Psychiatric Nursing

Tuition is Year 1: $10,820; Year 2: $10,380; Year 3: $3,650; totals include mandatory fees, books, and supplies., and the application deadline is December 31.

Each week you will attend face-to-face simulated labs, complete virtual lectures and undertake clinical practice placements. In year 1 you attend mandatory labs and two practice blocks (≈225 hours). Year 2 adds further labs, three practice blocks (≈495 hours) and a placement at a satellite site such as Moose Jaw or Saskatoon. In the final four-month term you spend about 375 hours with a preceptor, sharpening skills and exploring an area of interest.

On graduation you receive an advanced diploma, meet the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan standards and can sit the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada Examination. Successful candidates become licensed RPNs and work in hospitals, long-term care, correctional facilities, community mental-health agencies or home-care. The credential also provides pathways to bachelor programmes.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, is a hands-on institution known for industry-focused technical and vocational education. Established roots and modern facilities support a practical approach to learning that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The Regina campus offers applied programs designed to meet regional and national labour needs, with a student body that includes a significant international presence and a commitment to experiential learning.

Programs cover a broad range of trades, health technologies, business and engineering technologies, with 27 distinct options that emphasize applied skills, labs and work placements. Strong partnerships with local employers shape curricula and create practicum and co-op opportunities, allowing students to build professional networks and accumulate workplace experience before graduation. Faculty with industry backgrounds provide mentorship and skill-focused instruction aligned with employer expectations.

Campus services support both domestic and international students through advising, skills development and career-centred workshops, helping graduates navigate job search and credential recognition. The college’s practical training model, combined with vibrant community ties in Regina, makes it a pragmatic choice for students seeking applied learning and clear pathways into employment across Saskatchewan and beyond.