Nursing
Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS)
Applicants for the Regular Option of the NEPS must have completed secondary level standing in Saskatchewan or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 70% in the following subjects:
1. English A 30* (1 credit)
2. English B 30* (1 credit)
3. Biology 30 (1 credit)
4. Chemistry 30 (1 credit)
5. Mathematics at the 30-level (1 credit)
No deficiency is permitted.
*Any two of the following will fulfill requirements (1) and (2): English A30, English B30; English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30. Beginning in 2000, applicants who complete the Fransaskois or French Immersion programs are required to have completed two 30-level language arts subjects of which one must be English A30 or B30 to meet requirements (1) and (2).
Heart Saver CPR Level C with AED and a Standard First Aid Certificate should be obtained before the start of the program or by January 31 of the first year for the regular NEPS students and by the end of term A1 for the Second Degree Entry Option students.
Applicants who are accepted to the program are required to submit an immunization record and criminal records check by August 1 of the first year.
Applicants for the NEPS Second Degree Entry Option must have a completed baccalaureate degree of at least 90 credit units from a post-secondary institution recognized by the University of Saskatchewan, OR they must have made significant progress toward a degree (completed 90 credit units of recognized post-secondary study by April 30th of the admission year with at least 36 credit units at the senior level). Senior level courses are defined as comparable to courses at the 200 level and beyond at the University of Saskatchewan.
A minimum average of 70% is required.
NEPS Second Degree Entry Option
See the
NEPS Second Degree Entry Option section of the
Calendar.
Aboriginal Ancestry and Persons with Disabilities
A number of seats in NEPS are reserved for persons of Aboriginal ancestry and persons with permanent disabilities.
To qualify for one of these seats applicants must self identify on the application for admission, and provide documentation to verify their status.
Transfers from Other Colleges and Other Post-Secondary Institutions
Applicants who have completed 18 or more credit units of post-secondary level studies may apply to the program. They will be considered on the basis of post-secondary level work.
Admitted applicants transferring from another post-secondary institution will receive a transfer credit evaluation, to be viewed online on their PAWS Unofficial Academic Transcript. This evaluation lists any transfer credits based on post-secondary work completed at another institution. Applicants are advised to meet with an advisor in the College to determine the transfer credit applicable to the program of studies being undertaken.
Post Registration B.S.N. Program
Evidence of graduation from an approved school of nursing and
practicing nurse registration in Canada is required. This program is open to both Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Nurses are asked to contact the College to plan their program. Applicants will be required to arrange for the submission of the proof of their practicing nurse registration and official and complete transcripts to be submitted directly to Admissions, College of Nursing by the sending institution(s).
Note: Some Nursing classes may be available to nurses not enrolled in the program. For further information, contact the
College of Nursing.