Clinical Expectations

Clinical experience is an essential part of the B.Sc.P.N. program providing students with an experience that integrates knowledge, skills, clinical judgment, and the professional nursing role in an area of Psychiatric Nursing.  Applicants are advised that clinical experiences may occur in Brandon, Winnipeg, the surrounding area or other areas in the province.

Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from placements and for all expenses incurred (i.e. transportation, accommodation). Students are expected to comply with the policies of any agency selected for clinical experience, which may include Criminal Record, Adult Abuse Registry and Child Abuse Registry Checks, Privacy of Information Act, Pledge of Confidentiality, Immunization, Dress Code and other additional clinical requirements. See Clinical Practicum Requirements Policy.

It is a fundamental expectation that students provide safe, ethical care to clients. The Department of Psychiatric Nursing may invoke the Unsafe Clinical Practice and Debarment policy when fundamental clinical expectations are not met by the student.

Integrated Practica are not subject to Prior Learning Assessment.