Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Build on your current post-secondary education and discover a meaningful career in healthcare. The After Degree Nursing Program (ADNP) is offered jointly by the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. As an ADNP student, you'll have the opportunity to access services and experience student life at both institutions.

As the only after-degree nursing program in southern Saskatchewan, the ADNP allows applicants with a degree in another field to complete the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program in two years, maximizing previous post-secondary education.

The SCBScN program is approved by the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS), ensuring it meets all provincial licensing requirements. It is also accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), meeting national standards for educational excellence.

This program offers a practice-oriented, student-centred learning experience. You’ll work directly with patients and clients, gaining valuable real-world experience in healthcare settings. With a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning and guidance from expert faculty, you’ll build the skills needed to thrive in today’s healthcare field.

Upon graduation, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be well-prepared to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The program consistently achieves the highest NCLEX-RN pass rates in the province and ranks among the top in Canada. Once you pass the exam, you’ll be eligible to become a registered nurse and make a positive impact on your clients and community.

Admission to the ADNP is competitive. All admission decisions will be made after the application deadline

Learn more about the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at SaskNursingDegree.ca.

What is Nursing?

Upon completing the ADNP and passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), you’ll be eligible to register with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) and become a Registered Nurse (RN).

A Registered Nurse is a healthcare professional who plays a vital role in patient care across a wide range of settings. RNs are responsible for monitoring patient health, tracking symptoms and progress, administering treatments and medications, assisting with medical procedures, and guiding patients and families in self-care and health management.

Registered Nurses work in diverse areas such as critical care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, oncology, the operating room, mental health and addictions, community health, home care, and many other healthcare environments. As essential members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, RNs provide critical support and expertise to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Some of the courses you’ll take as part of this program include:

CNUR 106 - Health and Education Across the Lifespan

This course will focus on concepts of growth and development that pertain to holistic nursing care of individuals throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on the teaching and learning principles applicable to each developmental stage. Learners will have the opportunity to critically examine the learning needs of individuals at varying life stages.

CNUR 202 – Pharmacology

This course will focus on the basic concepts related to pharmacology and responsibilities of health care professionals in safe administration of medications. The learners will have the opportunity to develop critical decision-making competencies related to pharmacotherapeutics.

CNUR 300 – Family Health

This course will focus on nursing care of families within the context of culture, community and society, utilizing a patient and family centered care approach. Learners will have opportunities to explore family diversity, to holistically assess diverse families, and to integrate health promotion and interventions in caring for families in practice settings

CNUR 303 - Theory & Practice Education: Family and Newborn Partnerships

This course will focus on the health of child-bearing mothers and infants within diverse family contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to infants, mothers and family members in the phases of pregnancy, birthing, postnatal, and postpartum experiences. There will be opportunities to collaborate within multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams in a variety of settings using the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. 

CNUR 304 - Theory & Practice Education: Mental Health and Addictions Partnerships

This course will focus on complex alterations in mental health and addictions across the lifespan. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care across the lifespan in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowldge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education.

CNUR 404 – Transition to Practice

This course will provide opportunities for learners to integrate theory and practice in an acute care setting with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice and leadership, in preparation for assuming the role of a registered nurse.