SASKATCHEWAN COLLABORATIVE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (SCBScN)
2021 – 2022
New Student Welcome Package
Regina Site
SASKATCHEWAN COLLABORATIVE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (SCBScN)
Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2021-2022 Welcome Package
Regina
Welcome to the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program!
Please read all sections of this welcome package carefully as there are several required tasks to complete with varying
deadlines. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in cancellation of admission or the inability to complete clinical
placement opportunities.
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE (NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2021):
☐ Register and attend one virtual mandatory Academic Group Advising or Course Registration Days session
- Session dates, times and registration instructions are listed in the “What is Mandatory Group Academic
Advising?” section of the Welcome Package
- Register for one session only
- Failure to register for a session by August 1, 2021 will lead to cancellation of your admission in the SCBScN
program*
*students coming off the wait list late in the summer may be granted an extension
☐ Complete the immunization requirements
- See attached “Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Students 2020-21” for detailed information on
immunizations processes.
- Please attend to the process in this document as soon as possible.
DUE AUGUST 1, 2021:
Submit the following documents to the SCBScN program by email, by either scanning or photographing them separately,
to: reginanursingdocuments@saskpolytech.ca. If you have any questions, you can include them in your email or call 306-
775-7989.
☐ Review and Submit the HSPnet Consent Form
- Review the attached “Identified Purposes and Handling of Personal Information and Personal Health
Information in HSPnet” handout prior to signing consent form
- Review, sign, and submit the signed HSPnet Consent Form C (parental signature is needed if you are under
18 years of age)
- Use your University of Regina ID for this form
Things to do before you start the program
DUE AUGUST 1, 2021 CONTINUED:
☐ Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (CRC-VSS)
- Must be dated six months or less prior to the start of the program. A CRC-VSS older than March 2021 will
not be accepted.
- Request criminal record check with vulnerable sector search from city police or RCMP and submit a
scanned colour copy of the original document
- Students that are under 18 years of age at the time of program start date must provide a criminal record
check (not including vulnerable sector search) to meet requirements of the CNUR 100: Community
Partnerships course. These students must then submit an additional criminal record check with vulnerable
sector search immediately following their 18
th
birthdate.
- Be prepared to produce the original hard copy upon request
☐ Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider or CPR for Health Care Provider (CPR-HCP) Certificate
- Must be dated year of entrance (2021)
- Please see attached “Risk Management Training Providers” information sheet for course registration
☐ Standard First Aid Certificate
- Must be dated year of entrance (2021)
- Please see attached “Risk Management Training Providers” information sheet for course registration
☐ WHMIS Certification
- Must be dated year of entrance (2021)
- WHMIS is provided by the University of Regina and is completed by new students via UR Courses
- You will receive access to WHMIS and UR Courses following your mandatory Academic Group Advising
session
- You must email a copy of your certificate to the program
Submit the following document to: nursing@uregina.ca
☐ Complete the SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract
- Review, initial, sign, and date the attached “SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability
Contract”
- Use your University of Regina ID number on this form
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2021:
☐ Attend SCBScN Program Orientation Session via remote delivery. Students are required to attend the session in
its entirety. If you are late or miss a portion of mandatory orientation, you will be removed from the program.
See ‘What is mandatory SCBScN Program Orientation?’ for more information.
DUE OCTOBER 1, 2021:
☐ Complete uniform fitting at Dorothy Pearl Uniforms (located at 357 Albert Street)
- See “What are the other supplies I need?’ below for more details
Things to do before you start the program continued
DUE DECEMBER 1, 2021:
Submit the following documents to the SCBScN program by email, either scanning or photographing them separately,
send to: reginanursingdocuments@saskpolytech.ca. Any questions or concerns can be included in your email.
☐ TLR® (Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning) Certificate
- Must be dated year of entrance (2021)
- Please see attached “Risk Management Training Providers” information sheet for course registration
☐ Respiratory FIT Testing
- More information will be available Fall 2021
Other training and requirements will be communicated to students as they progress through their program.
Students must meet the technical requirements for remote learning found here: https://www.uregina.ca/remote-
learning/technical.html in order to fully participate in courses.
Is there other training I will need?
Things to do once you start the program
What are the technology requirements?
