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.
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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 meet 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
February to October, biennial
This program is subject to the high demand admission process.
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
Swift Current
September to June
This program is subject to the high demand admission process.
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
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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