Difference between MN and MSN

[egamboa]

Hi everyone,

Is there any difference between MN (Master of Nursing) and

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)? If you could elaborate

on these degrees, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

[SandBetweenMyToes, BSN, RN]

Just a slight clarification...in Ontario, one as yet does not need an MN or MSN to be a Nurse Practitioner. You need an NP certification and to write and pass the RN(EC) (Registered Nurse in the Extended Class). While many NPs choose to go on and complete their Masters degree after certification as an NP (myself included), there are still many post Bachelors certified NPs in Ontario. I would bet this will change to keep pace with the rest of North America in the near future.

In Ontario, all the NP educational courses count as graduate level courses now, so one only needs to complete three more classes after the NP to complete the Masters of Nursing.

[kiran18kiran]

no diffre , just university make prog name .

[ILOVEnrsg2]

It is DEFINITELY different at Mt. Saint Joseph University at Cincinnati Ohio:

http://www.msj.edu/view/academics/graduate-programs/nursing_2.aspx

here' it clearly states: "What the MN degree program is not:

-A program that prepares the nurse for advanced practice positions, such as a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse practitioner

-A Master of Science in Nursing degree"

SO they're definition of MN does not equal a MASTERS of science in nursing in which you get to be an NP or clinical nurse specialist.

[Fiona59]

It is DEFINITELY different at Mt. Saint Joseph University at Cincinnati Ohio:

http://www.msj.edu/view/academics/graduate-programs/nursing_2.aspx

here' it clearly states: "What the MN degree program is not:

-A program that prepares the nurse for advanced practice positions, such as a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse practitioner

-A Master of Science in Nursing degree"

SO they're definition of MN does not equal a MASTERS of science in nursing in which you get to be an NP or clinical nurse specialist.

Uhm, you're posting in the CANADIAN forum discussing a CANADIAN education.

Different nation, different requirements!