Mandatory Academic Group Advising is required for all students entering the SCBScN program. At these sessions you
will meet your Academic Advisors and review important program information. All sessions will be offered virtually
through Zoom. Students will be provided with a Zoom link 24-48 hours prior to their session.
You only need to attend one session from the list below.
The Course Registration Days sign up button says ‘Currently in High School’ however this is open to all students in the
SCBScN program.
Date
Time (Saskatchewan Time)
Session Type
How to Register
Thursday, April 29, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Course Registration Days
Online
Thursday, April 29, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course Registration Days
Online
Friday, April 30, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Course Registration Days
Online
Friday, April 30, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course Registration Days
Online
Saturday, May 1, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course Registration Days
Online
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group Advising
Email nursing@uregina.ca
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Group Advising
Email nursing@uregina.ca
Thursday, July 29, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group Advising
Email nursing@uregina.ca
Once registered in a session, the faculty will register students in their required nursing courses. Students are required
to self-register in ENGL 100 and INHS 100. Students are encouraged to attend a session as early as possible to ensure
space in courses such as INHS 100 and ENGL 100. Students new to the University of Regina will be eligible to register
in courses starting April 29
th
at 9:00 a.m.
Failure to attend a session by August 1, 2021 will lead to cancellation of your admission in the SCBScN Program.
When registering for the stand alone Group Advising session type, please include: your name, UofR student
number, site, and session date you plan to attend.
During your Mandatory Academic Group Advising session you will:
- Get familiar with your program and available student supports
- Meet new classmates and your academic advisors
- Receive your fall schedule
- Learn about what it is like to be a nursing student
How to prepare for your Mandatory Academic Group Advising session:
- Have your acceptance letter with your University of Regina student number
- Ensure you complete steps 1 through 3 on the New Student Page HERE
- Bring paper and pen for notes (lots of information will be covered)
- Prepare a list of any questions you may have
- Review registration information provided prior to your session and ensure you can access UR Self-Service
and UR Courses
What is Mandatory Academic Group Advising?
Mandatory SCBScN Program Orientation takes place via remote delivery on Thursday September 2, 2021 from
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You will receive joining details and agenda by email closer to the mandatory SCBScN
Program Orientation date.
**Please do not confuse this with the optional Orientation Day at the University of Regina on August 27,
2021**
Students are required to attend the full day of orientation and arrive on time. If a student is late or does not
attend, they will be removed from the program.
Classes will begin on Monday, August 30
th
. Students are expected to attend and/or access their courses starting
on this date. Students can begin to access their course information via UR Courses on August 30
th
. Please note
that there will be no labs during the first week of classes.
Your regular SCBScN 2021 Fall class schedule will begin on Tuesday, September 7
(refer to UR Self-Service). The
Fall 2021 semester of the SCBScN program will be delivered via remote delivery.
The University of Regina will be hosting an optional virtual Orientation Day on Friday, August 27
th
. The event is a
great way to familiarize yourself with the University of Regina campus and learn about all of the different
extracurricular opportunities offered on campus. This popular event is the kick-off to “Welcome Week” and is
packed full of information. Attend the University of Regina Fall New Student Orientation, and start your career
off ahead of the rest! More details will be available online.
The Fall textbook list is generally available by early August. You may access your personalized list through UR
Self-Service. Students can order their textbooks online through UR Self-Service account or at Saskatchewan
Polytechnic (shipping charges may apply)
What is the Mandatory SCBScN Program Orientation?
What textbooks will I need?
What is the optional University of Regina Orientation?
Uniforms and Casual Dress
Mandatory Program Uniforms (Scrubs) – Standardized uniforms promote professionalism, role identification as
well as improved personal safety and infection control. All students enrolled in the SCBScN program are required
to wear a standardized uniform with the SCBScN logo and a year pin in the practice education setting (clinical).
The year one pins can be ordered from the University of Regina Bookstore.
Dorothy Pearl Uniforms – is the provider in Regina of uniforms for the SCBScN program. Students can visit the
store (located at 357 Albert Street) to be fitted for their uniform. Students need to be fitted by October 1, 2021;
uniforms will arrive in December, 2021.
