The School of Health Studies is in the midst of a campaign to enhance our Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing programs at Brandon University. With our new slogan ‘Care’ to Make A Difference?
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In 2008, graduates of the Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Departments of the School of Health Studies achieved a 97-98‰ success rate on their first attempt at national registration examinations. Dr. Dean Care, Dean of Health Studies is proud of the graduates and says: “This is an outstanding achievement.
The School of Health Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Renee Robinson, Dr. Kathryn Hyndman and Dr. Dean Care have been appointed as Research Affiliates with the newly restructured Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research (formerly the Manitoba Nursing Research Institute). The MCNHR operates within the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Manitoba.
The School of Health Studies is currently accepting applications for two Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) positions and two Instructional Associate positions in the Department of Psychiatric Nursing. The B.Sc.P.N.
On June 9, 2009, the Senate of Brandon University approved that the First Nations and Aboriginal Counseling (FNAC) program be situated within the School of Health Studies. This move was one of the recommendations put forward by an External Review Committee team that evaluated the FNAC program earlier this year.
This summer the School of Health Studies at Brandon University received approval for both its nursing programs.
The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba granted approval for the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program until the spring of 2013.
The School of Health Studies’ Psychiatric Nursing program recognizes the important role that clinical partners play in student learning and thank them for the continued professional working relationship with nurses, health care professionals and facilities.
This past year, 140 health care professionals acted as Preceptors.
New admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (B.Sc.P.N.) have been approved by Brandon University Senate to be effective September 1, 2010.