Prior to 2010 Bridging Sem A
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 209
Physical Assessment
3
You will establish a foundation for the development of wholistic physical health assessment skills. You will learn interviewing techniques and head-to-toe physical assessment of adults and specialty populations. You will have an opportunity to practice comprehensive physical health assessments.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Equivalent Course(s): NURS 227
Potential Learning Method(s): Print Distance Group
You will learn about selected addiction assessment tools, types of addictions, psychiatric nursing interventions, and concepts in health promotion, prevention, and harm reduction. You will examine theories and models including medical, disease, and biopsychosocial, and the various treatment options available.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 6
Prior to 2010 Bridging Sem B
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 210
Health and Mental Health Literacy
2
You will be introduced to concepts of teaching and learning. You will examine a literacy model and develop strategies to support mental health literacy across selected populations.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 26.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Print Distance Group
SOCI 200
Culture and Diversity in Health Sciences
3
You will explore the cultural diversity of Canadian society. You will discuss immigration trends, cultural values and the implications to the provision of health services. Cultural safety in healthcare and the role of the health care professional will be discussed in context.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 49.0
Equivalent Course(s): NRSG 235, SOCI 261
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
Total semester credits: 5
Prior to 2010 Year 1 Sem 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ENGL 100
Critical Reading and Writing
3
You will develop basic skills in critical analysis, effective reading and composition by analyzing and evaluating materials from various disciplines. You will also refine your understanding and practice of the structures of composition by writing a report on a topic of your choice using APA-style format.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 100CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PSYN 208
Informatics for Health Care Professionals
3
You will learn about the health care professional’s need for current technological knowledge and skills. You will learn to use relevant information and knowledge to support evidence-based health care. Using a hands-on, problem solving approach, you will learn to use information and communication technologies to support information synthesis within the current health care setting.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
Total semester credits: 6
Prior to 2010 Year 1 Sem 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
You will learn the theories and concepts that form the foundation of psychology as a science. You will explore the study of human behaviour by examining concepts including: social psychology, perception, sensation, learning, memory, human development, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness, cognition, personality, intelligence, psychological disorders, and the relationship between health and stress.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): PSYC 101CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
SOCI 100
Introduction to Sociology
3
You will examine how to practice sociology, and learn about the importance of culture and socialization. You will discuss social inequality in Canada, the power of mass media and the dualism of sex and gender. You will examine race, ethnicity, social control, and deviance. Your studies will also include a discussion of collective behaviour, social movements, and social change.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): SOCI 160
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
STAT 202
Introductory Statistics
3
You will learn statistical methods of analysis and inference including descriptive measures, frequency distributions, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for population means and proportions, analysis of variance, as well as correlation and regression techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 49.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group
Total semester credits: 9
Prior to 2010 Year 1 Sem 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 300
Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
3
You will have an opportunity to broaden your understanding of professional inquiry through the acquisition of knowledge and practice of research concepts. You will be able to critically evaluate existing research as a foundation for evidence-based practice to advance the nursing profession.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): STAT 202
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
Total semester credits: 3
Prior to 2010 Year 2 Sem 4
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 303
Economic, Social & Political Influences in Psychiatric Nursing
3
You will explore the professional role of the registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) in relation to economic, social and political influences in RPN practice. You will apply legal, moral and ethical principles to analyze the current issues that have implications in the delivery of psychiatric nursing practice.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
Total semester credits: 3
Prior to 2010 Year 2 Sem 5
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 304
Integrating Leadership & Management in Psychiatric Nursing
3
You will examine leadership and management theory and skills in psychiatric nursing practice in the Canadian context. You will explore, analyze, synthesize and demonstrate the application of leadership and management in psychiatric nursing practice from personal, professional and organizational perspectives.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
An open elective may include any three-credit university course or SIAST approved course.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Print Distance Group
Total semester credits: 6
Prior to 2010 Year 2 Sem 6
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 400
Consolidated Collaborative Practice
3
You will appraise and reflect on your ability to synthesize and apply the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program’s theoretical concepts during the work experience. You will critique your ability to demonstrate relevant psychiatric nursing competencies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PSYN 208, PSYN 300, PSYN 303, PSYN 304, PSYN 308, ENGL 100, STAT 202, (SOCI 100 or PSYC 101), (PSYN 209, PSYN 210, PSYN 307, SOCI 200 or PSYN 309)