Students represent the program. Students will be required to dress in “business casual” attire frequently
throughout the program. This may include community experiences, interprofessional conferences, delivery of
presentations and other activities. Health Authority personnel have the authority to determine if a student is
dressed appropriately.
Acceptable business casual:
Pants or trousers of a non-jeans material.
Dress shirt, polo shirt, sweater set.
A reasonable length skirt or informal dress with appropriate skirt length.
Blazer or business jacket can be added as an option.
Shoes must have a closed toe and heel in all community and clinical practice education settings.
Unacceptable business casual:
Jeans, shorts, or underwear as outerwear
T-shirts, shirts or other clothes with logos
Revealing necklines, bare midriffs or miniskirts
Bare feet, flip flops or excessively high heels
Electronic Mobile Device
This is a generic term for devices like the iPod Touch and smartphone (iPhone/Android/BlackBerry/Windows
Phone). The device will be used for the following services:
- SNapp web application: an online service used to capture things learned in clinical settings
- Nursing Central: an application which has been licensed for your use in the class and clinical environments.
For more information about the different devices Nursing Central operates with, please go to:
http://www.unboundmedicine.com/support.
A license for this software has already been paid for in your student fees, and you will be provided with an
opportunity to download the software once your first semester begins; please do not purchase a copy of
Nursing Central ahead of time.
What are the other supplies I need?
Nursing Central does not require you to be connected to the internet continuously; therefore students are not
required to commit to a wireless data plan while attending the program. A device that is able to connect to the
internet using Wi-Fi is sufficient. The device should be small enough to fit in your pocket; such devices as IPad,
tablets, etc., are not to be used in the clinical areas.
Other Required Resources
These items are available at the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic bookstores:
- Protective eyewear: Sealed Goggles with CSA/ANSI rated for Splash Hazard (indirectly or non-vented) with a
neoprene or elastic head strap (not cloth). Lenses are scratch resistant and anti-fogging.
- Face shield (optional)
- Stethoscope with bell and diaphragm head
- Watch with second hand or digital readout in seconds (an EMD is not a substitute for this requirement)
- Writing style guide for APA formatting
- Year one student pin
What are the other supplies I need? Continued
If you identify as an individual with a disability and/or health condition, the following steps must be completed
to access academic accommodations during the program. We recommend students complete this process prior
to the start of the semester. Academic accommodations are modifications made to the usual educational
institution procedures and/or the provisions of support services. Accommodations help create the opportunity
to demonstrate knowledge without fundamentally altering core course requirements. Accommodations are
determined individually, based on appropriate assessment and documentation, consultation with an
Accessibility Advisor, and instructional criteria.
If an assessment has not been done that indicates a diagnosis/disability:
1. Obtain professional verification of a permanent or temporary disability from your doctor or appropriate
heath care professional. Third party documentation will be required for your intake appointment.
2. Connect with either Saskatchewan Polytechnic Accessibility Services at 306-775-7436 or the University of
Regina Centre for Student Accessibility at 306-585-4491 to schedule an appointment for an assessment.
3. Once you receive a copy of your diagnosis/disability documentation from one institution, you must also
schedule an intake appointment with the other institution to ensure uninterrupted access to accommodations
since you will have faculty who receive accommodation information from only one institution.
If you have had an assessment done previously:
1. Call Saskatchewan Polytechnic Accessibility Services to schedule an intake appointment at 306-775-7436
2. Bring a copy of your diagnosis/disability documentation to your intake appointment with Saskatchewan
Polytechnic Accessibility Services where you will sign an accommodation plan
3. Register with the University of Regina Centre for Student Accessibility online here: https://uregina-
accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/
4. Bring a copy of your diagnosis/disability documentation to your intake appointment with University of
Regina Centre for Student Accessibility
Going forward in your program you must continue to register at each institution:
1. Register each semester with University of Regina Centre for Student Accessibility online: https://uregina-
accommodate.symplicity.com/
2. Register each fall semester with Saskatchewan Polytechnic Accessibility Services by phone or in person to
review your plan
3. Once the above steps are complete, accommodation letters are sent to the professors/instructors at their
respective institutions
Students must contact their professors/instructors at least two (2) weeks prior to any quiz or exam to discuss
and arrange accommodations. Please visit the links below for more information on accommodations:
Saskatchewan Polytech Accessibility Services (Regina)
https://saskpolytech.ca/student-
services/support/accessibility-services.aspx
306-775-7436
University of Regina Centre for Student Accessibility
https://www.uregina.ca/student/accessibility/
306-585-4491
Accommodation process
In Regina courses in all four years of the nursing degree are held at two campuses: University of Regina and
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Regina Campus.
