Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Diploma Program: Become a Competent and Compassionate Nurse

The Practical Nursing Diploma at Sask Polytech is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in nursing, offering both on-campus and online distance learning options at the Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert campuses. The program combines classroom theory, hands-on lab work, and clinical practice to help you become a skilled, compassionate nurse.

This two-year diploma program spans six semesters over 76 weeks, with a curriculum designed to build on key nursing concepts each semester. The program is structured to cater to various learning styles and focuses on holistic patient care across multiple healthcare settings.

Why Choose the Practical Nursing Program at Sask Polytech?

What You’ll Learn in the Practical Nursing Program

The Practical Nursing Diploma curriculum covers a wide range of essential nursing topics, including:

1. Anatomy and Physiology

Gain in-depth knowledge of the human body’s structure and function to better understand health conditions and treatments.

2. Foundations of Health

Study the basics of health, wellness, and disease prevention to form a strong foundation in nursing practice.

3. Pharmacology

Learn about medications, their effects on the body, and the principles of safe medication administration.

4. Health Assessment Through the Lifespan

Develop skills to assess the health of patients at all stages of life, from infancy to elderly care.

5. Long-Term and Rehabilitative Care

Understand the needs of patients requiring long-term care and rehabilitation, focusing on recovery and quality of life.

6. Medical and Surgical Care

Learn about the nursing care required for medical and surgical patients, with a focus on acute care settings.

7. Obstetrics and Pediatrics

Study nursing practices related to maternal health and pediatric care, preparing you to care for mothers, babies, and children.

8. Mental Health and Addictions

Gain an understanding of mental health disorders and addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting patients through recovery.

9. Community Health Nursing

Explore nursing practices within community settings, focusing on preventive care, education, and health promotion.

10. Sociology

Understand the social factors that affect health, such as family dynamics, cultural beliefs, and social determinants of health.

Career Opportunities in Practical Nursing

Graduates of the Practical Nursing Diploma Program are qualified to work in various healthcare settings, including:

With this comprehensive nursing education, you’ll be prepared to provide high-quality care across a variety of patient populations and healthcare environments.

Why Choose Sask Polytech’s Practical Nursing Program?

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 with a minimum overall score of 65% in five subjects: English Language, Foundations of Math, one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, and one of Social Studies, History, or Native Studies.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of at least 7, with minimum scores of: * Writing: 6.5 * Speaking: 7 * Listening: 7 * Reading: 6.5
Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks. 

Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.

Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.

1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.

2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.

3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds. 

You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information. 

Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.

You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $150
  • LOA Deposit: $10,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $19,200
  • Total Tuition Fee: $38,400
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September
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  • LOI

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