what are your thoughts on getting an online nursing degree? good idea or no?

pfr305 asked: clinicals are not online of course. apparently there is some confusion…. i was wondering about getting an online nursing DEGREE. the clinical courses are still in a hospital. i was wondering if anyone had any experience doing this through university of phoenix or something of the sort.

can any1 recomend a specific online nursing abbreviation dictionary to help me in my studys?

Lynz Lou XxX asked: I have just started in a hospital in the uk and all the nurses use abreviations… I wondering if any1 could help me out with a web site to answer my questions or recomend a book?

Just wondering if anyone has gone through an online nursing program? How does it compare to the class room?

lil lady asked: 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. 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... 

What do you think of Excelsior College’s online nursing program?

LiL asked: I am thinking of attending the online program for my nursing degree. There is a two year waiting list for schools in my area. I rather not wait to go to school

What courses can I take online while in high school for a start in nursing?

sarah asked: I want to take maybe a couple of courses online, but I am still in high school. Theres no nursing course online, but there are things like sociology and psychology. Can anyone give me a list of courses I can take?

What are the best schools for online NURSING?

abigailbanksabi asked: I am trying to get into nursing but am having a difficult time finding the right on-line course. Does anyone have any suggestions or can give me a little direction. I have no experience with nursing and I only have my high school diploma and I do not have time to attend a class so I must do it on-line. Please help!

Are online nursing degrees frowned upon?

khyoung69 asked: Like a good majority of the world, I’m contemplating going back for a nursing degree. I’m 40 with 2 small children (5 and 3) and would like to be flexible. Are online nursing courses frowned upon? There are obviously some that require onsite training but for those that don’t, is that the best approach? Are there any reputable online programs that are accredited?

What is a good online nursing program for LPN to RN?

studentnursey asked: I will graduate LPN school in September and want to pursue my RN online. I’m looking for something with an accredidation and within a reasonable price range. I live in southern Ohio. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Should I enroll in Excelsior online nursing program or traditional nursing program?

Mrt M asked: I’m currently a military corspman and eligible for the Excelsior online nursing program, I spoke with a local nursing program and they said I completed 40/60 pre-reqs for their accelerated BSN program. Is better to finish with excelsior(Have already been accepted with them) or try an traditional nursing program?

Anyone has experience taking an online nursing degree class at the University of phoenix?

voodoo asked: I was just wondering what anyone’s experiences are with this. I live in Washnington state. Online classes are great and all, but how do you really earn a nursing degree online without the hands on and lab experience that you would get in a classroom?