It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with logistics such as parking, bus routes, and location prior to your first day of
programming. You should also become familiar with the student supports available: counselling, library services,
recreation and athletic services, housing registries and many more services that are available to students free of
charge or that are included with student fees!
Review both institutions’ websites (www.uregina.ca and www.saskpolytech.ca) for information on services and
programs, as well as the SCBScN Student Cohort Portal www.uregina.ca/urcourses/ as important information will be
posted here throughout your program.
The University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Regina Campus have specialized supports and services for
equity students. Please contact these supports if they are relevant to you:
Accessibility Services
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
StudentServicesRegina@saskpolytech.ca
306-775-7436
Intercultural Services
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
306-775-7595
Indigenous Student Advisor
Aaron Tootoosis
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
tootoosisaa@saskpolytech.ca
306-775-7380
Indigenous Support Coordinator
Christine Phillips
University of Regina
nursing.indigenouscoordinator@uregina.ca
Attend class, study hard, and make friends! If you ever need assistance or are unsure of what to do, please do not
hesitate to contact us at:
University of Regina
Faculty of Nursing
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Email: nursing@uregina.ca
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
School of Nursing (SCBScN Program)
4635 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4P 3A3
Phone: 306-775-7989
What other supports are available?
What else do I need to know?
Identified Purposes and Handling of
Personal Information and
Personal Health Information in HSPnet
Updated: July 9, 2019
Background
The Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is a secure web-based system that is used by several provinces in Canada. The HSPnet system contains information about
students in clinical placements within health agencies and other placement sites. Students authorize their educational program to use and disclose their Personal Information (name,
student profile) and to use (but not disclose) their Personal Health Information via HSPnet for the purpose of locating and coordinating placements as required for their educational
program. This document provides a summary of the national HSPnet Policies relating to the protection of student information within HSPnet. The full Policies can be viewed on the
HSPnet website at www.hspcanada.net
.
Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information and Personal Health Information in HSPnet
HSPnet policies ensure that Personal Information and Personal Health Information in HSPnet:
• Are collected, used, and disclosed only for purposes consistent with identifying and coordinating a student’s clinical placements;
• Cannot be used or disclosed without the consent of the student whose Personal Information or Personal Health Information is to be collected; and
• Are used by or disclosed on need-to-know basis only, and accessed by those involved in student placements from an educational program or placement site. Personal Health
Information is not disclosed to users outside of the student’s educational program.
Personal Information Collected
May include any or all of:
Uses of Personal Information
BY authorized users in the student’s
educational program
Disclosure of Personal Information
TO authorized users at the placement site
•
Student name
•
Student home address, phone numbers, email
addresses
•
Student number
•
Student photograph
•
Placement Preferences (1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd
choices
if offered)
•
Student gender
•
Student certification ID with registering body for
their discipline (e.g. RN Association, College of
Physicians and Surgeons)
•
Date of Birth: DD/MM (excludes year)
•
To contact students regarding
placement needs or status, or
regarding urgent issues such as
labour disruption at the placement
destination
•
To generate class placement lists,
confirmation notices and schedules
•
To maintain a student history of
placements
Student name is disclosed after a placement is accepted by the site and
confirmed by the educational program, to facilitate arrangements (such as
orientation and preceptor assignment) and as a record of placements. Name
may be disclosed prior to acceptance if the site has a reasonable justification
(e.g. to arrange a student interview).
Student email address (issued by the educational program) may be released
to support administration of computer access at the site.
Student certification ID may be released to sites if needed to coordinate
placement arrangements such as computer access.
Student gender may be disclosed in the following limited situations:
•
For allocation of change rooms and lockers at the site
•
For matching the gender of the student and supervisor (e.g. for homecare
visits where the client may specify a preference)
Date of Birth (DD/MM) may be released to sites if needed to coordinate
placement arrangements such as computer access.
