands of eligible post-secondary students will receive a one-time COVID-19 grant of $875 to help them pay their bills.

The Province is moving quickly to train more students for high-demand healthcare jobs across Nova Scotia.

Post-secondary leaders, healthcare students and instructors are stepping up to support long-term care and acute-care patients and residents.