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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

In the University of Saskatchewan (USask)'s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, you will learn all aspects of health and well-being across a person’s life span as you study nursing, health, and the healthcare system. You’ll gain knowledge through research, education and clinical practice. You’ll train on advanced technology used to provide nursing care to individuals, families, groups and communities. Your BSN education will prepare you to pass the NCLEX licensing exam and work in a variety of clinical nursing settings. 

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Swift Current

September 2025
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
September 2025
Domestic Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
September 2026
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
September 2026
Domestic Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
Approximate Tuition
Set by University of Saskatchewan
Credential
Degree
Credit Granting Institute
University of Saskatchewan

What You Will Learn

You will participate in theory courses, evidence-based research, and nursing practice in simulation, lab and clinical settings. The BSN program includes access to clinical practice opportunities in hospitals and community agencies, including:

  • Pediatrics and/or Obsetetrics
  • Mental Health
  • High Acuity - Medical and/or Surgical
  • Community Nursing

Application Process

1. Complete year one Pre-Professional courses.
2. Apply to the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing and select "Great Plains College" as your campus of choice.
2. Once you have received your letter of acceptance from the University of Saskatchewan, you must also register for the Nursing program at Great Plains College online at greatplainscollege.ca/apply – there is no application fee to do this.
3. Once you have registered with the college, a student adviser at Great Plains College will contact you directly to make an appointment and discuss your academic plan and course schedule.

NEW for 2024-25 
The USask College of Nursing is offering early admission for the fall 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) intake. These early admission seats are available across the province at all campuses and distributed sites, including Swift Current. Early admission will use the same eligibility and selection criteria as regular admission to the BSN program, spots will be competitive, and students must apply to USask by December 15, 2024. If a student chooses not to apply for early admission, the regular admission deadline of March 31, 2025 still applies. For more information, please visit USask Admissions.

Career Opportunities

Become a Registered Nurse (RN) and begin a rewarding career in healthcare. To become an RN, the following are required:

  • a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree (the outcome of our program)
  • clinical practice (included in the USask BSN program)
  • successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
  • registration with a provincial regulatory body (College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)) in Saskatchewan

Other Information

See the USask College of Nursing website for more information.

Find Out More

To find out more about the Bachelore of Science in Nursing program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.

Swift Current
Phone: 306-773-1531
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472
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