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Q: Online Nursing Degree?
I'm looking to possibly start doing a total online RN nursing degree if possible and if I can afford it. I already have a Bachelors in Sociology and not sure if any of my credits will transfer. Can anyone recommend a school that is legit (preferrably not University of Phoenix, etc.) but rather a larger well-known university that may have all of its classes online? I know it is a long shot, but never hurts to ask! Thanks so much, and if you can provide a website for me to look at that will help your chances at getting the 10 points. =)

A: Well the answer about Chamberlain might bear qualification, That program is for people who are already nurses, registered nurses with associates' degrees can get a BSN online. You have a degree in Sociology. I think the first answer I see here is right, you can't do a nursing program without practical hands on training. I'm not an expert, but I did explore nursing programs for my son. Most of them have a set of fairly specific and common prerequisites, then like any bachelor's program a general education component that you've likely met, then professional courses specific to nursing. Likely some of your sociology degree courses will transfer and help, but I suspect all the professional nursing courses will have to be taken in person.

Q: Online Nursing Degree; age, pay, time....etc?
Hi, I'm interested in obtaining an online nursing degree in the future. I'm aware that when I get to 11th grade I'll be able to study for a phlebotomy degree, but does that hold true when it comes to getting an online nursing degree too? If that's the case I'd rather get an RN degree next year seen as they pay is much better. Any information would be very helpful, BTW I live in Ohio.

A: You can't get a nursing degree online, until you pass the state nursing boards. Once you have a nursing license, then you can go to college online. The reason for that is: you have to do your nursing clinicals and you can't do that online. So before you apply for a nursing degree online, you have to be licensed as a nurse already. Good luck.

Q: Has anyone been hired with an online nursing degree?


A: You should ask potential employers whether they would be able and willing to employ a person with one. Even if you may find someone who got a job. it may not get you a job in any area you would consider working. Our hospitals used to employ trainee nurses who had a 6 month in class training, but now it is all 2 years, no online courses. The nurses have insisted on this standard.

Q: Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?
i have been searching for midwifery universities in southern california and only came up with two... so is it possible to just go to college for nurse practioner then take an online course to get a degree in midwifery.

A: May be this site can help you http://www.a1onlineeducation.com

Q: Nursing degree online?
Is it possible to earn an Associates Degree in Nursing online and attend clinicals at a local hospital? The reason I ask is that my husband and I are currently stationed overseas with the military and we won't return until 2010 and I have always wanted to be a Nurse

A: Visit the base education office where you are assigned and ask them all about Excelsior College and the nursing program there. They will know a bit about Excelsior and can help you with testing requirements. http://www.Excelsior.edu

Q: What is a good school for online classes toward a Nursing degree?
Online schools costs a lot and I don't want to waste my money. I want a good one where the credits will count. I also have prerequisites to take.

A: University of Phoenix online Florida Institute Technology

Q: Nursing, -- Excelsior college... can someone really receive their nursing degree online? Is this a reputable?
college? What states would not accept this degree? I know, I know, who would want a nurse with an online degree but after looking at all the prerequisits on nursinglink.com, I realize to get a degree, without the hands on, my gosh at the phenominal amount of knowledge you receive! Its so intense all the material to learn... Maybe with an online degree, you can actually do clinicals onsite with a cna or med assist position... I'm sure they're not idiots. There is such a nursing shortage right now.... Need your thoughts... especially from someone in the medical field.

A: I for 1, got my RN degree from excesior, and i absolutely love it! i feel they prepared me well, and i'm lovong being an RN. That being said, you have to be either a paramedic or an LPN already to get into excelsiors RN program, and there is a clinical. It is test out, and it's 3 days long. Don't EVER let anyone tell you that a RN that got their schooling online is a bad nurse. Excelsior is accredited and they make sure you know your stuff before you get out.

Q: Why are online Geography or GIS degrees so rare?
I'm trying to find one, but they are so few. Why are these degrees so rare? I would love to study geography online. That's my passion, and I would go for it (even a Bachelor's degree) in a heartbeat if I could find one. I see plenty of online nursing degrees and teaching education degrees, which seem like they would require more hands-on education. But no geography degrees? Everything I know about geography, I've taught myself online. It's like a hobby. I would love to pursue a career in geography or GIS, I have no degree yet, and I wish I could find one online. Doe anyone know why they're so rare?

