I really want to get my nursing degree, but don't have the time right now to be in a time commitment in a traditional class-room setting. I'm hoping someone has had luck with an online program.
2007-01-09 13:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by lil lady 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Thanks for the advice!! There is a university in my state that is going to put their RN online this fall, so I'll wait for that. It;s just 15 months or so, and I already have a medical background and have had a few of the necessary classes, so it won't be too bad. The worst part is reminding myself that I can do this and that I don't have all the symptoms of things I read about!!
2007-01-09 14:28:07 · update #1
I'm not to sure where you are from, but in Australia we have University based and correspondence or distance education which also involves blocks of prac. (In a hospital or health care facility). You will find it difficult unless you are going in as a mature age student, if you have some recent nursing, study experience and discipline.
I originally trained as an Enrolled Nurse (level before Registered Nurse) in a hospital setting and then some 9 yrs later went back to uni as a mature age student full time. I found it hard for the first 6 months getting back into study but I had a significant advantage with my nursing experiences. My concern with the "on line" or correspondence (horrorspondence) training is the lack of hands on experience it offers. I know some of the girls/guys I went to uni struggled to put into practice what they were learning out of a book. Remember you are dealing with people and often at the most vulnerable times in their lives so you really need to experience it one on one. I think on line would be even more difficult as you often do not have access to colleagues, friends and other sources to bounce ideas and thoughts off. In particular it is good to be around others that have nursing/medical experience so you can pick their brains, I was still working part time whilst at uni and found it extremely valuable.
You can be assured that the workload will be high. If your disciplined you could certainly pick off a few subjects until you can devote yourself more fully.
Hope this is of some help and good luck. It is a very rewarding career but also a lot of hard work, the learning and experience continue every day
2007-01-09 15:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the online educational institution. If you take online courses at Missouri State University, then all you do is log in and look at the lectures for each course you signed up for. The instructor will set aside a time to discuss the course. I would think that the discussion would be saved for any student to go back into and read it later.
I don't think it will be much difference. It is more expensive than going to college, but factoring in price of gas; I don't know if it is more expensive. As long as you don't mind ever seeing your instructor, then go for it. You will be able to send the instructor messages. You might even get a phone number to call them. So it wouldn't be all that bad. You just will never know what they look like. But I guess that isn't really that important.
Good-luck with it. College life is a long tough project that seems to take an eternity, but before you know it, it is over and you are out there paying lots of money in taxes and trying not let your college loans drown you.
Also, make sure that the online educational institution is accredited. There are many out there that will take your money and give you a piece of paper that isn't worth anything.
2007-01-09 13:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clinicals are very strenous and physically, as well as mentally challenging. At the same time, the first three months of pregnancy causes you to be overwhelmingly tired. No way around it. Why don't you wait until you actually know what your in for as far as school goes. It will be extremely difficult to finish nursing clinicals, and school while pregnant. Not to mention all the germs and bacteria you will be exposed to. Plus, if you are able to make it through, you will of course want to stay home with your new baby. This is natural of course, but where does that leave you as far as your RN? I tried this many years ago, and as you can tell, it was too very overwhelming. I never did make it back to finish my nursing. To this day, even though I don't regret having my son, and then two more; I really wish I had waited until I had my degree. I wish you luck in whatever you decide.
2016-05-23 01:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE CAUTIOUS .. RN students have to have rotation clinical hours.. If they say u don't, don't trust them..they are lieing to u.. It's hard to do rotations ONLINE.. There are several programs where u can go from an associates to bachelors or bachelors to masters..online but BE CAREFUL
2007-01-09 15:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters
2007-01-11 14:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