Psychiatric Nursing
- Delivery Method: Combined delivery
- Duration: 120 weeks
- Start: Twice per year (March and September)
- Credential: Diploma
- Designation: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Wages: $35.53-$56.25/hour
About the Career
Do you want to positively impact the lives of people struggling with mental health issues? Imagine a career where you can make a meaningful contribution to others and to society as a whole. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), you’ll spend your days working with patients to promote mental health and holistic wellness.
Registered Psychiatric Nurses specialize in psychiatric and mental health care. Registered Psychiatric Nurses are highly in demand and practice as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings, including psychiatric units, mental health clinics, and mental health and addictions outreach teams.
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you could work in:
- Various health authorities
- Hospitals and community agencies
- Mental health and addictions programs
- Inpatient and community services
- Forensic service departments
- Group homes & clubhouses
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Nursing education programs
- Schools
100% of Stenberg College Psychiatric Nursing grads are employed in their field of study within 6 months of program completion.