Can I do it? Am I making the right choice?

[CaStAwAy]

I graduated from a university in England (was an international student there) with a Hons Business degree back a few years ago, done a few random jobs, been thru some big changes in my life, now I'm reconsidering my career path and also the meaning of life. I'm thinking about going back to school and taking a course in Nursing. I'd love to help people and of course to have a stable and well paid job which is more important. I'm wondering if I could take a degree course and settle in Canada.

so, I recently discovered this 2 years BN course for degree holder offered by University of Calgary, I want to give a try, but I have a few questions, I appreciate some advice from you guys.

http://nursing.ucalgary.ca/undergradprogram/bn-degreeholder

1, Am I eligible to apply? if so, what kind of documents will they need? university transcript, language test result, letter of intend, apply on line, would that be all?

2, in my case, is it really hard for me to get in?

3, upon graduation, will I take a test and become a RN?

4, would there be some job opportunities?

thank you for your help, guys.

[Taylo040]

You'll have to look at what they require for enterance. Usually, the accelerated BSN programs for students who already have a degree require some science and few math prereq's. Also, if you're on the fence about whether or not you might even like the job, you should look into local hospital volunteer programs that allows you to work along with RN's and the heath care providers. It will give you experience, recognition, and test whether or not you even like it.

Good luck!

[littlemammanurse, BSN, RN]

As for nursing jobs out in Canada try looking at this website http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/ are quite a few job postings on there for nurses,I was able to get a job from there.But beware though nurses in Canada are having just as hard of a time finding jobs as nurses in the States.

[CaStAwAy]

You'll have to look at what they require for enterance. Usually, the accelerated BSN programs for students who already have a degree require some science and few math prereq's. Also, if you're on the fence about whether or not you might even like the job, you should look into local hospital volunteer programs that allows you to work along with RN's and the heath care providers. It will give you experience, recognition, and test whether or not you even like it.

Good luck!

I'm almost 30 years old, I just hope it's not too late, in this global economy climate, no matter what you do, having a stable job is a luxury, working in a medical field, I guess it's not so bad.

[CaStAwAy]

As for nursing jobs out in Canada try looking at this website http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/ are quite a few job postings on there for nurses,I was able to get a job from there.But beware though nurses in Canada are having just as hard of a time finding jobs as nurses in the States.

if you want to get a stable job in finance, I guess it's even much harder.