MSN vs MNSc

[raskol]

I have searched the internet and I am still confused. What is the difference between MSN vs MNSc. It seems to me that MNSc is mostly offered outside the US. However, one of the schools I am looking into, and quite excited about, for ACNP offers an MNSc. Would having the degree as compared to an MSN hurt me?

Thanks for any answers. I wouldn't have asked if I just couldn't find the answer elsewhere on the internet.

[youknowho]

Sorry, I have no clue. I had never even heard of a MNSc. My 2 cents would be to ask the school what the difference is, they probably get that question alot.

[llg, PhD, RN]

Probably no difference. Schools use different titles for the same basic degree. Sometimes, it's just tradition at that school. Sometimes it relates to the governance structure at the school -- which committee has authority over that particular program.

If the school is a reputable one, it usually poses no problem. However, it pays to ask the school to explain why their degree title is different from the common one -- and be sure to find out if there are any differences in the content or focus.

Ocassionally, an organization will require a specific degree -- and not be flexible about slight variation in titling. That could hurt you someday, but it doesn't happen often.