Students in Canada have many career opportunities available to them. One of the most in-demand professions is that of nursing, with more and more openings available all the time. While many nurses originally received a degree in nursing, many other people who wish to become nurses later in life are no longer on the outside looking in. Instead, they can choose to return to school and enroll in an accelerated degree program and study either in person or online. There are many fine colleges and universities that offer accelerated nursing programs in Canada.
Those students wishing to study in person should consider such schools as the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto. Each of these schools let students earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with the University of Toronto offering a Master’s degree. To be eligible for these programs, students must have already earned a Bachelor’s degree in another field and be wishing to change careers. Transfer credit is given for completion of general education classes, and students must satisfy prerequisites for nursing classes by taking some basic science classes. These can include Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition. These degrees can be earned in 16-24 months of study including both classroom work and clinical events in local health care facilities.
Students looking for online accelerated nursing programs in Canada can choose from many top-quality schools. Among these are Western Governors University, Chamberlain College of Nursing and Asuza Pacific University. All of these schools offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing that can be completed in less than two years. These schools are very good for working professionals who need to schedule their classes around jobs or family responsibilities. After completing these degrees, students are eligible to become licensed nurses in Canada.
