The College of Nursing offers three years of nursing education that builds upon a pre-professional year leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Students in the pre-professional year study courses in the humanities, natural, social and health sciences all of which are foundational for the nursing program. The complete program is offered in Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert.
Part-time study is an option, but all courses must be completed within six years of commencing the first nursing course.
In order to be eligible for licensure with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association (SRNA) graduates must pass a national licensure examination administered by the SRNA and pay the required fees.
Note: This program replaces the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS). Students who are currently enrolled in the NEPS program will complete the requirements established for the year in which they entered.
For additional information, please contact the College of Nursing at 306-966-6221.
Admission and Academic Requirements
For information, please visit the Prospective Students website.
Aboriginal Ancestry
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Persons with Disabilities
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International Students
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Registration
Students are responsible for the continuing completeness and accuracy of their registration(s). Note that clinical placements are arranged across the province and students will not always be placed in their place of residence nor at one site for their whole program.
Students accepted for admission to the program are required to provide the results of a criminal records check as part of the registration process. Students who fail to submit the results will be excluded from contact with clients and may be required to withdraw from the program. Updated criminal record checks may be required later in the program based on clinical agency requirements.
Students are not usually permitted to register in more than 15 credit units per term. Permission to take an extra course may be given in special situations and is limited to students with a cumulative weighted average of 70% or over.
Pre-Professional Year 1 (30 credit units)
To meet requirements for pre-professional year courses, an applicant must have successfully completed a secondary level standing with an average of 70% and the following courses: English A30 and B30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Math B30 with recommended Math C30.
As well, a pre-professional year of study at a post-secondary level is required with the required 30 credit units of courses showing a minimum weighted average of 60%. Applicants who have English as a second language are required to undergo English language testing to determine admission to the program. Information about the language proficiency tests and required scores are available on the College of Nursing website.
Heart Saver CPR Level C with AED must be submitted by September 15 of the second year of the nursing program.
A Standard First Aid Certificate may be obtained before the start of the program, but must be obtained by December 15th of the second year of the nursing program.
The following University of Saskatchewan courses meet the requirements for the Pre-Professional year in the nursing program. Other educational institutions may offer equivalent courses. Please consult the College of Nursing regarding equivalencies from other institutions.
Register for the following courses (or their equivalents):
- ENG 110.6 or ENG 111.3 or ENG 112.3 or ENG 113.3 or ENG 114.3
- NS 105.3 or NS 106.3 or NS 107.3 or University of the Arctic Courses BCS 321.3 or BCS 322.3
- PSY 100.3 or PSY 110.6
- CHEM 112.3 or equivalent
- BIOL 120.3 or equivalent
- STAT 244.3 or equivalent
- NUTR 120.3 or equivalent
Social Science Requirement
Students who take PSY 100.3 must take 3 more credit units in Social Science from the following list. Students who take PSY 110.6 have met their social science requirements.
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 110.6
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 240.3). Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
- PSY 101.3 and NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science Requirement.
Electives (3 - 6 credit units)
Electives - Please contact the College of Nursing at 306-966-6221 for suggested elective courses.
Please note: Any course for which the University of Saskatchewan gives credit is acceptable except HSC 120.3 or HLTH 100.3, KIN 223.3, EXT 305, and EXT 405. Kinesiology activity courses (KINA) are not acceptable. Students taking electives from the University of Regina should note that most courses offered through the Schools of Human Justice and Social Work at the University of Regina are NOT granted credit by the University of Saskatchewan and so are NOT acceptable as open electives. If you have already taken one of these University of Regina courses or if you have any questions about whether or not a course is acceptable, particularly for Kinesiology and Health Sciences courses, call the College of Nursing office at (306) 966-6221. KHS 470.3 is not acceptable.
Students who take ENG 110.6 are only required to take 3 credit units of electives.
Nursing Year 2 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
- PHAR 250.3
- PHSI 208.6 (over term 1 and 2)
- NURS 200.3
- NURS 202.3
- NURS 204.3
Nursing Year 2 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
- MCIM 224.3
- PHSI 208.6 (over term 1 and 2)
- NURS 201.3
- NURS 203.3
- NURS 205.3
Nursing Year 2 - Term 3 (6 credit units)
Nursing Year 3 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
- NURS 334.3
- NURS 305.3
- NURS 322.3
In each term, you will be assigned to one of the following pairs of courses (6 credit units):
- NURS 307.3 and NURS 308.3
- NURS 330.3 and NURS 331.3
- NURS 332.3 and NURS 333.3
Nursing Year 3 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
- NURS 304.3
- NURS 306.3
- NURS 321.3
In each term, you will be assigned to one of the following pairs of courses (6 credit units):
- NURS 307.3 and NURS 308.3
- NURS 330.3 and NURS 331.3
- NURS 332.3 and NURS 333.3
Nursing Year 3 - Term 3 (6 credit units)
In each term, you will be assigned to one of the following pairs of courses (6 credit units):
- NURS 307.3 and NURS 308.3
- NURS 330.3 and NURS 331.3
- NURS 332.3 and NURS 333.3
Nursing Year 4 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
- NURS 414.3
- NURS 422.3
- NURS 430.3
- NURS 431.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- NURS 426.3
- NURS 476.3
- NURS 478.3
- NURS 486.3
Nursing Year 4 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
- NURS 450.6
- NURS 451.6
- NURS 452.3
Requirements for Completion of the Degree
Students with prior university credit(s) are advised to contact the College of Nursing to ensure proper sequencing and granting of transfer credit(s). Students wishing to take a course from another post-secondary institution must obtain written permission from the College of Nursing. This regulation does not apply to NEPS students enrolled at the Regina site or Prince Albert site taking required courses from The University of Regina or First Nations University.
