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This Diploma program will prepare individuals to work in a variety of mental health areas, providing psychiatric nursing services to the public. The program is also delivered in a condensed format, allowing students to graduate within 23 months. The curriculum includes lab, online courses, tutorials and clinical practice experiences, provided and supervised by experienced and qualified psychiatric nursing instructors. The successful completion of this program will provide you with a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing and make you eligible to write the CRPNBC registration exam.
Course Code PSYN 101-6 PSYN 103-6 NURS 101-3 NURS 102-3 PSYN 104-3 NURS 103-3 FNTS 101-3 PSYN 105-3 PSYN 112-3 PSYN 122-6 ELEC 100-3 PHIL 101-3 NURS 104-3 NURS 105-3 PSYN 111-3 PSYN 121-6 ELEC 110-3
Course Name Basic concepts and contexts of Psychiatric Nursing Therapeutic Relationships and Communication Skills Study Skills Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Supervision Pathophysiological Concepts Introduction to Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Pharmacology Psychiatric Care of the Older Adult Theory Psychiatric Care of the Older Adult Clinical Practice Psychodrama An Introduction to Philosophy Ethics and Law in Health Care An Introduction to Psychology Acute Psychiatric Nursing Theory Acute Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Neuro-linguistic Programming
Semester 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Weeks
17 12-Dec-11 25-Mar-12
15 3 3 3 3 3 3 16 FNTS 201-3 NURS 202-3 PSYN 201-3 NURS 201-3 NURS 212-6 PSYN 203-3 PSYN 204-3 PSYN 202-3 PSYN 212-6 ELEC 120-3 PSYN 205-3 PSYN 206-3 PSYN 215-6 PSYN 216-6 PSYN 220 First Nations Health Introduction to Nursing Research Introduction to Counselling Medical/Surgical Nursing Theory Medical/Surgical Nursing Clinical Practice Working in Groups Health Policy Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Theory Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Sociology of Mental Health & illness Substance Use/Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Theory Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Theory Substance Use/Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Psychiatric Nursing Exam Preparation 4 4 4 4 4 15 5 5 5 5 5 15 6 6 6 6 6 23 Total Instructional Weeks 101 11-Feb-13 19-Jul-13 29-Oct-12 10-Feb-13 16-Jul-12 28-Oct-12 26-Mar-12 15-Jul-12
Clinical
Students will spend approximately 540 hours training on-site in mental health settings Students will spend approximately 540 hours training on-site with a nurse preceptor in a mental health setting 101 week (including clinical practice and preceptorship)
Preceptorship
Program Duration
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a) The modules listed above may not be presented in the order they appear on this outline. b) Clinicals are mandatory. You will be evaluated on your Clinical performance in order to receive a grade c) The College reserves the right to change any course curriculum or remove certain program modules in the program outline as a result of a review of the curriculum and/or the need to meet industry needs.
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Updated:Feb7/2011
Course Code NURS 101-3 PSYN 109-6 PSYN 101-6 PSYN 103-6 PSYN 104-3
Course Name Orientation weekend Study Skills Psychiatric Nursing Bridge-in Course (for LPNs) Basic concepts and contexts of Psychiatric Nursing Therapeutic Relationships and Communication Skills Clinical Supervision
Semester 1 1 1 1 1
Weeks
17 FNTS 101-3 PSYN 105-3 ELEC 100-3 Introduction to Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Pharmacology Psychodrama 2 2 2 15 PHIL 101-3 NURS 104-3 NURS 105-3 PSYN 111-3 PSYN 121-6 ELEC 110-3 An Introduction to Philosophy Ethics and Law in Health Care An Introduction to Psychology Acute Psychiatric Nursing Theory Acute Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Neuro-linguistic Programming 3 3 3 3 3 3 16 FNTS 201-3 PSYN 201-3 NURS 202-3 First Nations Health Introduction to Counselling Introduction to Nursing Research 4 4 4 15 PSYN 203-3 PSYN 204-3 PSYN 202-3 PSYN 212-6 ELEC 120-3 Working in Groups Health Policy Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Theory Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Sociology of Mental Health & illness 5 5 5 5 5 15 PSYN 205-3 PSYN 206-3 PSYN 215-6 PSYN 216-6 PSYN 220 Substance Use/Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Theory Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Theory Substance Use/Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Psychiatric Nursing Exam Preparation 6 6 6 6 6 23 Total Instructional Weeks 101 11-Feb-13 19-Jul-13 29-Oct-12 10-Feb-13 16-Jul-12 28-Oct-12 26-Mar-12 15-Jul-12 12-Dec-11 25-Mar-12
Clinical Hours
Students will spend approximately 720 hours training on-site in mental health settings 101 week (including clinical practice and preceptorship)
Program Duration
Please note:
a) The modules listed above may not be presented in the order they appear on this outline. b) Practicums are mandatory. You will be evaluated on your practicum performance in order to receive a grade c) The College reserves the right to change any course curriculum or remove certain program modules in the program outline as a result of a review of the curriculum and/or the need to meet industry needs.
