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Diploma of Registered Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  • Regina, Canada
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus

About the program

Hybrid bridging certificate for internationally educated nurses seeking Saskatchewan registration.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Registered Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses
  • solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: group clinicals in Regina.

Career outcomes

  • Registered nurse practice in Saskatchewan hospitals
  • northern health facilities
  • community clinics
  • long-term care facilities

Curriculum

  • 36-week hybrid certificate (up to two years allowed to finish) of online courses plus on-site labs and group clinicals in Regina
  • with preceptored clinicals elsewhere in Saskatchewan. Prepares internationally educated nurses to meet regulator requirements for practice in Saskatchewan.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A letter from the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan or the regulator in the applicant province recommending the candidate
  • programme-specific English test results. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Duolingo 110
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
  2. first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
  3. the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
  4. 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  5. then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,500 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$50,948 CAD

Program details

CampusRegina Campus
Faculty or schoolLeslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInternational students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    May 2028

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.