Identified Purposes and Handling of Personal Information in HSPnet Page 2
Updated: July 9, 2019
Student prerequisite status as required by
placement sites (e.g. criminal records check, CPR
or other certifications)
To track student compliance with each
site’s published requirements for criminal
records check, CPR certification, etc.
Not disclosed
Student profile of educational or work history
relevant to placement requests
To facilitate a good fit between the student and the placement Site, learning experiences offered, and
supervisor/preceptor to be assigned.
Personal Health Information Collected
May include any or all of:
Uses of Personal Health
Information
BY authorized users in the student’s
educational program
Disclosure of Personal Health Information
TO authorized users at the placement site
Status of compliance with site requirements for
safety and/or infection control:
•
Information on a student’s immunity or
immunization status for vaccine-preventable
diseases such as Varicella, Diptheria/Tetanus,
Influenza, and Measles/Mumps or Rubella
•
Information on Tuberculosis status including TB
test and/or chest X-ray results
To track status of a student’s eligibility
according to the requirements of
placement sites
Not disclosed
Safeguards
• The accuracy and completeness of personal information within HSPnet is maintained through the use of system tools such as mandatory fields and formatting rules, and through
periodic reviews of data quality to identify the need for interventions such as user training or system modifications.
• HSPnet data is physically and logically secured in accordance with industry standards and best practices, including enforcement of strict rules for physical security and backups,
password protection at all points of access, and use of anti-virus software, firewall protection, and data encryption.
• Periodic audits of HSPnet transactions are carried out to ensure there are no problems and/or gaps in the user interface that might permit inappropriate access to or update of
data.
• Personal information on each student, along with their placement history, is retained until the student’s completion of or withdrawal from the educational program as recorded on
their HSPnet profile, or after the consent expiry period of six years, whichever occurs first. A copy of their Personal Information is available to a student upon request to their
jurisdiction’s Privacy Officer or the national HSPnet Privacy Officer.
Openness, Access, and Challenging Compliance
• An individual can access their own information as well as a complete description of the type of Personal Information or Personal Health Information used/disclosed and the
purposes for using or disclosing the information. Such requests can be made in writing by the student to the national HSPnet Privacy Officer and/or to the local Privacy Officer
within the student’s jurisdiction (contact information for each province or jurisdiction is available on the HSPnet website at
https://hspcanada.net/privacy-officers/).
• An individual may request changes to their Personal Information or Personal Health Information contained in HSPnet, or may register a complaint or challenge regarding the
handling of their information in HSPnet, by submitting a request in writing to the national HSPnet Privacy Officer or local Privacy Officer within their jurisdiction.
Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Student Information
Educational Program:Student Number:
First Name: Middle Initial: Last Name:
1. Permission to Use and Disclose Your Student Related Personal Information and Personal Health Information
By signing this consent, you authorize your educational Program (SCBScN/Regina) to:
Collect, use and/or disclose your personal information (name and student profile information that is under the custody and
control of your Program) to authorized staff of Receiving Agencies for the purpose of locating and coordinating an appropriate
placement experience (e.g. clinical practica, fieldwork, or preceptorship) as required by your educational program;
•
Use your student related personal information and personal health information relating to placement prerequisites, for the
purpose of tracking your compliance against Receiving Agency safety and infection control prerequisites for accepting
students. Placement prerequisites that may be tracked include personal information such as CPR certification or criminal
records check status, and personal health information such as immunity/immunization status of vaccine-preventable
diseases. Placement prerequisite information is used only by staff involved with your educational program, and is never
disclosed to users external to your educational program.
•
2. Consent Period
This consent is effective immediately and shall remain valid for up to six years, or shall be voided upon your completion of the
Program, your formal withdrawal from the Program, or upon written request as described below.
3. Your Rights With Respect to This Consent
3.1 Right to Refuse Consent - You have the right to refuse to sign this consent, and if you refuse your placement will be
processed manually at the earliest convenience of the Program and Receiving Agency.
