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I am just finishing my BScN and am thinking about a MN or a Masters in Health Science. I was hoping for something online or would consider a part time in class. I am near Toronto.

I am also wondering what kinds of doors this would open. I do not really like the politics of being in an administrative position in a hospital. What types of jobs could I get? Also, is the pay really that much better? I know these positions often involve more tha 40 hr work weeks. So would I even make more money if you figure that in?

Thanks to anyone who answers.

PS Do you think a school like Athabasca has the same impact on a resume as say U of T? I personally think Athabasca is great, just wondering.

I am researching a Master's as well. So far, I have found that Athabasca offers thesis base and course base.

My friend is taking a Master's in Health Studies at Athabasca University and is loving it. She graduated in a post RN program as well in May. 02

I am not sure which route I want to take. Secondly, Memorial University in Newfoundland offers a distance Master's of nursing program on line. Laurentian (Sudbury) is doing a distance education program for a Master's but this is their first year offering it...that doesn't sit well with me because it's the first year and that tends to not have all the kinks ironed out.

I am late for this year but will think of enrolling for Sept. 2004. I will research this first because I want to see who will give me the most for my past employment/educational background.

Let me know how you are making out.

P.S. Try these links.

http://www.campusaccess.com

http://www.allnursingschools.com

http://www.distanceedcanada.ca

Sarah

FYI,

U of T does have a distance/online Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program which does give you a Masters.

This is the first year for University of Victoria as well, offering a online Masters. Their BScN program for RN's is great- fully online.

Specializes in MS Home Health.

I just finished a BS/MS excelerated program through Clayton College. I loved it. They have numerous science degrees. My major is nutrition. Very reasonable. I paid with a discount for paying up front in 2001/4800 and that included my books. They are accredited. Yes it has opened numerous doors for me.

http://www.ccnh.edu

renerian

I've been seriously looking into a combined Masters/NP program, and was wondering if anyone out there could give me some insight: both Athabasca and UofT have this program...which is better, and if I took Athabasca, would that restrict me from working in Ontario??

I'm considering the option of Master of Nursing - Advanced Nursing Practice Stream in Athabasca University (I'm a Registered Nurse in Ontario, registered with CNO, have a Bachelor degree in Nursing, graduated in 1998 from non-Canadian university).

I have several questions related to this university:

1. Do you know if this program recognized by CNO for registration in Extended Class and what kind of exam should I pass for this class?

2. Could I work as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario after graduating?

3. Is this university respected by hospitals and other employers in Ontario ?

Thanks to anyone who answers.

This is an old forum, but I'm hoping that my new post will bring this topic back to the top of the line, so there can be further discussion. My question really pertains to the masters of nursing offered at memorial university in newfoundland online. I was wondering if there is anyone who is taking, what their thoughts were with respects to the program, and if there were any people who have finished the program. Also, are there any other masters in nursing programs offered online in Canada other than Athabasca. What about an online MBA. Hopefully someone replies!!!!!!

I've seen that York university offers one either all distance or you can go in on fridays. Goodluck!

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