Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Regina Campus)

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Psychiatric Nursing

Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Regina Campus)

Faculty:School of Nursing
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Length:86 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,300

Cost is for the first year of the program.

Careers:Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors

Description:

If you want to play a role in advancing the mental health and well-being of individuals, families and communities, Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Psychiatric Nursing program will appeal to you.

Psychiatric nursing is a distinct field of practice in Western Canada. There are about 5,000 registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) working in hospitals, community clinics, care facilities and correctional institutions across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia … and demand is growing.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 70% in the following five subjects (or their equivalents): English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30*, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 31, 2019