Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the
Fact Sheet.
A detailed
Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.
CLIN 289 Psychiatric Nursing Re-entry Clinical Experience
You will work on a one-to-one basis under the guidance of a preceptor (preferably in an acute psychiatric setting). You will be required to consistently demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge you acquired and the skills you developed in each of the courses.
11.0
Credit Units
160.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual
Prerequisites:
COMP 170 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 275 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 277 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 278 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 280 Minimum Grade of 60
COMP 170 Basic Computer Operation
You will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts. Topics you will study include computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn in this course will prepare you for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 342
COMP 182
NRSG 200 Health Assessment 1
Health Assessment 1 is the first of two courses that focus on the theory related to physical assessment. You will study interviewing techniques, history taking and a head-to-toe physical assessment. You will learn about assessment of the integumentary system, head and neck, breasts and axillae, lungs and thorax, and cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
NRSG 201 Health Assessment 2
Building on the theory you learned in NRSG 200 (Health Assessment 1), you will continue to study the assessment of body systems. The course content includes assessment of the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, male and female genitalia and rectum, adapting techniques of health assessment to other age groups and psychological and sociocultural assessment.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
Prerequisites:
NRSG 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
NRSG 273 Introduction to Psychiatric Nursing
You will examine the profession of psychiatric nursing, the functions, legal and ethical responsibilities of the psychiatric nurse, and the conceptual models of psychiatric care. To assist in re-entering the profession, you will develop supervisory and leadership skills, and learn strategies that will help you participate proactively in changes to psychiatric nursing practice, prevent mental illness and promote mental health.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual
NRSG 274 Therapeutic Relationships in Psychiatric Nursing
You will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to establish a therapeutic relationship. You will begin by examining yourself. You will then study the elements of a helping relationship, how to apply interpersonal helping skills and the analysis of group intervention skills. You will develop plans related to demonstrating good leadership in a group and choosing appropriate teaching skills for patient and/or staff education.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 273 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 275 Mental Health Challenges in Psychiatric Nursing
You will learn how to assess and design nursing interventions for clients who experience a variety of mental health challenges. You will study possible interventions for clients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety or psycho-physiological disorders, and eating disorders.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 273 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 276 Therapeutic and Nursing Interventions Related to
Psychiatric Nursing
You will learn how to recognize and assess the varied health challenges experienced by clients. You will also learn how to develop a plan of action for nursing care to help your clients return to a level of wellness. You will study some nursing interventions for disorders in each of the body systems. You will also study psychotropic medications and medications that are prescribed for common physiological conditions (including diabetes).
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 273 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 201 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 277 Counselling in Psychiatric Nursing
Using four selected models (person centered counselling, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Reality Therapy/Choice Theory and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), you will learn how to formulate plans for counselling clients. You will plan appropriate counselling interventions that include strategies for diversity and meeting the needs of clients with a substance abuse problem or those experiencing grief/loss and/or bereavement.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 274 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 278 Specific Areas of Intervention in Psychiatric Nursing
You will learn how to design nursing interventions for infants, children, adolescents and the elderly. You will design interventions in relation to dealing with family violence, forensics and persons with brain injury while including the family as resources, caregivers and collaborators.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 273 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 279 Theory Based Psychiatric Nursing Practice
You will gain an understanding of the biological systems. The course content includes the safe administration of medications and the fundamental skills of practice in psychiatric nursing. You will design safe and competent interventions to deal with selected safety/emergency situations (including aggression, abuse, restraints and suicide).
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Correspondence
Prerequisites:
NRSG 273 Minimum Grade of 60
NRSG 280 Skills Update for Psychiatric Nursing Re-entry
You will participate in a three day lab situation where you will practice and demonstrate the ability to safely do a large number of psychomotor skills (including those of administering fluids and medications). Through case histories, you will also demonstrate the application of helping and counselling, and the psychomotor skills involved in meeting the needs of assigned clients.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
NRSG 276 Minimum Grade of 60
and NRSG 279 Minimum Grade of 60
You must complete all courses within a two year period.
Each theory course to be completed in 18 weeks (with the exception of COMP 170, NRSG 200, and NRSG 201 - 12 weeks to complete).
Prior learning assessment and recognition is available. To determine if you are eligible, please contact Registration Services at Wascana Campus at (306) 798-4314.
Because there is no faculty support available during July and August, these months are not counted when determining your course end date
For student loan purposes, the program is considered to be equivalent to 23 weeks of full-time study.
