Tina Curtis, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
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Tina worked as a psychiatric nurse's aide for several summers. She required no previous experience, although she was somewhat familiar with the demands of the job as some family members worked in the profession. She decided to return to school and study as a registered psychiatric nurse.
Completion of an approved university program is required for practice as a registered psychiatric nurse in Manitoba. Tina obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University before accepting employment at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. The majority of registered psychiatric nurses work full-time and Manitoba currently has a shortage.