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Updated:Mar17/2011
1. OVERVIEW
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The workforce is aging the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years. The number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Moreover, just over 90% of Registered Psychiatric Nurses live in urban areas of BC. At the same time as the concerns about the shortage of RPNs have been expressed, mental health services in the province have been reorganizing and are expanding (e.g. the merger of Addictions with Mental Health). This leads to a further need for psychiatric nurses, resulting in the vacancies we see today (Health Match BC, 2005).
3. POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you could work in a: Health authority, such as hospitals Mental heath & addiction program Inpatient and Community service Forensic Service Department School Group home & Clubhouse Not-for-profit organization Nursing Education Programs
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PSYN 205-3 PSYN 206-3 PSYN 215-6 PSYN 216-6 PSYN 220
Substance Use / Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Theory Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Theory Substance Use / Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Psychiatric Nursing Exam Preparation
6 6 6 6 6
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PSYN 203-3 PSYN 204-3 PSYN 202-3 PSYN 212-6 ELEC 120-3 PSYN 205-3 PSYN 206-3 PSYN 215-6 PSYN 216-6 PSYN 220
Working in Groups Health Policy Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Theory Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Sociology of Mental Health & illness Substance Use / Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Theory Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Theory Substance Use / Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice Psychiatric Nursing Exam Preparation
5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6
9. PREREQUISITES
Applicants for the RDPN program must complete the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attend an information session via tele-conference Submit an application form Successfully complete the on-line entrance essay assignment Provide an up-to-date resume Provide 2 written professional references
In addition to the above, provide proof of having met the following pre-requisites: For High school graduates (under 19 yrs): Or For Mature Students (19 years+) Grade 12 English (minimum grade B)* Grade 12 Biology (minimum grade C) Grade 10 Math or Science (minimum grade C) Graduation from Grade 12 with a C+ average Grade 12 English (minimum grade B)* Grade 12 Biology (minimum grade C) Grade 10 Math (minimum grade C) Grade 10 Science (minimum grade C)
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Or For LPNs applying for the RDPN Access program: Copy of Licensing as a Practical Nurse Proof of the equivalent of 2 years full-time Work Experience as an LPN
* Note: English requirements may be obtained by alternative means such as evidence of PostSecondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language or completion of an acceptable English assessment equivalency test - TOEFL, IELTS, LPI or an ICES Evaluation
As there are limited seats available in each cohort area, there is a preferential admission criteria in place to assist in the selection of the most qualified candidates. Preference is given to those candidates with volunteer or work experience in a health related field. To put this forward for consideration, you must submit written proof with confirmation of hours completed from the volunteer organization or employer. Students with postsecondary education in any field are also encouraged to put forward original transcripts of the highest credential completed for additional consideration. These must be original transcripts sent directly from the educational institute to us. All documents for evaluation for preferential admission should be submitted along with the rest of the application package. Once all of the above applicable information is submitted, applicants may require an individual interview. Upon successful completion of all the above, applications will be put forward for final selection for a seat in the following available intake. Once selected, students are then eligible for registration based on the understanding that the following are still due prior to the first day of class:
Acceptable Canadian Criminal Record Check within 3 months of the program start Medical Verification of Good Health from a Physician within 3 months of the program start Current Immunization Status as required by the health authorities Tetanus, Hep B, TB test, Polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox)
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Will I get a job after I have completed the program? The Province of BC is like the rest of Canada and the World. There is a shortage of RPNs which is expected to increase further with 40% of RPNs in BC eligible to retire in the next five years. The immediate and long term prospects for employment are excellent; however we are not in any position to guarantee employment for graduates. Will you give me credits for other academic courses that I have already done? All requests for credits will be considered on an individual basis. You will have to provide evidence, so that we can do a prior learning assessment (PLA). As there is no charge for the PLA, there is also no discount in tuition either for any credits approved. Will I have any support locally to do this program? The faculty of the program will be available to support you through the program. Each online course has an individual instructor who will work with you. For each clinical rotation, a local clinical instructor is assigned to a cohort of no more than 8 students. Support from other RDPN students in your cohort is invaluable. Is the full RDPN program 23 and half months straight? The program is 101 weeks in length. At the end of each semester there is a one week break and between years one and two there is a two week break. Do RPNs get pensions and benefits? The majority of RPNs work for the Regional Health Authority, Provincial or Federal Government and so through their Union contracts have gained good pensions and benefits. Do RPNs get full time and permanent employment? The latest statistics from our graduating cohorts indicates that we had a 100% pass rate for the registration exam with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC. Furthermore graduates who have been seeking employment have been employed in various capacities on completion of the program. What are the computer requirements? Stenberg College's online program uses a Course Management System called Moodle. The minimum System Requirements for using the Stenberg online site are as follows For a Windows PC: Internet connection (dialup at minimum, high-speed strongly recommended) Valid email account Windows XP or Vista One of the following web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater Mozilla Firefox 2.x or greater (recommended) Additional software:
