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.
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
- 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.
Practical Nursing English Language Requirements
If your first learned language is not English, you must successfully demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways.
Note: There are no countries considered ELP exempt
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time study in total (i.e., at any level from primary to post secondary in any combination), in English in Canada (not including non-credit courses or English language training courses, e.g., LINC), or the following ELP results for IELTS (Academic) or the CELBAN. (SELBAN is an option for internally educated nurses only).
Note: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) defines full-time studies as a minimum of 3 courses per semester - IELTS (Academic): Must meet the minimum in each component shown below, an overall minimum of 7
- Writing - 6.5
- Speaking - 7
- Listening - 7
- Reading - 6.5
- ELBAN: for internationally educated nurses only
- Writing - 7
- Speaking - 8
- Listening - 9
- Reading - 8
Biggar
This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the next program in Biggar is June 30, 2026 (for Feb. 2027 admission).
Note: the program in Biggar runs February to October, biennial
Year 1 - Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 118 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• PHAR 109 - Pharmacology 1
• PHAR 110 - Pharmacology 2
Year 1 - Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 171 - Foundations in Sociology
Year 2 - Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 206 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• NURS 177 - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
Year 2 - Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• SOCI 203 - Indigenous Health, Wellness, and the Creation of Culturally Safe Health Care
Year 2 - Semester 6
• CLIN 242 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2
Kindersley
This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the program in Kindersley is March 31, 2027
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open!
Year 1 - Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 118 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• PHAR 109 - Pharmacology 1
• PHAR 110 - Pharmacology 2
Year 1 - Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 171 - Foundations in Sociology
Year 2 - Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 206 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• NURS 177 - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
Year 2 - Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• SOCI 203 - Indigenous Health, Wellness, and the Creation of Culturally Safe Health Care
Year 2 - Semester 6
• CLIN 242 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2
Swift Current
This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the program in Swift Current is March 31, 2027.
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open!
Year 1 - Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 118 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• PHAR 109 - Pharmacology 1
• PHAR 110 - Pharmacology 2
Year 1 - Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 171 - Foundations in Sociology
Year 2 - Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 206 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• NURS 177 - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
Year 2 - Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• SOCI 203 - Indigenous Health, Wellness, and the Creation of Culturally Safe Health Care
Year 2 - Semester 6
• CLIN 242 - Integrated Clinical Practice 2
Warman
This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration. The application deadline for the program in Warman is March 31, 2027.
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open!
Year 1 - Semester 1
• BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
• CLIN 103 - Health Assessment and Praxis 1
• NURS 118 - Professional Practice and Communication 1
• NURS 171 - Foundations 1 - Foundations of Health
• NURS 172 - Variations in Health 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
• BIOL 103 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
• CLIN 104 - Health Assessment and Praxis 2
• NURS 293 - Variations in Health 2
• PHAR 109 - Pharmacology 1
• PHAR 110 - Pharmacology 2
Year 1 - Semester 3
• CLIN 105 - Integrated Clinical Practice 1
• SOCI 171 - Foundations in Sociology
Year 2 - Semester 4
• CLIN 240 - Health Assessment and Praxis 3
• NRSG 206 - Professional Practice and Communication 2
• NURS 177 - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
• NURS 294 - Variations in Health 3
Year 2 - Semester 5
• CLIN 241 - Health Assessment and Praxis 4
• NURS 298 - Foundations 4 - Community Health
• NRSG 299 - Variations in Health 4
• NURS 292 - Foundations 3 - Maternal Child Health
• SOCI 203 - Indigenous Health, Wellness, and the Creation of Culturally Safe Health Care
Year 2 - 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.
Application Process
This is a competitive entry program, apply early for consideration.
Application deadline (Swift Current) – March 31, 2027 (for Sept. 2027 admission)
Application deadline (Kindersley) – March 31, 2027 (for Sept. 2027 admission)
Application deadline (Warman) – March 31, 2027 (for Oct, 2027 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 2024, the wage estimate for licensed practical nurses in Saskatchewan was $30.00-$39.00 per hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, training, experience and hours worked.
Scholarship Eligible
More information about available scholarships are found here; Admissions & Scholarships.
More Information About Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship Deadlines
Apply before April 30 for the Kindersley or Swift Current program, or before October 31 for the Biggar program, and you will automatically be considered for a $500-$3,000 Entrance Scholarship.
Find Out More
To find out more about the Practical Nursing program, contact;
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Swift Current: 306-773-1531
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