All courses to be counted for the degree must be completed within seven years of enrolment in the program.
Degrees with Distinction
The B.S.N. degree with Distinction will be awarded to students whose Cumulative Weighted Averages are between .70 and 1.5 standard deviations above the mean of the 4-year averages for their graduating year and who have 4-year averages greater than 75%. The B.S.N. degree with Great Distinction will be awarded to students whose Cumulative Weighted Averages are more than 1.5 standard deviations above the mean of the cumulative averages for their graduating year and who have cumulative averages greater than 80%. Progress and Graduation Policies
- Progress towards completion of the program will be monitored on an annual basis. Students are required to maintain an annual minimum weighted average of 60% overall and an annual minimum weighted average of 60% in nursing courses.
- Students are required to maintain current Heart Saver CPR Level C with AED certification throughout the program.
- Normally a student will be allowed no more than 2 opportunities to attempt a course (including clinical courses).
- To graduate, students must have passed all required courses with a minimum Cumulative Weighted Average of 60% overall and a minimum Cumulative Weighted Average of 60% in nursing courses.
- The University of Saskatchewan will award a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to graduates upon successful completion of the program. Students must complete an Application to Graduate form.
Failure to Meet the Requirements for Progress or Graduation
If a student has not met the above requirements, a course of action deemed appropriate to the degree of failure to meet the standards for progress or graduation will be determined by the Undergraduate Education Committee. The course of action required of the student may include one or more of the following:
(a) If a supplemental examination is granted, pass that examination.
(b) Repeat the failed course(s).
(c) Take those courses deemed advisable by the program to constitute a make-up year.
(d) Repeat some or all courses taken during the year.
(e) Be placed on Probation under the conditions determined by the Administrative Committee.
(f) Discontinue studies in the program for one academic term or year.
(g) Discontinue studies in the program.
Attendance and Discipline
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of students in all courses, laboratories, and practice periods for which they are registered. During periods of clinical experience students are subject to the general rules and regulations of the agencies in which they are placed. Students are expected to give first priority to scheduled periods for clinical nursing practice and may not plan to take other courses, part-time work, or attend student meetings which would interfere with the clinical practice. Students must comply with standards relating to dress, appearance, and behaviour appropriate for professional nurses. Immunization must be up to date for all students before clinical practice. Students may be Required to Discontinue their studies at any point in their nursing program for reasons other than academic, if it is considered in the best interests of the individual, the Program, and/or the profession.
Guidelines for Student Responsibility
The College of Nursing adheres to the procedures and policies as set out by the University of Saskatchewan. If a student feels aggrieved by a decision of the College/Program Committee, recourse is available. Student Appeals in Academic Matters, Student Appeals in Non-Academic Matters and Student Academic Misconduct are available from the Office of the University Secretary. In addition, it is expected that nursing students will practice nursing within the bounds of the philosophy of the program and the CNA Code of Ethics for Nursing, 2008. The application of the code stipulates that student-teacher and student-client encounters should be conducted in accordance with ethical nursing practices.
Nursing students will provide safe care by refraining from putting clients in jeopardy through knowingly committing acts of commission or omission. Failure to meet the expected standard of care will be dealt with by the College.
Student Appeals
Appeals are conducted according to University of Saskatchewan regulations (refer to University of Saskatchewan procedures).
Grading
A full explanation of the grading system and the literal descriptors associated with percentage grades will be provided to students in each course. Withdrawals
Students may withdraw from a course at any time, but should note carefully that a first-term course dropped after November 15 (or February 15 for a course extending over both, or after March 15 for a second-term course) is regarded as a failed course (withdraw/fail). In the calculation of the student's average, the earned grade (maximum of 49%) will be used for withdraw/fail.
Before withdrawing from a course students are encouraged to discuss this action with their faculty advisor and notify the College of Nursing's Academic Advisor, Tel: 306-966-6231 or 966-6172. Supplemental Final Examinations
- Supplemental examinations are not granted for clinical nursing courses.
- No supplemental will be granted in a course that has not had a final examination.
- To be eligible to apply for a supplemental final examination, a student must have obtained a final mark of 40-49% in the course. In addition, the student must have a weighted overall average and weighted nursing average of at least 60% for the academic term.*
- Supplemental examinations must be applied for within three (3) weeks of the end of the examination period.
Note: Applications for the supplemental examinations for the NEPS Second Degree Entry Option courses have a shorter time frame. Please contact the Acting Associate Dean of the College of Nursing. - University level policies related to supplemental examinations are outlined in the University Council Regulations on Examinations (1.4.6).
*Within the NEPS Post Degree B.S.N. each term has varying lengths of time.
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