While searching the internet I came across something that directly disputes a statement made in an earlier thread from a Canadian nurse about direct entry to nursing programs.
Anyhow, just to clarify, direct entry programs are graduate programs for non-nurse majors.
I cannot find the old thread to update but, wanted to share that not only does Canada endorse direct entry but that they have them as well.
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McGill University offers both Masters and Phd level education. McGill has a unique "Generic Masters" program in which individuals who have hold a non-nursing degree, with no previous preparation in nursing, can complete a masters of nursing. http://www.nursing.mcgill.ca/
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This is akin to the type of program that I am in.
I guess it was the sweeping generalization from the poster who wrote that Canada didn't accept "the" american direct entry program that made it stick out so much in my mind. Come, on there is no "the" program in the US anyhow.
Okay, while I still need to look into it to be sure, it seems like from what you are sharing that my program will indeed be recognized, (since it is a two year program). This is good news.
Gen
What exactly are you trying to do? If it is to work in Canada, and going thru an accelerated program in the US, then it is still not accepted. If you are going thru an accelerated program in Canada, you can work with it in Canada, but it doesn't mean that it will be accepted in the US. There are immigration policies that habe to be dealt with, and currently the Accelerated programs, where offered, are only good in that country.
Things may change, but I wouldn't bank on it right now, if your goal is to work in Canada, make sure it is a program that will be accepted there. And currently Ontario requires a four year degree. Do your homework on this.
I would not begin a program if I was not 100% sure that it would be accepted for what I wish to do.
Don't forget that what you do in Quebec or Ontario or Alberta or wherever may also not be recognized in other provinces... It's a mess!!! Each province sets their own standards for registration, so if you want to work in Canada it's best to contact the nursing board in the province you plan on working in to ask them what they accept. Anything else could be unreliable.
suzanne4, RN
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What exactly are you trying to do? If it is to work in Canada, and going thru an accelerated program in the US, then it is still not accepted. If you are going thru an accelerated program in Canada, you can work with it in Canada, but it doesn't mean that it will be accepted in the US. There are immigration policies that habe to be dealt with, and currently the Accelerated programs, where offered, are only good in that country.
Things may change, but I wouldn't bank on it right now, if your goal is to work in Canada, make sure it is a program that will be accepted there. And currently Ontario requires a four year degree. Do your homework on this.
I would not begin a program if I was not 100% sure that it would be accepted for what I wish to do.