Need some help!

Hi there. I appreciate the link. It is an MSN degree but am unsure what an "advanced clinical nurse" is. You are right, in one of the student profiles, the student plainly states that she didn't want an NP program. And...it doesn't mention CNS either. I would hazard a guess that it is a general MSN with a concentration in policy and management.

I did a general MSN at University of Phoenix with a concentration in management and leadership. However, I knew I wanted a clincial component so I went back and did a post-MSN adult health CNS.

With you wanting to go overseas and work, a clinical MSN - like an NP or CNS might be more what you want. And...you have to consider what you can do with this degree once you come back to the US.

Glad to be of service. Just a word to the wise though. My background is ER (10 years in level one), I loved it and wanted to stay there. However, they wouldn't even consider a CNS, only NPs and not at the level one where I worked either.

A true CNS role is more of an educator who might work on policies and do more of an admin role. For me, that wasn't what I wanted. However, I will say though that by getting an MSN (versus say an MS in education), you will be putting yourself in a better position to teach later on.

Good luck.

Check out the international nursing master's at Columbia and compare what GM is offering you. These are not NP or CNS programs - neither of these would prepare you for what you would do as a specialist in int'l nursing - thinks along the nature of designing and implementing health programs. Enjoy your med/surg position while you're young. I did it right out of college and it was so exciting to be learning so much every day!