Psychiatric Nursing

Brandon University’s Faculty of Health Studies and The University of Winnipeg have teamed up to offer a dynamic program in Psychiatric Nursing.  Students in the program take some UWinnipeg courses, as well as mostly Brandon University courses, which are taught primarily in classrooms in Winnipeg (in the lower level of the Rice Centre, 491 Portage Avenue).  A few courses are offered through distance education, either through internet or video-conferencing link with Brandon University.

This program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN) from Brandon University in four years -- all of which may be completed in Winnipeg. Graduates are eligible to write qualifying examinations for licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba.

Sample Careers

Graduates can be licensed as Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) and find work in government agencies, health care facilities, correctional institutions, group homes, crisis units, personal care homes, addiction agencies, community services, and developmental and rehabilitation agencies. Over the last 10 years, Registered Psychiatric Nurses have had an employment rate of 98% and opportunities are growing.

How to Apply

You need to apply to the Pre-psychiatric Nursing program at Brandon University.  Please visit:
brandonu.ca/future-students/programs/degrees/psych-nursing/