International Nursing
Educational Requirements
A large number of areas in Canada desire any registered nurse to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The degree may be a Bachelor of Nursing degree or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In addition, a person may need a nursing diploma in they desire to be a practical nurse in Canada. Degree programs will last for almost four years while diploma courses characteristically last for almost three years. Nonetheless, a large number of individuals engaged in nursing are still in college, but those pursing nursing currently are required to enroll in universities (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009).
Degrees on Offer
A large number of educational centers all over Canada offer a Bachelor of Nursing degree or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009).
Advanced Degrees/Specialties/Certificates on Offer
There are a number of advanced degrees, specialties, certificates that are on offer. A Master of Science in Nursing degree is offered in various institutions in Canada. There are also PhD programs in Nursing (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009). In addition, all Registered Practical Nurses are required to have a diploma in Practical Nursing.
Nursing Salaries/Benefits
The nurses’ salaries range between $64,000 and 78,000 on the basis of region of work and experience. Full time nurses working in isolated and remote areas can get a recruitment allowance of approximately $4,500. They also have a pension plan, and sick leave and vacation benefits (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009).Nursing Shortage
The number of nurses continues to decrease due to a high nurse demand (Mitchell, 2003). In 2004, Canada lost almost 6000 registered nurses. The number rose to almost 23,000 in 2006, and the shortage is presumed to escalate.
References
Canadian Nurses Association. (2009). Position statement: The nurse practitioner. Ottawa: Canadian Nurses Association
Mitchell, G. J. (2003). Nursing shortage or nursing famine: Looking beyond numbers? Nursing Science Quarterly, 16(3), 219-24.
