Practical Nurse Re-Entry

Practical Nurse Re-entry is an applied certificate program for individuals who:

• have previously been registered in Canada as licensed practical nurses and are eligible for re-registration in Saskatchewan
• are practical nurses but have not been registered in Canada as licensed practical nurses and require or want to prepare to write the national registration exams (Assessment Strategies Inc.)
• want to update and evaluate their knowledge and skills

You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to reach the competencies required for a beginning practical nurse graduate.

This program is available in full through distance and/or part-time continuing education. For complete program information, check the program page.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit may be options for receiving credit. For further information see the PLAR candidate guide (pdf) or the transfer credit page.

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Basic Computer Operation (COMP 170)

You will be introduced to basic computer concepts. The course content includes computer components, hardware, software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn will prepare you for further courses, such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.



Fee: $199 (online), $317 (print)
Additional costs: Required print material

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: TBA	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. NR, PNRE and PNRY students only. Call 1-866-goSIAST to register	Home Study (Print)
CRN: 02-53	September 9, 2013 - November 15, 2013 Registraton deadline Sep 27 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register	Homestudy (Print)
CRN: 03-29	January 13, 2014 - March 21, 2014 Registration deadline Apr 11 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register	Homestudy (Print)
CRN: 03-30	March 24, 2014 - May 30, 2014 Registration deadline Apr 11 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register	Homestudy (Print)

Health Assessment for LPNs (NURS 227)

You will learn how to perform a health history and physical examination of clients in various stages across the lifespan. You will explore the challenges related to aging. The assessment will include physiological, spiritual, developmental and environmental data. Your 12 hour lab experience will help you gain expertise in documenting a health history and performing a physical examination on a healthy adult.



Fee: $670 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-43	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Practical Nurse Re-entry students. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)
CRN: 03-1009	April 2, 2013 - June 24, 2013 Register by Mar 22 Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Health Challenges of the Adult (NRSG 215)

Your studies will focus on the concepts of growth and development. Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specific health challenges of adults. You will explore the area of infection control, and discuss the concepts of microbiology and selected specific microorganisms. You will learn about emerging infections and communicable diseases in Canadian communities.



Prerequisites: Issues and Trends for Practical Nurse Re-entry, Interpersonal Relationships for Practical Nurse Re-entry, Health Assessment, Pharmacology for Practical Nurse Re-entry




Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-46	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Health Challenges of the Older Adult (NRSG 216)

You will discuss the growth and development of the older adult and the concept of health aging. Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specific health challenges of older adults. Using the primary health care approach, you will explore chronic health challenges specific to various body systems and approaches to their management.



Prerequisites: Health Challenges of the Adult




Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-47	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Interpersonal Relationships for Practical Nurse Re-entry (NRSG 214)

You will explore the concept of self in relation to others. You will review basic therapeutic communication skills. Through reflection and understanding your nature, you will experience awareness, personal growth and development of critical thinking skills. You will focus on therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on caring, advocacy and diversity.



Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-42	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Issues and Trends for Practical Nurse Re-entry (NRSG 213)

Within a caring, holistic context, you will explore current trends and issues (including holistic health, primary health care, health promotion and determinants, teaching strategies and legal/ethical issues). You will also examine the changing role of the LPN and the culture of patient safety.



Prerequisites: Basic Computer Operation




Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-40	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Nursing Arts for Practical Nurse Re-entry

You will study the development of basic nursing competencies related to vital signs, elimination and specimen collection and isolation technique. You will complete three lab and theory components from NURS 161, Nursing Arts 1.



Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology 1 (162), Sociology 1, Graduate of Continuing Care Assistant program after 2000




Fee: $600 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-49	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Nursing Specialties for Practical Nurse Re-entry (NRSG 218)

Your studies will focus on the concepts of holistic nursing care related to specialized areas of nursing. You will study rehabilitation nursing, palliative care, mental health nursing, family centered perinatal nursing, pediatric nursing, community nursing and perioperative nursing.



Prerequisites: Health Challenges of the Older Adult




Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-48	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)

Pharmacology for Practical Nurse Re-entry (PHAR 201)

You will study the basic concepts of pharmacology and related nursing responsibilities in the context of patient safety. You studies will focus on drug classifications, drug preparations, drug actions and interactions and the channels of drug administration. You will study selected drug classifications in depth. You will learn how to research drugs and perform drug dosage calculations. You will also learn about nursing responsibilities related to drug administration. You will receive information about Canadian drug laws, use and availability.



Fee: $450 Additional costs: Text(s) and print materials

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 09-45	September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Ongoing registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST	Home Study (Print)