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Practical Nursing

Through this Practical Nursing diploma program you will receive the training you need to write the exam to become a licensed practical nurse in Saskatchewan.

More Info:

Information Sheet-Practical Nursing (81 KB)

Entrance Requirements

  • Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following five subjects: English Language Arts A30; English Language Arts B30; one of Foundations of Math 30, Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30, or Pre Calculus 30; one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30; and one of Social Studies 30, History 30, or Native Studies 30
  • English Language Requirement
  • Up-to-date immunization record and that meets program immunization requirements*
  • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks*
  • Current Standard First Aid and Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR. The required course for CPR is Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)*
  • Transferring, Lifting and Repositioning (TLR) certification*
  • 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification*
  • Evidence of current N95 respirator mask testing for two masks

*Required upon admission to the program.

  • Biggar
  • Swift Current

Biggar

February 2023
Schedule Type
Full-Time
Program Length
2 years
Start Date
February 2023
Domestic Application Deadline
June 30, 2022
Approximate Tuition
$14,234
Credential
Diploma
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
More Information

This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the program in Biggar is June 30, 2024 (for Feb. 2025 admission).

Note: the program in Biggar runs February to October, biennial 

Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
• NURS 163 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• PHAR 101 - Pharmacology 1

Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 176 - Foundations 2 - Mental Health
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• NURS 240 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• PHAR 102 - Pharmacology 2

Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 160 - Foundations of Sociology

Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 257 - Professional Practice and Communication 3
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
• NRSG 258 - Addictions
• SOCI 201 - Culture and Diversity in Health Sciences

Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• NRSG 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• PHAR 215 - Pharmacology 3

Semester 6
• CLIN 242 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2

Courses
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Health Assessment and Praxis 1
Professional Practice and Communication 1
Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
Variations in Health 1
Pharmacology 1
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Health Assessment and Praxis 2
Foundations 2 - Mental Health
Professional Practice and Communication 2
Variations in Health 2
Pharmacology 2
Integrated Clinical Practice 1
Foundations of Sociology
Health Assessment and Praxis 3
Professional Practice and Communication 3
Addictions
Variations in Health 3
Culture and Diversity in Health Sciences
Health Assessment and Praxis 4
Foundations 4 - Community Health
Variations in Health 4
Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
Pharmacology 3
Integrated Clinical Practice 2

Swift Current

September 2023
Schedule Type
Full-Time
Program Length
2 years
Start Date
September 2023
Domestic Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Approximate Tuition
$14,234
Credential
Diploma
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
More Information

This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the program in Swift Current is March 31, 2023.

Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
• NURS 163 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• PHAR 101 - Pharmacology 1

Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 176 - Foundations 2 - Mental Health
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• NURS 240 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• PHAR 102 - Pharmacology 2

Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 160 - Foundations of Sociology

Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 257 - Professional Practice and Communication 3
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
• NRSG 258 - Addictions
• SOCI 201 - Culture and Diversity in Health Sciences

Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• NRSG 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• PHAR 215 - Pharmacology 3

Semester 6
• CLIN 242 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2

Courses
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Health Assessment and Praxis 1
Professional Practice and Communication 1
Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
Variations in Health 1
Pharmacology 1
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Health Assessment and Praxis 2
Foundations 2 - Mental Health
Professional Practice and Communication 2
Variations in Health 2
Pharmacology 2
Integrated Clinical Practice 1
Foundations of Sociology
Health Assessment and Praxis 3
Professional Practice and Communication 3
Addictions
Variations in Health 3
Culture and Diversity in Health Sciences
Health Assessment and Praxis 4
Foundations 4 - Community Health
Variations in Health 4
Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
Pharmacology 3
Integrated Clinical Practice 2

What You Will Learn

Receive the training required to write the exam to become a licensed practical nurse in Saskatchewan. Through a combination of hands-on classroom learning and practicums, you will receive clinical experience in medicine, surgery, pharmacology, acute care, obstetrics, pediatrics, long-term and rehabilitative care, health promotion and illness prevention. You will be highly skilled and well prepared to write your licensure exam upon graduation.

At Swift Current Campus, the Practical Nursing program starts annually in September. At Biggar Program Centre the Practical Nursing Program starts in February 2023 (biennial). 

Application Process

This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration.
Application deadline (Swift Current) – March 31, 2023
Application deadline (Biggar) – June 30, 2024 (for Feb. 2025 admission)

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you may find employment in medical, surgical, maternal/child or pediatric units at acute care hospitals, rehabilitation or palliative care units, medical centres, or community, home care and extended care facilities.

Earning Potential

In 2019, the annual salary range for full-time licensed practical nurses in Saskatchewan was $58,240 - $75,920, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, training, experience and hours worked.

Scholarship Eligible

Apply before April 30 for the Swift Current program, or before October 31 for the Biggar program, and you may be eligible for an Entrance Scholarship of $1,000 per year of the program.

If you are in Grade 11 and have at least a 70% average, apply before June 30 and you are eligible for a $1,000 Early Entrance Award.

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Find Out More

To find out more about the Practical Nursing program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.

Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Biggar: 306-948-3363
Swift Current: 306-773-1531
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