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
WORK 404
Consolidated Collaborative Work Experience
0
You will demonstrate synthesis and application of the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program’s theoretical concepts in a mutually agreed upon work experience related to either education, research or leadership and management. You will demonstrate relevant psychiatric nursing competencies.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 140.0
Prerequisites(s): PSYN 208, PSYN 300, PSYN 303, PSYN 304, PSYN 308, ENGL 100, STAT 202, (PSYN 209, PSYN 210, PSYN 307, SOCI 200 or PSYN 309), (SOCI 100 or PSYC 101)
Potential Learning Method(s): Work Experience - Group
Total semester credits: 3
Beyond 2010 Year 1 Sem 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
ENGL 100
Critical Reading and Writing
3
You will develop basic skills in critical analysis, effective reading and composition by analyzing and evaluating materials from various disciplines. You will also refine your understanding and practice of the structures of composition by writing a report on a topic of your choice using APA-style format.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): ENGL 100CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
PSYN 208
Informatics for Health Care Professionals
3
You will learn about the health care professional’s need for current technological knowledge and skills. You will learn to use relevant information and knowledge to support evidence-based health care. Using a hands-on, problem solving approach, you will learn to use information and communication technologies to support information synthesis within the current health care setting.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
Total semester credits: 6
Beyond 2010 Year 1 Sem 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
You will learn the theories and concepts that form the foundation of psychology as a science. You will explore the study of human behaviour by examining concepts including: social psychology, perception, sensation, learning, memory, human development, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness, cognition, personality, intelligence, psychological disorders, and the relationship between health and stress.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): PSYC 101CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
SOCI 100
Introduction to Sociology
3
You will examine how to practice sociology, and learn about the importance of culture and socialization. You will discuss social inequality in Canada, the power of mass media and the dualism of sex and gender. You will examine race, ethnicity, social control, and deviance. Your studies will also include a discussion of collective behaviour, social movements, and social change.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): SOCI 160
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
STAT 202
Introductory Statistics
3
You will learn statistical methods of analysis and inference including descriptive measures, frequency distributions, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for population means and proportions, analysis of variance, as well as correlation and regression techniques.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 49.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Print Distance Group
Total semester credits: 9
Beyond 2010 Year 1 Sem 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 300
Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
3
You will have an opportunity to broaden your understanding of professional inquiry through the acquisition of knowledge and practice of research concepts. You will be able to critically evaluate existing research as a foundation for evidence-based practice to advance the nursing profession.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): STAT 202
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
Total semester credits: 3
Beyond 2010 Year 2 Sem 4
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 303
Economic, Social & Political Influences in Psychiatric Nursing
3
You will explore the professional role of the registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) in relation to economic, social and political influences in RPN practice. You will apply legal, moral and ethical principles to analyze the current issues that have implications in the delivery of psychiatric nursing practice.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
An open elective may include any three-credit university course or SIAST approved course.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Print Distance Group
Total semester credits: 6
Beyond 2010 Year 2 Sem 5
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 304
Integrating Leadership & Management in Psychiatric Nursing
3
You will examine leadership and management theory and skills in psychiatric nursing practice in the Canadian context. You will explore, analyze, synthesize and demonstrate the application of leadership and management in psychiatric nursing practice from personal, professional and organizational perspectives.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
An open elective may include any three-credit university course or SIAST approved course.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 39.0
Equivalent Course(s): SOCI 260
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Print Distance Group
Total semester credits: 6
Beyond 2010 Year 2 Sem 6
Code
Name/Description
Credits
PSYN 400
Consolidated Collaborative Practice
3
You will appraise and reflect on your ability to synthesize and apply the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program’s theoretical concepts during the work experience. You will critique your ability to demonstrate relevant psychiatric nursing competencies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PSYN 208, PSYN 300, PSYN 303, PSYN 304, PSYN 308, ENGL 100, STAT 202, (SOCI 100 or PSYC 101), (PSYN 209, PSYN 210, PSYN 307, SOCI 200 or PSYN 309)
Potential Learning Method(s): Online
WORK 404
Consolidated Collaborative Work Experience
0
You will demonstrate synthesis and application of the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program’s theoretical concepts in a mutually agreed upon work experience related to either education, research or leadership and management. You will demonstrate relevant psychiatric nursing competencies.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 140.0
Prerequisites(s): PSYN 208, PSYN 300, PSYN 303, PSYN 304, PSYN 308, ENGL 100, STAT 202, (PSYN 209, PSYN 210, PSYN 307, SOCI 200 or PSYN 309), (SOCI 100 or PSYC 101)
Potential Learning Method(s): Work Experience - Group
Total semester credits: 3
Note: Students take one of either PSYC 101 or SOCI 100.