I was contemplating on whether I should post this on the Canadian forum or the Student forum but I decided on the former because I'm interested in Canadian Universities:
I'm almost done my 4 year BScN program. I am thinking of applying for a MSN program once I complete my undergrad and pass the CRNE, of course. I want to take it sooner rather than later because I feel I have more "free time" to pursue something I really want. I do not really have a lot of financial responsibilities except my student loan (not a large sum since I decided to stay home) and credit card bill (which I hardly use unless I know I can pay it off monthly). On the other hand, sometimes I feel should go straight to work and wait for a little while, gain experience, pay my student loan and so forth. However, I'm worried that once I enter the workforce and stay for 3-5 years it will be hard to keep in touch with professors to get them to write me an academic reference that the universities ask for in their MSN programs. I just want to know how to increase my chances of being accepted to a MSN program. My inquiries are towards RNs who are pursuing or have completed an MSN program :
1) How much does your marks, CV, reference and purpose statement weigh in the admission process?
2) If you've been out of school for 5-6 years when you decided to take your MSN, who were your academic references? How did you keep in touch with them through out the years?
3) Does being part of the Honour Society and/or Professional Association increases your chances in getting in? How about extracurricular activities related to nursing during your undergrad years or in your workplace?
4) What are universities looking for? (i.e., are they looking for well rounded individuals or are they looking for persons who are dedicated to a specialty area in nursing for a special population)
5) Please feel free to give me tips regarding admissions.
To be honest, my two top schools are Ryerson and UofT. I just added York because it's within the vicinity. It will actually take me 2 hours to get there by public transit as suppose to 1 hour and a few mins to get to the other two schools. I'm not saying York is a terrible school but location wise, it's not in the safest area. Anyway thanks again, I really appreciate it. See you around on other threads.
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m_aidez
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To be honest, my two top schools are Ryerson and UofT. I just added York because it's within the vicinity. It will actually take me 2 hours to get there by public transit as suppose to 1 hour and a few mins to get to the other two schools. I'm not saying York is a terrible school but location wise, it's not in the safest area. Anyway thanks again, I really appreciate it. See you around on other threads.