The School of Health Studies offers a post-diploma baccalaureate program for Registered Psychiatric Nurses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health (B.Sc.M.H.). The curriculum recognizes previous education and work experience. It prepares students as generalists, with an area of concentration in mental health/developmental habilitation. The program combines education in professional areas with studies in Arts and Science and consists of 67 credit hours. Full or part-time study my be selected. Students are required to complete program requirements within 8 years of enrollment into the first (69) post-diploma course.

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The B.Sc.M.H. graduate will have the ability to:

1. provide developmental/mental health care in institutions or in the community for individuals, groups and/or families with acute or chronic psychiatric/psychosocial disorders or developmental habilitation needs;

2. assume beginning leadership responsibilities associated with direction of other members of the health care team and of the delivery of mental health care services; and

3. facilitate learning and initiate activities which promote developmental/mental health potential and prevention of psychiatric and psychosocial disorders.

Application Deadline - June 1, 2008

Applications forms are available from the School of Health Studies, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University, 270 - 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A0, Telephone: (204) 727-7403, FAX: (204) 728-7292. Email demas@brandonu.ca

Completed application forms and other required documents should be forwarded to the Admissions Office, Brandon University, Telephone: (204) 727-9784 FAX: (204) 725-2143 as early as possible.

Please submit the following information upon application to the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health (BScMH) Program:

• Completed application forms (available from Department of Psychiatric Nursing)
• Official transcript of marks from RPN Program (obtained from School of Nursing/College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba)
• Official transcript of marks from all Universities or Colleges attended
• Copy of active practicing membership in CRPN (or evidence showing eligibility for membership)
• Copy of Marriage certificate (if appropriate)
• Completion of a recent (year or less) Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Typed resume which addresses the following:
  previous education
  work experience
  professional memberships
  community activities
  short and long term career goals

Please submit completed application form, with the following supporting documents (or have them forwarded from the institution or agency) to the following address:

Admissions Office
Brandon University
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9

Please note: Applicants will be required to provide evidence of current immunization status, upon acceptance to the program. There is an application fee of $60.00 for students not previously registered at Brandon University. Please submit your fee with your application or it will not be processed.

Brandon University offers a variety of scholarships each year. For more information, please call the Awards Office at (204) 727-9737.

Students looking for accommodation in one of Brandon University's 3 residence halls may call (204) 727-7394 Fax (204) 727-4713 for more information and an application, or write:

Residence Hall Programs Office
Brandon University
270-18th Street
Brandon MB
R7A 6A9

1. Expenses - Clinical experience in Brandon/Winnipeg, the surrounding area or in other locations is an essential part of the program. Students are responsible for all expenses.

2. Policies - Students are responsible for complying with the policies of any agency selected for clinical experience.

3. Immunizations - Students are required to provide evidence of up-to-date immunization records prior to receiving approval for practica course registration.

4. Professional Memberships - Students will be required to provide evidence of active practicing membership in the professional body in the provincial jurisdiction in which each practicum-based course is completed. Proof must be submitted to the School before commencement in the course will be approved.

5. All students must have a criminal records check and a child abuse registry check.

1. Students who have obtained courses equivalent to (69) Health Studies psychiatric nursing courses at another institution, with a "C" grade or better, can transfer applicable course credits into the B.Sc.M.H. program. Please contact the Admissions Office at (204) 727-9784 or FAX: (204) 725-2143 to request a course transfer.

2. Students using the diploma as the basis of admission, may not transfer courses that were included in the diploma program.

1. For students seeking the post-diploma program: Of the 61 credit hours required to graduate with a B.Sc.M.H. at least 31 credit hours of Brandon University courses are required, including at least 22 credit hours of Psychiatric Nursing (69) courses, (including senior practicum).

2. Students who are seeking the B.Sc.M.H. as a second degree are required to complete at least 28 credit hours of Brandon University courses, at least 22 of which are Psychiatric Nursing (69) courses (including senior practicum).

1. Students who have completed a first undergraduate degree and who are seeking the B.Sc.M.H. as a second degree are required to complete a minimum of 34 credit hours but no more than 46, depending on previous education. Previous education will be assessed by the post-diploma School of Health Studies Committee to determine specific courses that second degree students will be required to complete, within the range of 34-46 credit hours.

2. Students who are seeking the post-diploma program and already have a B.G.S. degree from Brandon University (based on the R.P.N. diploma plus 48 credit hours of university courses) will be required to complete all 61 credit hours of the curriculum. If students have completed required courses of the curriculum within the B.G.S. degree, they will be required to take (an) alternate courses(s) as approved by the School of Health Studies in order to complete the required 61 credit hours. Alternatively, students who choose to do so, may surrender the B.G.S. degree (based on the R.P.N. diploma) and use these credits towards the post-diploma baccalaureate degree.

• Admission Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Course Material Retention Policy
• Degree Completion Time Policy
• Extended Absence from Clinical Practice Policy
• Fieldwork Requirements Policy
• Grade Requirements & Progression Policy
• Leave of Absence Policy
• Out-of-Province Senior Practica Policy
• Professional Conduct Review Policy
• Registration Policy
• Senior Practica Planning & Registration Policy
• Student Record Retention Policy
• Students Experiencing Difficulty in Clinical Practice Policy
• Unsafe Clinical Practice & Debarment Policy