Sometimes I think we sell ourselves short in our role as a mental health nurse. Below are three education programs:
- Counselling Psychology at UBC
- Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UBC
| Counselling Psychology | |
| Prerequisites (in addition to fulfilling the requirements to enter graduate school) | |
| CNPS 362 (3 credits) | Basic Interviewing Skills |
| CNPS 363 (3 credits) (Available on campus or online) |
Career Counselling |
| CNPS 365 (3 credits) (Available on campus or online) |
Introduction to Theories of Counselling |
| EPSE 482 (3 credits) | Introduction to Statistics for Research in Education |
| 3 credit course in Abnormal Psychology or Behaviour Disorders | |
| 3 credit course in Learning | |
| Required Courses (48 credits) | |
| CNPS 514 (3) OR CNPS 524 (3) |
Counselling Adolescents Counselling Adults |
| CNPS 532B (3) | Assessment in Counselling |
| CNPS 564 (3) | Group Counselling |
| CNPS 574 (3) | Career Planning and Decision Making |
| CNPS 578C (6) | Individual and Family Counselling Theories and Interventions |
| CNPS 579 (3) | Research in Counselling |
| CNPS 584 (3) | Program Development and Professional Practice in Counselling |
| CNPS 586 (3) | Ethics in Counselling Psychology |
| CNPS 588 (6) | Supervised Training in Counselling |
| CNPS 598 (6) | Field Experiences |
| EPSE 528 (3) | Basic Principles of Measurement |
| Research Courses (choose one, 3-credit course) | |
| EDUC 500 (3) | Review of Research in Educational Methods |
| EPSE 481 (3) | Introduction to Research in Education |
| Electives (choose one, 3-credit course) | |
| CNPS 534 (3) | Gender and Sex Role Counselling |
| CNPS 545 (3) | Family Counselling II |
| CNPS 594 (3) | Cross-Cultural Counselling |
| Thesis Requirement (6 credits) | |
| CNPS 599 (6) | Master’s Thesis |
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (Brandon University)
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 |
UBC Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NURS 300 (3) Theoretical and Professional Foundations for Nursing Practice
NURS 301 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Primary Health Care
NURS 302 (6) Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 303 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: People Living with Mental Health Challenges and Their Families
NURS 304 (2) Introduction to Relational Practice
NURS 305 (1) Introduction to Critical Inquiry and Research
NURS 306 (1) Introduction to Leadership, Ethics, and Policy in Health Care
NURS 310 (2) Basic Principles of Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
NURS 321 (2) Foundational Skills and Competencies for Clinical Practice I
NURS 322 (1) Foundational Skills and Competencies for Clinical Practice II
NURS 323 (1) Foundational Skills and Competencies for Clinical Practice III
NURS 330 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Adults/Older Adults and their Families
NURS 331 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Adults/Older Adults Experiencing Acute Health Challenges and Their Families
NURS 333 (6) Professional Nursing Practice with Childbearing Individuals and Families
NURS 334 (6) Professional Nursing Practice with Infants, Children, Youth, and their Families
NURS 335 (6) Professional Nursing Practice with Adults Living with Mental Illness and their Families
NURS 336 (6) Professional Nursing Practice with Communities and Populations
NURS 337 (12) Professional Nursing Practice with Adults, Older Adults, and their Families
NURS 338 (2) Relational Nursing Practice Across Diverse Health Experiences
NURS 339 (2) Critical Inquiry and Research in Health Care Practice
NURS 340 (2) Leadership, Ethics, and Policy in Health Care Practice
NURS 341 (2) Relational Nursing Practice as Praxis
NURS 342 (1) Critical Inquiry and Research in Nursing Practice
NURS 343 (2) Leadership, Ethics, and Policy in Nursing Practice
NURS 344 (2) Critical Inquiry and Leadership Synthesis
NURS 345 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Childbearing Individuals and their Families
NURS 346 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Infants, Children, Youth and their Families
NURS 350 (3) Critical Inquiry and Research in Health Care Practice
NURS 351 (3) Leadership, Policy, and Informatics
NURS 352 (3) Relational and Ethical Nursing Practice
NURS 353 (2) Promoting the Health of Indigenous People
NURS 354 (3) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Complexities in Seniors Care
NURS 360 (4) Nursing Practice with Adults/Older Adults and their Families
NURS 361 (7) Nursing Practice with Adults/Older Adults Experiencing Acute Health Challenges and their Families
NURS 362 (4) Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care Contexts
NURS 363 (4) Nursing Practice with People Living with Mental Health Challenges and Their Families
NURS 365 (3) Nursing Practice with Childbearing Individuals and Families
NURS 366 (3) Nursing Practice with Infants, Children, Youth and their Families: Practicum
NURS 401 (1) Foundational Skills and Competencies for Clinical Practice IV
NURS 402 (1) Foundational Skills and Competencies for Clinical Practice V
NURS 410 (3-6) d Supplemental Guided Study
NURS 420 (6) Clinical Nursing Focus: Adults Experiencing Acute or Chronic Health Conditions
NURS 422 (6) Clincial Nursing Focus: Childbearing Families
NURS 423 (6) Clincial Nursing Focus: Children and their Families
NURS 424 (6) Clincial Nursing Focus: Individuals and Families with Mental Health Concerns
NURS 425 (6) Clinical Nursing Focus: Community and Population Health
(One of these Focus courses)
NURS 427 (9) Consolidated Practice Experience
NURS 430 (2) Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing: Special Topics in Complex and Urgent Health Challenges across Settings/Populations
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