| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Stenberg College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 120 weeks |
| Program Intakes | March & September |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Scholarship, Line Of Credit |
About the Program
In response to an overwhelming demand for Psychiatric Nurses throughout British Columbia, particularly outside the large urban centres, Stenberg College has offered its online-based Psychiatric Nursing diploma program since 2006. The only program of its kind in Canada, this innovative program allows students to do the majority of their coursework as well as their clinical placements and practicum in their local communities (within BC).?
Theory is instructor-led in a guided online learning platform. Online learning combined with regional clinical placements allow you to pursue your education in your home community.?
You will be taught by working Nurse Educators who are committed to your success. This program is recognized by the?British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and the curriculum focuses on the competencies that are required to successfully complete the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Examination (RPNCE). Nursing abilities are based in seven categories:?1. therapeutic relationships and therapeutic use of self, 2. evidence-informed knowledge, 3. collaborative practice, 4. Advocacy, 5. quality care and client safety, 6. health promotion, and 7. ethical, professional, and legal and responsibilities?. The client is the person central to all nursing practice.??
To learn more about the entry-level competencies of RPNs, click here.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Psychiatric Nursing program must first complete the following:
Attend an information session via webinar
Submit an application form
Successfully complete the online entrance essay assignment/assessment
Provide an up-to-date resume
Provide 2 professional references (must be signed and dated with contact info)
*If English is a Second Language, you will be required to pass one of Stenberg College?s recognized Language Proficiency Assessments (IELTS or CELBAN).
Pre-requisites:
Grade 12 English (minimum grade B)*
Grade 12 Biology (minimum grade C)
Grade 11 Math (Principles, Foundations or Pre-calculus) (minimum grade C)
Acceptable?Criminal Record Review?with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Additional Pre-requisites (under 19 years):
Graduation from grade 12 with a C+ average
Grade 10 Science (minimum grade C)
*Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.
Admission:
For applicants applying for a seat outside of the Lower Mainland region, admission is granted to candidates on a first-qualified basis in the next available cohort.
Admission to the Psychiatric Nursing program within the Lower Mainland region is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum pre-requisite requirements does not guarantee a seat. Applications are evaluated based on a multitude of factors, including prior post-secondary education, work/volunteer experience in the healthcare industry, and CASPER assessment score. Waitlists do not carry forward to the following intake and applicants are required to re-compete. For details regarding your specific region, please speak to a Program Registrar, as the intake status of a region can change.|Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may be eligible for advanced entry
LPNs are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for advanced standing in the program, resulting in fewer courses and reduced tuition. Pre-requisites for LPNs include:
Copy of current licensing as a?Practical Nurse
Proof of the equivalent of 2 years full-time work experience (3,600 hours) as an LPN
Official, sealed copy of LPN program transcripts
