Education

Refresher, Degree, and Diploma PN Programs
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
  1. Brandon or Winnipeg Campus
    Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
    (B Sc. P.N. - 4 year degree)


  2. Post diploma degree for RPNs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health (B.SC.M.H.).
    Tel (204) 727-7459

Refresher Programs
  1. Douglas College
    Tel: (604) 527-5400 (switchboard)

  2. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology - SIAST
    Tel: (306) 798-4258 (switchboard - Wascana Campus)
Bridging Programs
    1. Psychiatric Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses

 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



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