Overview
About this Degree
Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital part of today's health care team - in acute hospital care, long-term care and in the community. They provide compassionate, professional nursing care to individuals throughout the human lifespan, infants to seniors. If this sounds interesting to you, explore Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Practical Nursing program. In just two years, we’ll help you develop into a competent, confident nurse capable of making a positive difference in the health and well-being of individuals, their families and our communities.
The Practical Nursing program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a sequential 6-semester program allowing the concepts from one semester to be built on in subsequent semesters. The 6 semesters run over 76 weeks, over a 2-year period. Classes are designed to meet diverse learning styles.
Our experienced faculty help you grow into a competent, confident nurse capable of bringing a holistic, humanistic approach to patient care. You'll study:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Foundations of health
- Pharmacology
- Health assessment through the lifespan
- Long-term and rehabilitative care
- Medical and surgical care
- Obstetrics and pediatrics
- Mental health and addictions
- Community
- Sociology
Instructional methods include seminars, observational experiences, pre- and post-clinical conferences, small group presentations, lectures, demonstrations, role-playing, storytelling, discussion, reflective thinking and writing, and simulation lab experiences.
Opportunities for critical reflection about caring-based practice, development of employability skills and understanding the role and scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) are blended into the program's learning activities.
The clinical practice education courses are integrative in nature, and, as such, the evaluation of your performance in the clinical setting involves evaluating the application of the theoretical concepts learned in all other courses. This is what ultimately determines your progress toward achieving the competencies of the beginning practical nurse.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Health Assessment and Praxis
- Professional Practice and Communication
- Pharmacology
- Variations in Health
- Foundations of Sociology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 83 other Bachelors in Nursing in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following five subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30*; one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30; and one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native Studies 30
- English Language Requirement Specific to Practical Nursing (see Program-Specific ELP Requirements section)
Note:
- Please indicate on your application form whether you are applying to the on-campus or online program.
- Applicants should have the Requisite Skills and Abilities (pdf) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada.
- Proof of current Standard First Aid and Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR is required prior to entry into the clinical practicum. The required course for CPR is Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP). The cost of Standard First Aid and CPR is your responsibility.
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
11000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 CAD per year during 24 months.
- Year 1 National (Online program) - $10,870
Living costs for Saskatoon
1279 - 1865 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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