Nursing or Teaching?

[MissDixie7]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Dixie from Australia. I am thinking of moving to Canada initially in the Live-In-Caregiver program, but am now thinking of studying Nursing or Teaching or Early Childhood Education to get a job in those fields in Canada.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions to help me on my path?

I've already got a Bachelor of Arts so to do the nursing or teaching I need to do a Masters of Nursing or Teaching which is 2 years full-time.

The other thing I thought of was coming over as a live-in-caregiver, then finishing my studies in Australia externally so I could have the qualilfications by the time I finish my two year contract as a live-in caregiver.

Let me know!!

Dixie

 

[harry_aussie]

Hi Dixie,

Master of Nursing will be my first choice. Good opportunities in the field of Nursing.

 

[MissDixie7]

Hi Harry,

That is great you think that, as I'm starting to really research everything and nursing is so univerally needed. Thank you for your reply!

There are two types of nursing currently needed in Canada - Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. The first requires a degree in Nursing. Though could I start of as a Nurse Practitioner?

Dixie

 

[Allegra66]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Dixie from Australia. I am thinking of moving to Canada initially in the Live-In-Caregiver program, but am now thinking of studying Nursing or Teaching or Early Childhood Education to get a job in those fields in Canada.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions to help me on my path?

I've already got a Bachelor of Arts so to do the nursing or teaching I need to do a Masters of Nursing or Teaching which is 2 years full-time.


The other thing I thought of was coming over as a live-in-caregiver, then finishing my studies in Australia externally so I could have the qualilfications by the time I finish my two year contract as a live-in caregiver.

Let me know!!

Dixie

Dixie, firstly, what is your first degree in. You mention a BA but this does not mean you will automatically be able to do a Masters in Nursing. As for teaching, if it is Early Childhood Education then yes, you will have to study for the ECE here in Canada for two years. Depending on what your passion is and the type of income you are hoping to make. As working as an ECE would not give you the type of income Nursing would. As both jobs fall under the regulated type, you would be better off coming here to do your studies as most Canadian provinces tend to be very regulated in these areas and tend to prefer qualifications from within Canada.

 

[MissDixie7]

Hi Allegra66,

Thank you for that information and the suggestions. I have a Bachelor of Arts. Interestingly, I have found two Universities in Sydney, Australia that have a Graduate Entry for their Masters of Nursing programs so I am just consideringthem and looking at other courses.

Yes, having ECE qualifications is not going to be making me much money, and it is important to try and make good money to get established in Canada. I do love the kids though, so might see if eventually I could specialise in paedriatrics (?) or family nursing.

I will most certainly consider the suggestions you made about having qualifications from Canada, rather than Australia

Thank you!

Please keep reading this everyone, and offering your suggestions if you can!

Dixie

 

[Pippin]

I don't know how anyone could do a Masters of Nursing without having your Bachelors of Nursing first.

 

[MissDixie7]

I know! It is amazing but true. I have a B. Arts and there are new courses that are two years full time intenstive!

 

[harry_aussie]

MissDixie is right USYD is one of the universities that offers the course. MissDixie are you an Australian ?. If yes then why go to Canada and pay international student fee. Complete your studies here and then go to Canada because your degree will be easily recognised.

 

[MissDixie7]

Hi Harry,

Yes, I am 100% Aussie, and after reading lots of things over the last couple of days think I would most certainly get my nursing qualifications here, and then move over there. I've applied for mid-term intact for two different courses, and will let you know how I go. Thank you for your help and thoughts everyone.

And now, just to ask more questions of everyone while I've got your attention, just checking, should I just go for the lower grade nursing qualifcation or the higher Degree-based Registered Nursing qualification? I think both are accepted under the 38 skilled workers job list. I'm thinking it might be best to go ALL OUT and get the proper degree, but in the matter of expediency, should I just get the enrolled nurse course done. Any thoughts??

Dixie

 

[harry_aussie]

Hi Dixie,

There are plenty of opportunities in case you are a registerd nurse, be it Australia or Canada. You are looking at 4 to 5 years time down the track if you want to be a registered nurse in Australia or Canada. Choose the track and destination wisely, so that you wont end up paying high international student fee.

 

[Pippin]

Hi Again.....The NOC 38 list has been outdated for several years and was replaced by the NOC 29 (now on hold), but in both cases, nurses were definitely required. The lower qualified nursing would be a Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) and that programme takes about 18 months total here to complete ($13,000 + books & lab $2,500 + health, bus pass, student fees $$1,500.) LPNs work hard on the front lines providing the bedside care and working under the direction of the BSN or BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 3 to 4 year programme, $30,000 +.) The BSN has far more scope in workplace and population, as well as significantly higher salary. The LPN, being paid less, may find there are more openings in an acute or residential setting and supporting activities of daily living in people's homes through agencies. LPNs can port their education into BSN programmes when they wish to upgrade their qualifications, but it will add up to a year longer to the whole process. There are waiting lists to get into the programmes once you have your prerequisites done. I am sure they vary by Province. The fees quoted are for RESIDENTS OF CANADA and do not include living expenses. An international student would expect to pay MUCH MORE.

 

[MissDixie7]

OK Pippin and Harry, and all of the others,

I will keep reading and learning, and considering my options. I think I would study the B. Nursing here in Australia, but will consider doing the lower grade nursing course.

Thank you for your help and keep providing me with information if any ideas come to light peoples!!

Dixie