3.2 Right to Review Privacy & Security Policies - A copy of the document entitled Identified Purposes and Handling of
Personal Information in HSPnet, which summarizes Privacy and Security policies relating to how we may use and disclose
your personal information via HSPnet, is distributed with this Consent Form. You may wish to review the complete Privacy
and Security Policies for HSPnet before signing this consent. The Privacy and Security policies may be amended from time to
time, and you can obtain an updated copy by contacting [email protected].
3.3 Right to Request Restrictions on Use/Disclosure - You have the right to request that we restrict how we use and/or
disclose your personal information or personal health information via HSPnet for the purpose of locating and coordinating a
suitable placement experience. Such requests must be made in writing to the placement coordinator for your Program. If
we agree to a restriction you have requested, we must restrict our use and/or disclosure of your personal information in the
manner described in your request. If this restriction precludes our ability to coordinate your placement via HSPnet, then
your placement will be processed manually at the earliest convenience of the placement coordinator and receiving agency.
3.4 Right to Revoke Consent - You have the right to revoke this consent at any time. Your revocation of this consent must be
in writing to the placement coordinator for your Program. Note that your revocation of this consent, or the voiding of this
consent upon your completion or withdrawal from the Program, would not be retroactive and would not affect uses or
disclosures we have already made according to your prior consent.
3.5 Right to Receive a Copy of This Consent Form - You may request a copy of your signed consent form.
Collection of your personal information is done under the authority of the privacy legislation that applies to educational institutions
in your province. For more information visit www.hspcanada.net/privacy-and-security/.
I hereby authorize my educational Program to use and/or disclose my personal information via HSPnet for the purpose of
locating and coordinating appropriate student placement(s) as required by the curriculum.
Signature of Student
Date
Name/Signature of Parent/Guardian
(if student is under 18 years of age)
Disclose your personal information to the owner and administrator of the HSPnet system, namely Provincial Health Services
Authority British Columbia (PHSA), to allow PHSA to indirectly collect your personal information to provide HSPnet student
placement services.
•
/
/
MMM / DD / YYYY
Student Consent with Parent/Guardian Signature - Form C - Revised: June 9, 2020
Page 1 of 4
Initials
SASKATCHEWAN COLLABORATIVE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (SCBScN)
SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract
Faculty and staff of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program, have
responsibility to the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA), Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), and the
general public to ensure that students and graduates of the SCBScN program are competent and professional in their
academic performance and nursing practice.
The SCBScN program expects all students to act in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the professional
responsibilities of a nurse. This document serves as a contract, outlining a selection of the behaviours and professional
accountability expected of all SCBScN students.
Prior to beginning studies in the SCBScN program, all students must review this document. Students are required to
initial the bottom of each page and provide a full signature at the end of the document to demonstrate their
understanding and agreement of the SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract. This
contract must be received by the Nursing Student Services office no later than the first day of fall term classes.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all lectures, labs and clinical experiences. The SCBScN program recognizes
circumstances do occur which might affect attendance; however, students will not be excused for absences, regardless
of the reason. There is no mechanism for students to make up missed time from lectures, labs and clinical experiences.
When students miss lectures, labs and clinical experiences they miss critical nursing knowledge and opportunities to
apply their knowledge and skills thereby impacting their ability to provide safe, competent nursing care. The program is
obligated to guarantee a minimum number of student attendance hours in the program to ensure that comprehensive
learning and evaluation have occurred. Students who miss more than 10% of lectures, labs and/or clinical experiences
may be unable to meet the course objectives and therefore, may be removed from the course.
Clinical orientations and other learning experiences that are assigned as mandatory program components must be
attended as scheduled, failure to do so will result in withdrawal from the course and may impact progress in the
program.
If students are concerned about meeting the attendance requirements, or situations arise during the study term which
will affect future attendance, students are expected to inform the program as soon as possible and meet with an
academic and/or nursing advisor to discuss support services available and future course planning options.
Social Media
The SCBScN program recognizes and values that social media is a significant aspect of student’s learning in the post-
secondary academic environment; however, students are expected to use social media in a responsible, professional
and confidential manner. Once a message is posted on the internet, in any form, even when privacy settings are at their
most restricted, the posted message is not considered to be private or confidential and must be considered a permanent
record online.
SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract
2021-2022
Page 2 of 4
Initials
It is never appropriate to post messages or photos about clients, patients, clinical placement settings, fellow students,
faculty, or staff. Even if the post does not include a name, other details may be used to identify who or what the post is
about.
If students are concerned about a situation with another person, the program, clinical placement area, or institutional
practice the student is expected to speak directly with the person or program representative involved.
Inappropriate use of social media will be addressed by the SCBScN program and may result in expulsion from the
program and/or the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This contract will be considered the first and
only warning about the consequences of inappropriate use of social media.
Program Communication
The four official electronic methods of communication between students and the SCBScN program are UR Webmail, UR
Courses, UR Self Service and Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet). Students are responsible for monitoring
these systems on a regular basis to ensure they stay informed of all changes, requests and communications concerning
the SCBScN program.
Students who do not check their electronic communication systems on a regular basis are at risk of missing key
information needed for the successful completion of the SCBScN program. Students need to be aware that forwarding
UR Webmail to another email account is unreliable and may result in missing important communications.
Risk Management
Students are required to submit various risk management documents by the posted deadlines. Failure to submit these
documents on time will prevent student registration in required courses. Since program courses are generally only
offered once per year, missing required registrations will result in a delay in program progression.
The required risk management documents and deadlines are:
Due by August 1, 2021:
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Immunization Record and Blood Test Results
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Health Care Provider (CPR-HCP)
Standard First Aid
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Due by December 1, 2021:
Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning (TLR®)
Respiratory FIT Testing
Renewal every 2 years while in program:
BLS-CPR Health Care Provider
Respiratory FIT Testing
Renewal every 3 years in while in program:
Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning (TLR®)
Renewal prior to year 4:
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract
2021-2022
Page 3 of 4
Initials
If a change occurs to a student’s Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search during the duration of the SCBScN
program, the student must notify the Program Head immediately, failure to do so may result in expulsion from the
program.
Once immunization records are assessed, it may be recommended for students to receive further vaccines. Students
can choose to not receive a vaccine; however, they must sign a waiver form acknowledging possible risks by remaining
unvaccinated. Many clinical agencies have policies regarding immunizations required by students and have the right to
refuse unvaccinated students entry to their environment; this may result in the student being unable to complete the
requirements of the clinical rotation.
Additional risk management documents will be required while in the program that are related to specific clinical
placements (e.g., Work-Based Learning Contract, Workers Compensation (WCB) forms, Confidentiality Agreements, FIT
Testing). Students have a professional responsibility to ensure that they have completed all the risk management
requirements.
Students are responsible for regular monitoring of their own risk management documents and ensuring they are up to
date. Students can find a record of the information they submitted to the program on HSPnet. Current, up to date risk
management documents are requirements for entering the clinical setting. Students who do not present up to date
requirements will not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience.
Professionalism
The nature of the study and practice of nursing places individuals in a position of trust in relation to clients and in a close
relationship with fellow students, colleagues and staff in the university and clinical settings. A student’s performance in a
clinical setting that does not meet the expectations of the experience has the potential to cause physical and/or
emotional harm to the client, significant others, and/or other health care providers; such performance may damage the
reputation of the educational program and institution(s) as well as harm the reputation of the profession of nursing.
As future nurses, students must adhere to professional nursing expectations, values, and ethics, which include respect
for inherent dignity and worth of the person, the pursuit of social justice, service to humanity as well as integrity,
confidentiality and competence in professional practice. In addition, students must adhere to legal statutes and
requirements governing the practice of nursing.
A student in the SCBScN program may be required to discontinue from their program of studies when the student is
found to be unsuited for the profession of nursing through consideration of competence or professional fitness.
University of Regina Undergraduate Calendar and SCBScN Student Handbook
Students are responsible for informing themselves on all University of Regina Undergraduate policies listed in the
Undergraduate Calendar (www.uregina.ca) and the SCBScN Student Handbook (Student Portal on UR Courses). All
policies listed in the above publications, even if not repeated specifically in this document, are expected to be adhered
to by all students.
