Eligibility Criteria
Graduation from a recognized psychiatric or general nursing program.
Current registration/licensure in own jurisdiction.
An autobiographical letter which includes all the following information:
A list of work experience
Description of any specialized skills, for example, group skills, leadership, etc.
Personal psychiatric nursing practice model or approaches to care used in own practice
Description of learning needs and practice goals
explanation of preparedness to undertake advanced learning in a distance learning mode
Description of the communication model/interpersonal relationship skills used in practice
Personal psychiatric nursing practice model or approaches to care used in own practice.
A letter of reference regarding suitability for the program.
A criminal record search may be required prior to entry into the clinical course.
Note: Graduates of Psychiatric Nursing Programs prior to 1974 and of General Nursing Programs may be required to take selected bridging courses, based on a review of their documentation, prior to commencing the Advanced Diploma Program.