Kwantlen or Douglas for Psychiatric Nursing?

[lexikj]

Hi, this is my first post here! This place looks very helpful though. I'm currently completing my first year in Psychology at SFU, but I am considering going into a Psychiatric Nursing program in the next couple of years because I'd really like a more hands on (and better paid) job than what a bachelors in psych offers. But I was wondering if anyone had any information/stories about the programs offered at Douglas College and Kwantlen?

Looking at Douglas' program and courses, it looks much more intensive and difficult in my opinion. The preferential application also looks daunting, as I would have to spend the next year gaining certification and volunteer hours. Kwantlen's program is newer and much more accessible to where I live.

Would deciding between the two make any real difference for employment?

Any help or opinions! Thanks! :)

[Dragonflygrrl]

Hi, this is my first post here! This place looks very helpful though. I'm currently completing my first year in Psychology at SFU, but I am considering going into a Psychiatric Nursing program in the next couple of years because I'd really like a more hands on (and better paid) job than what a bachelors in psych offers. But I was wondering if anyone had any information/stories about the programs offered at Douglas College and Kwantlen?Looking at Douglas' program and courses, it looks much more intensive and difficult in my opinion. The preferential application also looks daunting, as I would have to spend the next year gaining certification and volunteer hours. Kwantlen's program is newer and much more accessible to where I live.Would deciding between the two make any real difference for employment?Any help or opinions! Thanks! :)

I would speak to an academic advisor regarding entrance requirements. I just found out that for the RN program at Douglas there will no longer be preferential admission but I am not sure about the psych nursing program...

[righton]

The Kwantlen program may be new, but it is a great one! 40 credits of the program are Liberal Arts credits, so you would be able to apply your Psychology courses from SFU towards that. Also, the program is structured to offer students a lot of guidance and academic support. They have a mentorship program for the students, where each new cohort of students is assigned a mentor from the faculty who follows them from their first semester up to 6 months after they finish. Another really great thing is, many of the courses are offered online making Kwantlen the way to go if you are looking for a innovative program designed to meet the busy students lifestyle! Call Kwantlen admissions and find out more about the program, if you have any specific question.