Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS)
Second Degree Entry Option
The last intake for the NEPS Second Degree Entry Option (SDEO) has been accepted and we are no longer accepting applications.The College of Nursing now offers a new Post-Degree BSN that will begin in May 2011 as part of the provincial government new two-provider model for nursing education.
The NEPS Second Degree Entry Option provides an opportunity for full-time intensive study (six consecutive terms) with program completion in less than two calendar years. There are 60 seats in this option. It will be located on campus at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Clinical experiences may be assigned anywhere in the province.
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Admission Requirements
- A completed baccalaureate degree of at least 90 credit units from a post-secondary institution recognized by the University of Saskatchewan. OR Significant progress towards a degree in another field from a post-secondary institution recognized by the University of Saskatchewan. Significant progress is defined as completion of at least 90 credit units with a minimum of 36 credit units at the senior level.
- Minimum overall average of 70% in the most recent 60 credit units.
Pre-requisites
The following courses are prerequisite to the option. Students may be admitted with a maximum of two prerequisite deficiencies which must be addressed as noted below.
| Prerequisite | Deficiency allowed? |
|---|---|
Humanities 3 cu |
No |
Social Science 9cu |
Yes, 3cu only * |
Statistics 3cu ** |
Yes * |
Nutrition 3cu ** |
Yes * |
Anatomy & Physiology 6cu** |
No |
* Deficiencies must be cleared according to program policies.
** Applicants should check with the College of Nursing regarding acceptable courses.
A list of options for Pre-Requisites follows from the University of Saskatchewan, Athabasca College, SIAST, and University of Regina follows:
Course |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Statistics |
STATS 244.3 PSY 233.3 ED PSE 441.2 PL SC 314.3 COMM 104.3 |
Math 215.3 (distance) Math 216.3 |
STATS 120 |
STATS 151.3 SOST 2101.3 |
Nutrition |
NUTR 120.3 |
Nutrition 331.3 |
||
A + P |
H SC 208.6 |
BIO 235.6 |
NEPS |
PAS 268.3/ PAS 269.3 *NEED BOTH |
Research |
SOC 232.3 NEPS 323.3 |
Applicants whose first language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English.
Applications
Applicants should be in good health. Once accepted into the option, students are required to obtain CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Heartsaver "C" AED and a Standard First Aid Certificate. Results of a criminal record check must be provided no later than the end of the first term.
Application forms will be available on-line or in hard copy at either the Office of the Registrar (SIAST) or the College of Nursing General Office. Applications are made to Registration Services, SIAST.
| For Additional Information Contact: | |
| Registration Services SIAST Kelsey Campus 1130 Idylwyld Drive North Box 1520 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5 Telephone: (306) 933-5555 Fax: (306) 933-6490 www.siast.sk.ca |
College of Nursing |