The College of Nursing undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is for students with strong academic backgrounds, attitudes of curiosity and inquiry, as well as a genuine interest in caring for diverse people of all ages. Our graduates play a vital role in the healthcare system in Saskatchewan and beyond. The BSN program consists of a pre-professional year followed by three years of nursing education. The pre-professional year builds the foundation of the nursing program and includes courses in the humanities, natural, social and health sciences. Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students are given the opportunity to engage in interprofessional learning experiences with students from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nutrition, kinesiology, physical therapy, clinical psychology and veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan and around the world. In years two through four, students develop critical thinking skills to prepare them to meet the diverse competencies required when becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Part-time study in the BSN program is an option; however, all courses must be completed within six years of entering the College of Nursing. To become 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 licensure fees.

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Acceptance into the BSN program is competitive and based on: The calculated average of pre-professional classes (60% weighting) Situational Judgement test score (40% weighting) Completion of all other admission requirements Pre-Professional Year The pre-professional year courses can be obtained from a variety of institutions in the province. While completing the pre-professional course requirements, students who are interested in pursuing USask nursing at our sites in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Yorkton, Ile-a-la-Crosse and La Ronge must apply to the College of Nursing for admission to second year of the four year BSN program. Applications for admissions into second year are accepted starting in October. Students may apply for admission into the second year of the Nursing program while completing the pre-professional course requirements. Required Minimum Average A minimum average of 60% in the pre-professional classes is required for admission. Enrolment in the program is limited to the number that can be accommodated in class and clinical practice. Although the minimum required average in the pre-professional year is 60%, the actual admission average may be higher depending on the number of competitive applicants who apply each year. Deficiency Students may be considered for admission into the College of Nursing with a deficiency in ONE of the following pre-professional year courses: Nutrition or Social Science or Indigenous Studies or Statistics