SCBScN Student Expectations and Professional Accountability Contract
2021-2022
Page 4 of 4
Initials
I, ____________________________________, agree that my signature below reflects that I have read and agree to
comply with all terms in this contract. I acknowledge my responsibility to fully understand this document and all policies
listed in the University of Regina Undergraduate Calendar and the SCBScN Student Handbook. If I have questions about
this document or other policies relating to my university studies, I understand I can seek assistance from an Academic
Advisor, Nursing Advisor, Student Advocate, or other form(s) of Student Support Services.
Consequences for failing to comply with the expectations and responsibilities in this document may include, but are not
limited to, placement on probation or performance contact, assignment of failing grades or grade reduction, removal
from a course, dismissal from the program, suspension or expulsion from the University of Regina and/or Saskatchewan
Polytechnic.
___________________________ ____________________________
Signature Witness
______________________________ _______________________________
Student ID # Date
Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Students 2021-22
Congratulations on your acceptance to your program!
In order to ensure you are safe to enter the clinical setting, you will be required to
complete the following tasks:
Step 1:
o
Book an appointment with your Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner or go
to a walk-in-clinic and ask for the following blood tests to be completed:
1. Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (NOT Hep B Antigen)
2. Varicella Zoster IgG (NOT IgM)
IF you were born outside of Canada OR you are unable to obtain your childhood
immunization records (i.e.: records destroyed, born in another province etc.) please ask for
the following blood tests:
1. Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (NOT Hep B Antigen)
2. Varicella Zoster IgG (NOT IgM)
3. Measles IgG
4. Mumps IgG
5. Rubella IgG
Step 2: o The Campus Health Nurse will look up your blood work results
online at eHealth Saskatchewan.
Please do not submit copies of lab results unless requested by the Health Nurse.
IF: you were born in Saskatchewan, The Campus Health Nurse will also look up
your child / adult immunization records on eHealth.
**Please note: Campus Health Nurses are only authorized to access information that
directly pertains to the requirements for the clinical portion of your program.
(
i.e.: Immunization Records, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps and Rubella Lab Results)
IF: you have received child/adult immunizations outside of Saskatchewan
(including International Students) and you have these records, please submit them
via email as soon as possible to the Campus Health Nurse at the campus location
where your program is offered.
**Please include on the Subject Line of all Email communication:
• First / Last Name, Program, Sask Polytech Student ID #
Prince Albert Campus: Denise Bell [email protected]
Regina Campus: Jill Heshka [email protected]
Saskatoon Campus: Shelley McKay [email protected]
Step 3:
o
Once your program has started and the Campus Health Nurse has
reviewed your records and blood work, please wait patiently for your program/nurse to
contact you with a plan to book an appointment on campus or in your local area.
Please avoid booking appointments for immunizations and/or TB skin tests through your
Doctor’s/Public Health Office until you have received a plan from the Campus Health
Nurse. This will help you avoid unnecessary costs.
***All immunizations required for your program will be provided at the Campus Health
Offices at NO COST to the student***
NOTE: Please complete the blood work as soon as possible, this will ensure you are cleared
in time for the lab/clinical portion of your program.
We look forward to meeting you and we will be happy to answer any of your questions
and concerns at your first appointment! J
Sincerely,
Campus Health Services
RECOMMENDED TRAINING PROVIDERS
Standard First AID and BLS Provider (HCP) Basic Life Support (HCP)
**Ensure that you take BLS Provider or Basic Life Support (HCP) CPR “Level C” is
not accepted**
St. John’s Ambulance
http://www.sja.ca/English/Pages/default.aspx
Canadian Red Cross
http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/saskatchewan/first-aid-and-cpr/regina-
branch-first-aid-and-cpr
Heart & Stroke Foundation
https://resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca/courses click on “Find a course” and
search for “BLS” course
University of Regina
https://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology/dpsc/occupational-
testing/First%20Aid%20and%20CPR/index.html
Saskatoon area
Advanced First Aid & CPR Training – 306-220-0854 (advancedfirstaidtraining.ca)
TLR
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
http://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/part-time-studies/a-z-listing.aspx
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
RCMP
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/criminal-record-checks
Regina Police Services
Criminal Record Check – Regina Police Service
Saskatoon Police Services
Criminal Record Checks (saskatoonpolice.ca)
Please refer to individual websites for business information and details. This is not a comprehensive list of all
providers in Saskatchewan
