RPN Education
The psychiatric nursing regulatory bodies in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia collaborate to set common standards for psychiatric nursing education in Canada. They approve or recognize the education programs that lead to initial registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
National Entry-Level Competencies for Registered Psychiatric Nurses
Psychiatric nursing education programs prepare graduates to meet the national Entry-Level Competencies. View the National Entry-Level Competencies for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (PDF) and News Release (PDF).
Psychiatric Nursing Programs
- Brandon University Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (B.Sc.P.N.)
- Douglas College Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
- MacEwan University Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing
- MacEwan University Psychiatric Nursing Diploma Program
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing Diploma
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing
- Stenberg College Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
- Master of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University
Scholarships
For information about scholarships, please contact the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Foundation Inc.
For information on provincial scholarships, please refer to provincial organizations or educational institutions.
Interested in Becoming an RPN?
Each provincial regulatory body, pursuant to their legislation, identifies skills and abilities required for the safe practice of the profession. Potential psychiatric nursing students are encouraged to visit the website of the applicable regulator:
