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B.Sc.P.N. Curriculum

The School does not require that specific courses be taken by the applicant as part of their high school education. The following Grade 12 subjects however would be beneficial for anyone considering a degree in psychiatric nursing: English, Math, Pre-Calculus or Applied Biology and other courses consistent with Social Sciences.

The program combines psychiatric nursing education with studies in Arts and Science and consists of a total of 124 credit hours of university coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing.

Required (69) Health Studies Courses 99 Cr. Hrs.
Required Arts/Science 21 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.
TOTAL 124 Cr. Hrs.

Plus clinical practice and laboratory hours

* Please note that as part of the core curriculum students will be required to attend classes during the Spring Session (May-June or June-July) after completion of second and third year courses.

This curriculum outline contains changes from previous years. Students admitted to the B.Sc.P.N. degree as of May 2007 are required to follow the program as outlined. Students admitted prior to May 2007 may elect to follow the curriculum in place at the time they entered the program, or they may elect to select the current curriculum. However, students must complete the full program requirement for the programs elected. Previous calendars are available on-line http://www.brandonu.ca/calendar/.

Pre-Psychiatric Nursing Year

69:151   Health Promotion: Developmental Transitions Throughout the Lifespan   3
69:152   Fundamentals of Psychiatric Nursing Practice I   3
69:161   Introduction to Interpersonal Communication   3

Required Arts/Science (21 credit hours)

82:160   Intro Psychology   3
82:161   General Psychology   3
90:154   Intro Sociology   3
90:259   The Sociology of Medical Systems   3
94:132   Human Anatomy and Physiology   6
    And One of the following (3 credit hours)
   3
62:171   Introduction to Statistics  
82:250   Fundamentals of Psychological Research 1  
90:294   Social Research Methods II  

Year Two

69:153   Fundamentals of Psychiatric Nursing Practice II   3
69:251   Principles of Health Assessment   3
69:252   Psychopharmacology   3
69:253   Fundamentals of Psychiatric Nursing Practice III   3
69:255   Integrated Practicum 1   3
69:261   Principles of Individual Counselling   3
69:262   Medical Nursing for Psychiatric Nurses   8
69:265   Integrated Practicum II   3
69:363   Psychopathology   3

Year Three

69:271   Psychiatric Nursing for Elderly Persons   1.5
69:272   Introductions to Palliative Care   1.5
69:346   Integrated Practicum III   6
69:360   Community Health   4
69:364   Therapeutic Groups   3
69:366   Acute Mental Health Challenges I   3
69:367   Family Counselling   3
69:377   Developmental Challenges   4
69:379   Addictions   3
69:380   Interpersonal Abuse   3

Year Four

69:359   Psychiatric Nursing with Children and Adolescents   3
69:442   Integrative Clinical Practicum   8
69:454   Leadership in Professional Practice   3
69:457   Introduction to Health Research Methods   3
69:472   Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery   4
69:473   Contemporary Perspectives on Professional Health Issues   3
69:474   Philosophical Perspectives for Practice   3