The best nursing universities in Canada according to QS World University Rankings offer quality nursing programs.
Nurses in Canada are divided into 3 types:
- Registered Nurses (RN). To become an RN, you need to obtain a 4-year bachelor's degree: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing. For example, the University of Toronto offers a two-year course of study, but for it you need to first get at least 10 credits at the university. This is called "second-degree input" or "compressed BScN."
- LPN, licensed nurse practitioners. The course includes 4 semesters (2 years), after which graduates are ready to work with patients. LPN nurses can solve more complex issues, assess which qualified professional they will need to turn to for help.
- Registered Psychiatric Health Care (RPN) is a specialized prestigious course that is only available in a few schools across the country.
The cost of studying in Canada is high, but the quality of education is excellent, and the practical experience in hospitals is unmatched. The price of tuition varies from 40,000 to 150,000 Canadian dollars for the entire program, depending on the location of your school, on the size of the classes and the demand for the course.
