The College of Nursing offers the R.N. Diploma graduate a baccalaureate program in professional nursing designed to build on previous knowledge and skills. This program implements the principles of adult learning and encourages students to be self directed. All nursing courses required for the BSN are in a distance format. There are on-campus alternatives for some of these courses. The University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing provides the opportunity for you to develop the expertise and confidence necessary to pursue a wide variety of nursing activities.
Graduates are prepared to use greater discrimination in making nursing judgements in key positions.
They are ready to meet the challenges of a changing health care system and have the knowledge and skills for leadership in the improvement of nursing practice. To enter the Post Registration BSN Program, you are required to have graduated from an approved diploma nursing program or a registered psychiatric nurses program. You must have current practicing registration in a Canadian province or territory. A total of 72 credit units is required for completion of the program. Credits may be given for University courses taken in other programs.