BScPN - Pysch nursing in Canada!! Q's

I've worked with Psych nurses who were working as RN's in LTC and in Active Treatment. The Reg. Psych Nurses never seemed hung up about going back to get the BScN. They just did their jobs and seemed to enjoy it.

Are you talking about Douglas College in BC and Brandon University is that in Manitoba? They're about 2000 miles apart.

Hello psych nurse.
If you want a job in psychiatry. try the Centre for addictions and Mental Health Toronto, Ontario, This is a large organization but I strongly advise you to apply only for the forensic units(law and mental health program). these units are well funded and well staffed.
the website is www.camh.net
the law and mental health program has four componets
assesment and triage. two midium security units, one minimum and one open rehab unit.
Good Luck
want my job, I'll be quiting soon as I just passed my NCLEX.

Hi Sarah,

I am a practicing RPN (Registered Psych Nurse) in Alberta. The program we have here at Grant MacEwan College is a 2 year diploma program. (I've heard they're developing a degree). My advice would be if you're interested in exclusively psych, to take the diploma program and then bridge to a BSc.N. That way you are both a RPN and RN. You can bridge here through the University of Alberta. The RPN is valid in any of the Western Provinces. My husband is taking his RPN and will be finished in June and then will be bridging in September to his degree. I don't advise taking just a Psych Nursing degree as there isn't as many options available once you're done.

Good luck!

Sianne

P.S. If you have any other questions just let me know and I'll try to answer them.