A: Hey Trevor, To answer the question as to why online GIS degrees are so rare - it's because GIS is entirely dependent on advanced software. Most of the software used professionally (local governments, environmental agencies, etc) is extremely expensive. This makes it difficult for distance learning because the students will not have access to the software required to learn GIS. Although there are some free versions of GIS software available, they are not used often in the professional realm of GIS. Therefor they are not used in GIS education. Imagine learning auto mechanics without tools or a car to work on. You may be able to develop a background in the theory of auto mechanics, but would be clueless as to physically utilizing your knowledge. This same concept applies to GIS. As to geography degrees, they are becoming more popular but have yet to reach the status that is required to offer online degrees. I would look for focuses that utilize GIS as a secondary tool. For example, look into environmental geography or social geography. These fields, that are less dependent on software and driven more by theory, will have more options available in terms of online degrees. Hope this answer helps you out!

Q: What online nursing schools are there?
Can anyone list a decent one that isn't DeVry or Phoenix? DeVry requires a 'fee' which is redundant, and I don't like Phoenix Online. I'm well aware a lot of a nursing degree online requires in-clinic hours, and that's fine. Any suggestions would be great. It has nothing to do with getting out of the house; it has to do with a list of things ~ Transportation, or people having -jobs- that restrict their time. For me it's job; I need a class I can attend during my day job, since I work nights as a waiter, and my day job is in an office.

A: Quite a few of them apart from DeVry and Phoenix :) Some of them are Walden University Online, Australasian College of Health Sciences, Norwich University, Post University, Loyola University, University of Saint Mary etc. You can look up these along with numerous other online colleges and universities along with their degree reviews at http://www.onlineedublog.com/ and then decide where you wanna enroll. Good luck!

Q: Do accreddited online nursing degree programs (BSN) qualify us to take the NCLEX test?


A: yu need to ask a councelor associated with the online site you still need to take clinicals in person

Q: How can you find an online college to finish my nursing degree through?
I have almost two years of nursing completed but had to drop out due to a divorce and relocation to another state and the local college wants to transfer in less than one year of credits. Before the nursing program I was in pre-occupational therapy and had completed three years there before transferring to nursing.

A: Check out Columbus State Community College. They have many on-line courses that apply to nursing.

Q: Has anyone ever gotten an online nursing or medical billing degree?
Tell me as much as possible about your experience?

A: You cannot get a nursing degree online. You could possibly complete some prerequisites online, such as English, basic math, or basic science. But nursing course must be taught by an accredited school, and typically have a laboratory and clinical component to them (working in a controlled/artificial environment, and working with real patients). Typically, RN nursing schools in community colleges are about 2-3 yrs, and university will take about 4 yrs; -- both depending on how the highschool science and math grades are! The competition to get in is quite fierce, as there is a shortage of both nursing faculty and clinical places for students to practice. So an applicant would want to keep high, and pile on the sciences! (You can become an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in about one VERY full time year, at a community college.) Then, after school, while you work, you can go on for Continuing Education units that will give certifications -- such as a specialty certifications in Labor and Delivery, or Neonatal Care, etc. You could also go on to Master's Degree and become a Certified Nurse Midwife. In the meantime -- while you are still in high school and even in college, you could go through a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, and get a job on a hospital unit or in a nursing home as a CNA. That would not only prepare you to be a better nurse, but also would help you see whether nursing is the place for you. Here are some useful sites that discuss CNA training, which is typically pretty short (12 weeks -- but varies): http://www.essortment.com/all/certifiedn... http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/fa... http://www.nursingassistantcentral.com/B... I do not know anything about medical billing certifications. i hope this helps! Please post again with further questions. Kathy (MSN, RN)

