More career choices, more learning opportunities

SIAST is recognized across Canada as an innovator in nursing education. Our programs continue to evolve to reflect new opportunities and directions. Explore our programs and discover ...

• More career choices - SIAST has one of the most extensive portfolios of nursing programs in western Canada. Choose from more than a dozen programs including practical nursing, psychiatric nursing, nurse practitioner, occupational health and safety practitioner, and more.
  
• More learning opportunities -  The new Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a student-centred, practice-focused degree program delivered through a partnership between SIAST and the University of Regina.
  
• More relevance - Our programs are designed with input from the health care profession, which means your education matches real-world needs and opportunities. We prepare you to play a lead role in inter-professional health care teams.
  
• More access - We are a pioneer in distance learning, from print to online, giving you multiple ways to access our programs and courses. Curious about online learning? Listen to the voice of experience as these practical nursing students discuss their strategies for online success.

Degree programs:

• Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Diploma programs:

• Practical Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing

Nurse re-entry programs:

• Nursing Re-entry
• Practical Nurse Re-entry
• Psychiatric Nursing Re-entry
• Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses

Post RN and LPN advanced certificate programs:

• Basic Critical Care Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing/LPN
• Perioperative Nursing/RN
• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Continuing interprofessional education programs:

• Diabetes Education for Health Care Professionals (advanced certificate)
• Diabetes Education for Health Care Providers (applied certificate)
• Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (applied certificate)
• Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (certificate)

Continuing nursing education courses:

• CPR and First Aid Courses
• Continuing Education Courses (Nursing)

Nursing Division services:

• Simulation learning
• Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Assessment Centre
• Campus Nurse Practitioner Services at Kelsey campus in Saskatoon and under development at Wascana campus in Regina

Discover your options. Create your own personal profile at myChoice and get information directly related to your career goals. Check out our CSI page for SIAST campus tour dates; they provide a great opportunity to talk to current students about programs you’re interested in. Apply online to the program of your choice – and be sure to check out PLAR to see if your previous life and work experiences count.

SIAST offers an excellent Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards program for nursing students. And don’t forget to check out the Ministry of Health Saskatchewan Health Bursary Program for additional awards.

Nursing in Saskatchewan - Resources for Nurses:  http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/nursing