Academic Information and Policies

College of Nursing 15 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A6 Tel: (306) 966-5869 Fax: (306) 966-5900 Website: law.usask.ca Academic Information and Policies The Colleg of Nursing The College of Nursing was established as a school in 1938 and became a college July 1, 1973. Graduates are prepared to provide high quality nursing care in all areas of nursing. A variety of health care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care, and various community agencies, are used for clinical practice. In summary, the College of Nursing offers: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) 2. Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS) Post-Degree B.S.N. Option 3. Master of Nursing Program M.N. Nurse Practitioner Option, M.N. Thesis Option, and M.N. Course-based Educational/Leadership Option Post Graduate Degree (NP Certificate) (See Graduate Studies and Research section.) 4. Nursing Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program (See Graduate Studies and Research section.) 5. Native Access Program to Nursing (NAPN) 6. Continuing Education and Development for Nurses (CEDN) Degrees with Distinction The B.S.N. degree with Distinction will be awarded to students whose total Cumulative Weighted Averages are between 0.7 and 1.5 standard deviations above the mean of the total cumulative averages for their graduating year and who have averages greater than 78%. The B.S.N. degree with Great Distinction will be awarded to students whose total Cumulative Weighted Averages (overall and nursing) are more than 1.5 standard deviations above the mean of the four-year averages for their graduating year and who have four year averages greater than 83%. NOTE: This will be calculated based on CWA for years 2, 3, and 4 of the program. NOTE: This will take effect for those students entering year 2 of the program in 2013-2014. Distinction and great distinction for those students who entered year 2 in year 2012-2013 will be based on the current standard deviation calculations. The same criteria will apply to Post-Degree B.S.N. Option students, but their Cumulative Weighted Averages in the program will be based on their two years in the program. March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 1

The same criteria will apply to Post Registration B.S.N. students, but their Cumulative Weighted Averages in the program will be considered with the last five years of graduating Post Registration B.S.N. student averages. Course Information College of Nursing courses are listed under subject codes NURS, NEPS, and GERO in the Course Catalogue. NEPS and Post-Degree B.S.N. Courses: Courses for NEPS and the Post-Degree B.S.N. option can be found under Nursing Ed Program of SK (NEPS) in the Course Catalogue. The last intake of students into the regular NEPS was September 2010. Not all year one and two courses will be offered in the upcoming academic year. College Regulations on Examinations For information on college regulations on examinations, students are referred to the College office. For further information, see the NEPS Student Handbook, the Post-Degree B.S.N. Student Handbook, or the Post Registration B.S.N. Student Handbook, as appropriate. Graduate Programs in Nursing Master of Nursing Program Students with a good performance in their undergraduate program are encouraged to continue their studies at the graduate level. Those interested should consult the College of Graduate Studies and Research section of the Course and Program Catalogue. Nursing Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Students interested should consult the College of Graduate Studies and Research section of the Course and Program Catalogue. Native Access Program to Nursing (NAPN) The Native Access Program to Nursing (NAPN) recruits and supports Aboriginal students interested in or enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Aboriginal nursing advisors in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert work with students to build community through gatherings and peer networks, provide academic and personal advisement and facilitate tutoring, mentorship and referrals to culturally appropriate supports as requested. NAPN advisors are also available to provide information and referrals for childcare, housing, funding and other concerns. To learn more about NAPN,visit www.usask.ca/nursing/napn/. Study Abroad Opportunities For information on study abroad opportunities at the University of Saskatchewan, please visit the International Study Abroad website. Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) The College of Nursing offers three years of nursing education that builds upon a pre-professional year leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Students in the pre-professional year study courses in the humanities, natural, social and health sciences all of which are foundational for the nursing program. The complete program is offered in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and the north. Part-time study is an option, but all courses must be completed within six years of commencing the first nursing course. In order to be 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 fees. Note: This program replaces the Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS). Students who are currently enrolled in the NEPS program will complete the requirements established for the year in which they entered. For additional information, please contact the College of Nursing at 306-966-6221. Admission and Academic Requirements Aboriginal Ancestry Persons with Disabilities International Students Registration Students are responsible for the continuing completeness and accuracy of their registration(s). Note that clinical placements are arranged across the province and students will not always be placed in their place of residence nor at one site for their whole program. Students accepted for admission to the program are required to provide the results of a criminal records check as part of the registration process. Students who fail to submit the results will be excluded from contact with clients and may be required to withdraw from the program. Updated criminal record checks may be required later in the program based on clinical agency requirements. Students are not usually permitted to register in more than 15 credit units per term. Permission to take an extra course may be given in special situations and is limited to students with a cumulative weighted average of 70% or over. March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 2

