Registered Psychiatric Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alberta
Key Information
Campus location
Edmonton, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Why take the RPN to BScN program?
This two-year program is designed for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) who have graduated from an approved Psychiatric Nursing diploma program the opportunity to complete a BScN degree at the University of Alberta. This program can be taken in Edmonton or Camrose.
We also offer a BScN bilingual program and a BScN program.
Why study Nursing at the University of Alberta?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree is your pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), which opens doors to a variety of careers in nursing and beyond. The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is recognized as one of the top nursing schools in Canada — we are leaders in research and in practice, with many unique clinical placements available. The faculty is housed in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, a state-of-the-art health sciences teaching facility adjacent to the University of Alberta Hospital.
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Career Opportunities
Possible Careers
- Canadian Forces Commissioned Officer
- Community Health Nurse
- Home Care Nurse
- Hospital-Based Nurse
- Long-Term Care Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Public Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse
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