BScPN 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 40, Math 40S (Pre-Calculus or Applied), and Sciences 40S (Biology or Chemistry).
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 https://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 Part I | 3 | ||
| 82:161 | Intro Psychology Part II | 3 | ||
| 90:154 | Intro Sociology | 3 | ||
| 90:259 | The Sociology of Medical Systems | 3 | ||
| 15:171 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 | ||
| 15:172 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 | ||
| 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 | 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 |