Microsoft PowerPoint or PowerPoint viewer (No longer available for the Mac. If you encounter this well convert the file for you) Adobe Acrobat Reader Browser Settings -Pop-ups Enabled: Web Access uses pop-ups to deliver information throughout the site. -JavaScript enabled -Cookies enabled -Browser cache settings (should be set to reload the most recent page every time you visit a page) -Spell check enabled in your browser or in Google toolbar What are the total hours of theory for the full RDPN program? 1000 hours of theory. This is also complimented by 1080 hours of clinical practice (6 sessions of 180 hours each). Clinical hours are integrated throughout the semester. What are the clinical requirements? There are 6 clinical rotations and they are as follows: Semester Two - Instructor Led Psychiatric Nursing Care of the Older Adult (180 Hours) Semester Three - Instructor Led Acute Psychiatric Nursing (180 Hours) Semester Four - Instructor Led Medical / Surgical Nursing Clinical Practice (180 Hours) (Not for the Access Program) Semester Five - Preceptor Led Psychosocial Rehabilitation Psychiatric Nursing (180 Hours) Semester Six - Preceptor Led Substance Use / Misuse Psychiatric Nursing Clinical (180 Hours) Special Interest Area Psychiatric Nursing Clinical (180 Hours) The shift pattern usually follows the rotation of either one 12-hour shift per week or two 8-hour shifts per week, for a total of 180 hours a semester. The exception is Semester Six where there are two preceptor-led clinicals to complete, which would be 30-40 hours per week over approximately a 12 week block to complete the required 360 hours in that semester. The days on which the shifts occur and the duration of the shifts are not under our control. We can advocate for what would best suit the students needs, however, often this is determined by the availability of the host site. What are the Online Requirements? This course is delivered on line, which means that you will require a computer, a connection to the internet and some computer skills. There are 6 Semesters, covering about 23.5 months. We anticipate that for you to complete the required online components this will initially take you about 25 to 30 hours per week, this time commitment may be reduced as you get more familiar with the content and mode of delivery of the course. This is not a part time course, it is a full time program. Can you work while taking the course? Yes, you can. With the theory component being online, there is a lot of flexibility for scheduling around your learning times. However, it is extremely difficult to work full time and juggle the clinical and online components of this course. Past students do report success with working part time or in casual positions and managing their clinical and online studies. How will I pay for my program? There are many ways of funding your education including: Student Loans, Service Canada funding, RRSPs, Student Lines of Credit through your bank. Please contact Allison in Financial Aid (astaple@stenbergcollege.com) to discuss your options.
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If applying for the Full RDPN program, provide proof of the following pre-requisites: For High School Graduates (under 19 yrs): Graduation from Grade 12 with C+ average English 12 (min Grade B*) Biology 12 (min Grade C) Math 10 (min Grade C) One other Science 10 (min Grade C) For Mature Students (19 yrs+): English 12 (min Grade B*) Biology 12 (min Grade C) Math 10 or one other Science 10 (min Grade C)
* English requirements may be obtained by alternative means such as evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language or completion of an acceptable English assessment equivalency test LPI, TOEFL, IELTS or an ICES evaluation
If applying for the RDPN for LPNs Access program, provide proof of the following pre-requisites: Copy of Licensing as a Practical Nurse Proof of the equivalent of two years full-time Work Experience as an LPN
As there are limited seats available in each cohort area, there is a preferential admission criteria in place to assist in the selection of the most qualified candidates. Preference is given to those candidates with volunteer or work experience in a health related field. To put this forward for consideration, you must submit written proof with confirmation of hours completed from the volunteer organization or employer. Students with post-secondary education in any field are also encouraged to put forward original transcripts of the highest credential completed for additional consideration. These must be original transcripts sent directly from the educational institute to us. All documents for evaluation for preferential admission should be submitted along with the rest of the application package. Once all of the above applicable information is submitted, applicants may require an individual interview. Upon successful completion of all the above, your application will be put forward for final selection for a seat in the next available intake. Applicants are encouraged to speak with our Financial Aid Advisor to start the funding process for viable options such as Student Loans. Once selected, you will receive an official letter of acceptance into the program. An Enrollment Agreement and all registration paperwork will be sent to you to secure a seat with payment of the registration fee. Additional requirements to be submitted prior to the program start: Canadian Criminal Record Check within 3 months of the program start Medical Verification of Good Health within 3 months of the program start Current Immunization Status as required by the health authorities Tetanus, Hep B, TB test, Polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox) Start the program!!
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