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Mar 10, 2008 05:13 PM

List of Schools offering 2yr (or less) fast-track Nursing degree (for ppl w/ prev deg


Hello,
I'm interested in being an RN in Canada (specifically Vancouver, BC). I already have a degree from a few years back, and it's not nursing related at all. I would like to get a nursing degree as soon as possible. I am aware that a few schools offer a 2 year program: UBC and the University of Calgary.

Could you please tell me allthe schools in Canada that offer a 2 year Nursing degree for people who already have a first degree (or at least, some post-secondary education)? I ask because I want to apply to all of them.


Thank you.

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from Fiona59
Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:46 PM

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Why do you want a nursing degree? That's something you haven't mentioned. It's also very important to consider.
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from mangosteen
Old Mar 10, 2008, 06:48 PM

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Fiona, I want a nursing degree because I want to work as a nurse in BC. I believe most of the provinces in Canada now require a degree as the minimum.

Those provinces that currently don't require a degree in nursing may soon will.
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from linzz
Old Mar 10, 2008, 07:38 PM

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I think there is one at Georgian college in Ontario, however after checking some stats on graduation rates, it seems that only 50% of those that started graduate, not sure why though. I think that there might be a few Universities in Toronto that do it, U of T, Ryerson and maybe York. You should check them out on the net.
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No. 4
from Fiona59
Old Mar 10, 2008, 08:06 PM

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What is your first degree in?

I am well aware of what the nursing requirements are in Canada.

I'm just interested in what your motivation is? Nursing school isn't for the weak or those looking for a job.
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No. 5
from mangosteen
Old Mar 10, 2008, 08:11 PM

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Fiona,
Thanks for your post.

My first degree was a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. Gen Studies essentially means having any 2 minors, and mine were in Psychology and Theology. For the rest of the courses, I had a wide gamut of courses, from Drama, to Philosophy, to some PhysEd courses, 1 Human Anatomy and Physiology course (wish I did the second part, too, but didn't!), one History, 2 English courses, some Music, some Fine Arts, a communications course, and some others.

My motivation in going to nursing school is simple: I want to work as a nurse.
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No. 6
from janfrn
Old Mar 10, 2008, 09:00 PM

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That certainly is a general education.
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No. 7
from Fiona59
Old Mar 10, 2008, 09:38 PM

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But why do you want to work as a nurse? That is a question that you will be asked.

"I want to work as a nurse" isn't an answer. Do you know what the working conditions are? What area of nursing you are interested in?

With your education you should have developed research skills and be able to easily obtain the information you are asking for. Insead you are asking working nurses and students to spend their time off providing you with this information.
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from Apollorn
Old Mar 10, 2008, 10:01 PM

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U of Calgary has a 2 yr RN degree. I'm pretty sure it's U of Calgary, migth be U of Alberta? Dunno the exact name of the school, but it's definitely in Calgary. My friend's wife took it after she finished her B.Sc. degree.
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No. 9
from mangosteen
Old Mar 11, 2008, 04:18 PM

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Tanthalas,
Yes, U of Calgary has a 2 year Nursing Degree program for those with a previous degree.

If anyone else knows of others, please post here.
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