Psychiatric Nursing
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    Psychiatric Nursing

    Douglas College
    Douglas College
    Canada
    Canada, New Westminster
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    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 580 / Year
    Apply DateMay 31, 2021
    Next IntakeSeptember 3, 2021

    Psychiatric Nursing

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    Overview As an Psychiatric Nursing student at Douglas College, you’ll work with a team of health care professionals to assess patient needs, develop treatment plans and address the complex relationship between a patient’s mental, emotional and physical health in the context of their social, cultural and religious situation. Psychiatric nurses are currently in demand, and as a Douglas grad your prospects will be particularly good: Douglas College has been the primary school for psychiatric nursing education in B.C. for over 30 years.Ready to workYou’ll get hands-on practical experience through clinically-focused practicums throughout the program, plus a full-time 11-week preceptorship experience at the end. Practicums take place in a variety of health care settings to give you the best well-rounded training prior to graduation. I want to find another Bachelor Course Upon completion of your Psychiatric Nursing program at Douglas College, you will be eligible to apply to the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). You will graduate fully prepared to write the licensure exam to be certified as an RPN.Excellent job prospectsThe B.C. Ministry of Health has identified RPNs as a high demand priority occupation. RPNs are qualified for employment in many areas of health care, from psychiatric units in hospitals, to community mental health and addiction care settings. The mid-range salary for an RPN is $38 per hour, according to the B.C. 2025 Labour Market Outlook, and RPNs who become members of the B.C. Nurses’ Union can expect a minimum hourly wage of $32.94 (effective April 2017).
    Are you empathic, adaptable and looking for a career that makes a difference? Get started on your path to a rewarding career as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the Psychiatric Nursing program at Douglas College.

    Disciplines

    NursingPsychology

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 83

    Other Requirements

    1To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) program, students must complete the following required 30 university transfer (UT) credits, with a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each 3 credit course:BIOL 1103, BIOL 1203, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2401ENGL 1130 and one 3 credit UT ENGL elective coursePSYC 1100 and PSYC 1200MATH 1160 or PSYC 2300 or BUSN 2429One 3 credit UT elective courseStudents may apply to the BSPN program for the Fall or Winter semester following completion of the required 30 credits listed above. Students are accepted to the BSPN program on a first qualified, first admitted basis. In the event where students qualify for admission at the same time, but there are fewer program seats available than demand dictates, offers will be given to those students with a higher GPA on the required courses for admission to BSPN.

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    Psychiatric Nursing

    Douglas College

    Douglas College

    Canada

    Canada, New Westminster

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