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) (132 credit units) Pre-Professional Year 1 (30 credit units) The following high school courses are required as pre-requisites for the pre-professional year of study: English A30 and B30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Math B30 (recommended Math C30) or Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. As well, a pre-professional year of study at a post-secondary level is required with the required 30 credit units of courses showing a minimum weighted average of 60%. Applicants who have English as a second language are required to undergo English language testing to determine admission to the program. Information about the language proficiency tests and required scores are available on the College of Nursing website. Heart Saver CPR Level C with AED must be submitted by October 15 of the second year of the nursing program. A Standard First Aid Certificate may be obtained before the start of the program, but must be obtained by October 15th of the second year of the nursing program. The following University of Saskatchewan courses meet the requirements for the Pre-Professional year in the nursing program. Other educational institutions may offer equivalent courses. Please consult the College of Nursing regarding equivalencies from other institutions. Register for the following courses (or their equivalents) (21 credit units): 3 credit units of English: ENG 110.6 or ENG 111.3 or ENG 112.3 or ENG 113.3 or ENG 114.3 or equivalent 3 credit units of Native Studies: NS 100-400 level or equivalent or the University of the Arctic Courses BCS 321.3 or BCS 322.3 or equivalent 3 credit units of Psychology: PSY 121.3 (PSY 100.3 or PSY 110.6) or equivalent CHEM 112.3 or equivalent BIOL 120.3 or equivalent STAT 244.3 or equivalent NUTR 120.3 or equivalent *pre-existing Nutrition credit must have been obtained within the past 10 years Social Science Requirement (3 credit units) INTS 100.3 and NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science Requirement. Social Sciences include any 100-400 level of the following: 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level ANTH Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level ARCH Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level ECON Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level LING Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level NS Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level POLS Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level PSY Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level SOC Courses 100-Level, 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level WGST Courses Electives (6 credit units) Electives provide students with choice to customize their program. Students are encouraged to take courses that interest them in areas that meet the social science and open elective credit requirements. Some suggested elective courses include: Kinesiology, Women s and Gender Studies, Anatomy, and Medicine Terminology. Please note: Any course for which the University of Saskatchewan gives credit is acceptable except HSC 120.3 or HLTH 100.3, KIN 223.3, EXT 305, and EXT 405. Kinesiology activity courses (KINA) are not acceptable. Students taking electives from the University of Regina should note that most courses offered through the Schools of Human Justice and Social Work at the University of Regina are NOT granted credit by the University of Saskatchewan and so are NOT acceptable as open electives. If you have already taken one of these University of Regina courses or if you have any questions about whether or not a course is acceptable, particularly for Kinesiology and Health Sciences courses, call the College of Nursing office at (306) 966-6221. KHS 470.3 is not acceptable. Students will be considered for admission with one deficiency in either 3 credit units of a Social Science, Nutrition, Stats or Native Studies. A grade of 50% will be used in place of this deficient course for purposes of calculating an admission average. Deficiencies must be cleared by December 31. Nursing Year 2 (36 credit units) Term 1 (15 credit units) PHAR 250.3 PHSI 208.6 (over term 1 and 2) NURS 200.3 NURS 202.3 NURS 204.3 Term 2 (15 credit units) MCIM 224.3 PHSI 208.6 (over term 1 and 2) NURS 201.3 NURS 203.3 NURS 205.3 *Students who have taken other courses that meet the requirements for MCIM 224 or PHSI 208 must have a minimum grade of 60% and the course(s) must be less than 10 years old. Term 3 (6 credit units) NURS 220.3 NURS 221.3 Nursing Year 3 (36 credit units) Students will be assigned to a specific timetable Terms 1, 2, 3 (36 credit units) NURS 304.3 NURS 305.6 NURS 306.3 NURS 321.3 NURS 322.3 March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 3

