Education
1 page summary of programs
Psychiatric Nursing Degree & Diploma Programs
Alberta
Grant MacEwan University
Psychiatric Nursing (Diploma)
Health and Community Studies Division
MacEwan Edmonton Site & Alberta Hospital Ponoka Site
Tel:(780) 497-5700
British Columbia
Douglas College Dept. of Psychiatric Nursing
(Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Health Science (Psychiatric Nursing), Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing)
tel: (604) 527-5400
Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning Program
(Bachelor of Health Science, Psychiatric Nursing Degree)
Tel: (604) 431-3300
Kwantlen College
(Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing)
Tel: (604) 599-2000
Stenberg College
(Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing)
Tel: 877-836-2374
Manitoba
Brandon University
- Brandon or Winnipeg Campus
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
(B Sc. P.N. - 4 year degree) - Post diploma degree for RPNs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health (B.SC.M.H.).
Tel (204) 727-7459
Refresher Programs
- Douglas College
Tel: (604) 527-5400 (switchboard)
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology - SIAST
Tel: (306) 798-4258 (switchboard - Wascana Campus)
Bridging Programs
CRPNA Education Awards and Funding
RPN - Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination form 2010
RPN - of the Year Award Nomination form 2010
2009 Award Recipients
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Lifetime Achievement Award - Terrance Gorrall
Registered Psychiatric Nurse of the Year Award - Richard Duncan
NEW ---- REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSES EDUCATION FUND
The CRPNA Psychiatric Nursing Education Fund is provided to support Registered Psychiatric Nurses in their pursuit of educational opportunities that specifically impact their skills, knowledge and professional development. Funding is available to RPNs residing in Alberta who have an Active Practice Permit from the CRPNA. Education funding is intended to support RPNs in their development of additional knowledge and skills within the profession of Psychiatric Nursing.
Applicants must meet the Education Fund Guidelines eligibility requirements and must apply for educational funding using an Education Fund Application form. Applicants may apply for funding once per application deadline and priority may be given to first time applicants.
This fund will be administered by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) and the Education Fund Committee. Before applying, PLEASE review the Education Fund Guidelines and then print an Education Fund Application form, complete all requested information, and mail or fax it to the CRPNA. Only complete and eligible applications will be considered.
CRPNA Education Fund Guidelines
CRPNA Education Fund Application
General Education - Awards, Funding & Links
Health Professional Student Research Awards
NurseOne - Nursing website with multi information - CNA Supported Project
