Program for fourth year nursing students launched in North Battleford
Collaboration between three post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan and the Prairie North Health Region has brought opportunities for nursing students to the Battlefords.
North West College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the University of Regina are piloting nursing courses of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in North Battleford.
According to the Dean of Nursing at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Netha Dyck, the program offers opportunities closer to home for fourth year nursing students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon and the University of Regina, while also meeting the needs of the greater population.
“There is a continued need for registered nurses in Saskatchewan, so we can help to address that need by providing nursing education in more Saskatchewan communities, and provide students with educational opportunities in or close to their home communities,” Dyck said.