NURS 307.3 and NURS 308.3 NURS 330.3 and NURS 331.3 NURS 332.3 and NURS 333.3 Nursing Year 4 (30 credit units) Students will be assigned to a timetable Choose from one of the following two timetables: Term 1 or 2 (15 credit units) NURS 414.3 NURS 422.3 NURS 430.3 NURS 431.6 NURS 452.0 Term 1 or 2 (15 credit units) 3 credit units of Nursing electives, or equivalent, in consultation with the College of Nursing. NURS 434.3 NURS 450.9 Requirements for Completion of Degree and Additional Information Requirements for Completion of the Degree A minimum of 60% of the total course credits must be taken at the U of S (excluding the pre-professional year requirements). Students with prior university credit(s) are advised to contact the College of Nursing to ensure proper sequencing and granting of transfer credit(s). Students wishing to take a course from another post-secondary institution must obtain written permission from the College of Nursing. Please complete the application form. All courses to be counted for the degree must be completed within six years of enrolment in the program. Degrees with Distinction and Great Distinction The B.S.N. degree with Distinction will be awarded to students whose Cumulative Weighted Averages for years 2, 3, and 4 is 78%. The B.S.N. degree with Great Distinction will be awarded to students whose Cumulative Weighted Averages for years 2, 3, and 4 is 83%. Promotion and Graduation Students are required to maintain an annual weighted average of 60% in Nursing courses and an overall weighted average of 60% for Nursing and non-nursing courses. Students who do not achieve annual weighted averages of 60% overall and in their Nursing courses may be required to discontinue. Students who are required to discontinue will not be eligible to return to the program for one academic year. 1. Students may be required to withdraw from the program if continuation in the program is deemed to be unsafe to themselves or others. 2. To graduate, students must have passed all required courses with a minimum cumulative Nursing weighted average of 60% and a minimum cumulative weighted average of 60% overall. 3. A minimal pass grade in clinical will be allowed only once throughout the program. If the student obtains a minimal pass grade a second time, the student will be required to repeat the course and receive a minimum of a satisfactory grade in that clinical course and in all subsequent clinical courses. 4. The set averages for distinction and great distinction will be 78% for distinction and 83% for great distinction. Failure to Meet the Requirements for Progress or Graduation If a student has not met the above requirements, a course of action deemed appropriate to the degree of failure to meet the standards for progress or graduation will be determined by the Undergraduate Education Committee. The course of action required of the student may include one or more of the following: a. If a supplemental examination is granted, pass that examination. b. Repeat the failed course(s). c. Take those courses deemed advisable by the program to constitute a make-up year. d. Repeat some or all courses taken during the year. e. Be placed on Probation under the conditions determined by the Administrative Committee. f. Discontinue studies in the program for one academic term or year. g. Discontinue studies in the program. Attendance 1. Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students for all orientations, classes, seminars, labs, and clinical experiences. A student who is consistently late and/or absent from classes, seminars, and/or labs may be unable to meet the course requirements, and may not be able to receive a pass in the course. 2. If a student misses more than 10% of clinical/lab experiences in a course, he/she may be unable to meet the course requirements, and may not be able to receive a pass in the course. 3. If a student is unable to attend or will be late for a lab or clinical experience, he/she must notify the instructor prior to the start of the learning experience. 4. At the discretion of a course committee, attendance at classes, labs, and/or seminars for the particular course may be designated as mandatory. Students must attend these learning experiences in order to receive a pass in the course. 5. If an instructor deems a student unsafe or unprepared for a learning experience, the student may be excluded from the experience; thus, the student may not be able to meet the course requirements. Guidelines for Student Responsibility The College of Nursing adheres to the procedures and policies as set out by the University of Saskatchewan. If a student feels aggrieved by a decision of the College/Program Committee, recourse is available. Student Appeals in Academic Matters, Student Appeals in Non-Academic Matters and Student Academic Misconduct are available from the Office of the University Secretary. In addition, it March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 4

is expected that nursing students will practice nursing within the bounds of the philosophy of the program and the CNA Code of Ethics for Nursing, 2008. The application of the code stipulates that student-teacher and student-client encounters should be conducted in accordance with ethical nursing practices. Nursing students will provide safe care by refraining from putting clients in jeopardy through knowingly committing acts of commission or omission. Failure to meet the expected standard of care will be dealt with by the College. Student Appeals Appeals are conducted according to University of Saskatchewan regulations (refer to University of Saskatchewan procedures). Grading A full explanation of the grading system and the literal descriptors associated with percentage grades will be provided to students in each course. 1. The nursing and cumulative averages are based on years 2, 3, and 4. Transfer credits from other institutions will not be used in the calculation. 