Q: Online Nursing Degree.. Help?!\?
I am an LPN student at the moment and I recently signed up for an do-it-yourself LPN to ADN program. It seems legit. The company is recognized by the NLN and is accredited in every faction. You enroll into the prereqs and various nursing classes, they send you your books, you study, let them know when you want to take the CLEP exam, fly out to a different state for a week for clinicals, and voila you're an ADN. Then you take your NCLEX to become registered. I'm excited and it all seems great. I'm not too worried about the lack of clinicals, because basically the only thing an RN does that a LPN can't do is IV push which I'm sure is easily mastered with practice. However, my mom, (RRT) says not to do it, because of the lack of clinical experience and that once a hospital sees how I got my degree, no one will hire me. Is this true? I mean, if I passed the state boards, why wouldn't they hire me? Not to mention the horrible nursing shortage everyone hears about!? Should I go for it or not?? Any opinions??

A: I wouldn't trust it. Do you really want the first day to push an IV to be the first day on the job? I highly doubt that this is legit. Even with the clinicals the increase in responsibility may be a shock, please try and make things easier on yourself and find a program that is concerned with preparing you to work and not just preparing you for the NCLEX. Being able to pass the test is not the same in being competent in the hands on side of the job. ADD: I read too quickly and didn't realize there were some clinicals. One week still sounds really short to me, and why would you want to do clinicals in a state that may have different laws than the state you will work in? Obviously it is possible to move to another state, but it still sounds harder than doing it through a regular program in the state you plan on working in. The nursing shortage may not be bad (or existent) in your area. Even if they need someone, they still may not hire someone if they are not confident that they were trained suffiently. You represent the facility, and if you mess up because you didn't get enough training then you will make the facility look bad, it may even be a legal liability for them to hire you. Even if it is acreditted, someone could claim that you messed up because the hospital didn't use discretion when considering your odd little program.

Q: What do you think of online college degrees?
I am thinking about continuing education online. I want to get my bachelor's degree in nursing. Of course, they sound fairly easy to deal with. Does anyone who has done this have advice?? I am an LVN now and want to continue.

A: There aren't a lot of online choices for a bachelor's degree in nursing from start to finish. The challenge is that you have to do a lot of hours in a nursing program in clinical settings and there's just no easy way to do that online. That said, there are some very good online programs for people who are already RN (or even LPN) from diploma and associates programs who want to progress to the bachelor's level. There are also some very good master's level programs. These require that you already have some level of certification and that you have a place to practice your skills (ie: you work in a patient care setting). If you pick a regionally accredited school (and in nursing you'll also need professional accreditation) then you'll find that online coursework is actually harder than the in-the-class counterpart. The online class only changes the venue and not the material covered - nursing is one of those things that is best learned (most often) in the practical lab environment. Make sure the school you're looking at is accredited (regionally and professional) and that your state will accept a degree from that school as eligibility to take the nursing exams before you spend any time or money.

Q: Where can I get cheap Nursing Assistant training online or in the SouthFlorida area?
I am trying to get my CNA degree (Nursing assistant degree) and was wondering where I can get inexpensive training online or in a classroom, preferably under $200. I live in Pembroke Pines, FL. If you know of any sites or school locations, please tell me.

A: I'm sorry to say, you cannot get CNA training online. The CNA course has some classroom teaching time, but is VERY "hands - on" --- and this can only be done in a laboratory and clinical environment (working in a controlled/artificial environment, and then working with real patients). (You can become an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) in about one VERY full time year, at a community college.) In the meantime -- being a CNA is an excellent introduction to the world of nursing. It not only prepares you to be a better future nurse, but also would help you see whether nursing is the place for you. What i would encourage you to do is to start finding out about CNA programs in your home area. Often a good place to do this is at the academic guidance counselor's office of the nearest community college. They might be able to guide you to some CNA programs. Their advice is free, so no harm in asking. Sometimes, hospitals have training programs, so you might try asking at the job / hiring office at a nearby hospital. One internet search method you might try is (without the quotation marks) "nursing assistant school + {your zipcode}" Or use the words "Certified Nursing Aide program" Or, "CNA training" (plus your zipcode each time.) If you live in a more rural area, it might be harder. i hope this helps! Please post again with further questions.