Make a difference in mental health care. Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) play a crucial role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care in community mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, the criminal justice system, and addiction care and treatment. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of others.
The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) is learner-centred, innovative and accessible. If you have a passion for psychiatric/mental health nursing and want to become a strong leader, this program is for you.
Flexible delivery
The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program provides flexible learning options. You can choose to complete a four-year degree, or you can exit with a diploma after two and a half years. You can also choose to start your studies at either City Centre Campus in Edmonton or at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka.
Post-diploma applicants
The post-diploma degree in psychiatric nursing is not accepting applications at this time. A new post-diploma degree pathway will open for applications for Fall 2026.
The science of caring.
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