In the University of Saskatchewan (USask)'s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, you will learn all aspects of health and well-being across a person’s life span as you study nursing, health and the health-care system through the creation and integration of knowledge from research, education and practice. Your BSN education will prepare you to pass the NCLEX licensing exam and work in a variety of clinical nursing settings.
Swift Current
What You Will Learn
You will participate in theory courses, evidence-based research, and nursing practice in simulation, lab and clinical settings. The BSN program includes access to clinical practice opportunities in hospitals and community agencies, including:
- Pediatrics and/or Obsetetrics
- Mental Health
- High Acuity - Medical and/or Surgical
- Community Nursing
Application Process
1. Complete year one Pre-Professional courses.
2. Apply to the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing and select "Great Plains College" as your campus of choice.
2. Once you have received your letter of acceptance from the University of Saskatchewan, you must also register for the Nursing program at Great Plains College online at greatplainscollege.ca/apply – there is no application fee to do this.
3. Once you have registered with the college, a student adviser at Great Plains College will contact you directly to make an appointment and discuss your academic plan and course schedule.
NEW for 2024-25
The USask College of Nursing is offering early admission for the fall 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) intake. These early admission seats are available across the province at all campuses and distributed sites, including Swift Current. Early admission will use the same eligibility and selection criteria as regular admission to the BSN program, spots will be competitive, and students must apply to USask by December 15, 2024. If a student chooses not to apply for early admission, the regular admission deadline of March 31, 2025 still applies. For more information, please visit USask Admissions.
Career Opportunities
Become a Registered Nurse (RN) and begin a rewarding career in healthcare. To become an RN, the following are required:
- a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree (the outcome of our program)
- clinical practice (included in the USask BSN program)
- successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- registration with a provincial regulatory body (College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)) in Saskatchewan
Other Information
See the USask College of Nursing website for more information.
Find Out More
To find out more about the Bachelore of Science in Nursing program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Swift Current
Phone: 306-773-1531
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