Building on previously acquired entry to practice Registered Nurse competencies, this graduate diploma in mental health nursing is aimed at Registered Nurses who wish to become clinical practice leaders in the specialty of mental health and addictions nursing. Participants will engage in a five course program of study distributed over five semesters. The primary method of delivery is asynchronous online learning using the Blackboard learning platform, with readings, online discussions, and assignments distributed over a 12 week semester. In addition, in each semester, learners will participate in two eight hour on-campus workshops led by a faculty member, which will include a variety of active learning and simulation experiences.  Graduates of this program will be awarded a graduate diploma in Mental Health and Addictions Nursing.