2. Although advanced credit toward the nursing degree can be given for course work completed at a university other than the U of S, a minimum of 60% of the total course credits must be takent at the U of S (excluding the pre-professional year requirements). A minimum of 61.2 credit units in years 2, 3 and 4 must be completed at the U of S. 3. A minimal pass grade in clinical will be allowed only once throughout the program. If the student obtains a minimal pass grade a second time, the student will be required to repeat the course and receive a minimum of a satisfactory grade in that clinical course and in all subsequent clinical courses. Continuing Education and Development for Nurses (CEDN) Continuing Education and Development for Nurses (CEDN) is a division of the College of Nursing. CEDN identifies, develops, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates education for nurses and other health care providers that work in Saskatchewan and beyond. Our programs promote lifelong learning, the maintenance of competencies and quality of care and are accessible to professionals throughout their careers. In addition to standardized professional development programming, CEDN responds to requests for development of education sessions to meet targeted learning needs. Opportunities for professional growth include: A wide variety of learning events offered on a provincial, regional, or local basis, including conferences, e-learning events, workshops, and telehealth interactive sessions. CEDN presented conferences or CEDN contracted conference planning services. Regional workshops on such topics as Foot Care, Physical Assessment and ECG Interpretation, for example. Specific Gerontology events supported by Saskatchewan Health. E-learning events supported by CEDN, Saskatchewan Health and Saskatchewan Learning A Perinatal Program jointly offered through Continuing Education and Development for Nurses and Continuing Professional Learning with the College of Medicine. Note: University credit is not granted for CEDN learning events. Withdrawals Students may withdraw from a course, but should note that a first-term course must be dropped by November 15 (or February 15 for a course extending over both terms), and March 15 for a second-term course. Before withdrawing from a course students are encouraged to discuss this action with their advisor. Supplemental Final Examinations Supplemental examinations are not granted for clinical nursing courses. No supplemental will be granted in a course that has not had a final examination. To be eligible to apply for a supplemental final examination, a student must have obtained a final mark of 40-49% in the course. In addition, the student must have a weighted overall average and weighted nursing average of at least 60% for the academic term. Supplemental examinations must be applied for within three (3) weeks of the end of the examination period. University level policies related to supplemental examinations are outlined in the University Council Regulations on Examinations (1.4.6). March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 5

Post-Degree B.S.N. Option The Post-Degree B.S.N. Option (NEPS) is not a separate program, but rather an option within the existing undergraduate program at the College of Nursing. The purpose of the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option is to recognize previous university achievements of qualified students and provide them with the opportunity to receive a B.S.N. in a shortened period of time. It is available to students who have completed a baccalaureate degree, or have made significant progress toward a degree in another field. The option provides an opportunity for full-time intensive study with program completion in two calendar years. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan. In order to be 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 fees. Admission Requirements For more information please visit the College of Nursing Website. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Year 1 (48 credit units) NEPS 150.3 NEPS 151.3 NEPS 152.3 NEPS 153.3 NEPS 154.1 NEPS 155.3 NEPS 250.2 NEPS 251.3 NEPS 252.3 NEPS 253.3 NEPS 254.3 NEPS 255.3 NEPS 350.3 NEPS 351.3 * NEPS 352.3 NEPS 353.3 * NEPS 354.3 Nursing Elective (3 credit units) Students will choose one of the eligible nursing electives offered in that particular academic year. Requirements for Completion of Degree and Additional Information Requirements for Completion of the Degree Students with prior university credit(s) are advised to contact the College of Nursing to ensure proper sequencing and granting of transfer credit(s). All courses must be completed within three years of commencing the first nursing course. Withdrawals Before withdrawing from a course students are encouraged to seek advisement from their advisor. Supplemental Final Examinations (Post Degree BSN Option) Supplemental examinations are not granted for clinical nursing courses. No supplemental will be granted in a course that has not had a final examination. To be eligible to apply for a supplemental final examination, a student must have obtained a final mark of 40-49% in the course. In addition, the student must have a weighted overall average and weighted nursing average of at least 60% for the academic term.* Supplemental examinations must be applied for within three (3) weeks of the end of the examination period. Note: Applications for the supplemental examinations for the Post-Degree BSN Option courses have a shorter time frame. Please contact the Associate Dean of the College of Nursing. University level policies related to supplemental examinations are outlined in the University Council Regulations on Examinations (1.4.6). *Within the Post-Degree BSN Option each term has varying lengths of time. * (Students are expected to have at least one clinical experience outside of Saskatoon) Year 2 (38 credit units) NEPS 355.3 NEPS 356.3 NEPS 357.2 NEPS 450.3 NEPS 451.3 NEPS 453.3 NEPS 454.3 NEPS 455.3 NEPS 456.6 * NEPS 457.6 * * (Students are expected to have at least one clinical experience outside of Saskatoon) March 1, 2013 University of Saskatchewan Nursing 6