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!!
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How could one learn nursing from a web site?  Don't you have to actually do the work, in person, on patients?  I could see if some of the academic credits were available on line, but not the entire RN program.  I, for one, would not like to be tended by a nurse who had not learned "hands on," as it were.
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I know three women who are in the process of going from LPN to RN.  The one who is somewhat ahead in her classes says it significantly easier going from LPN to RN that it was getting the LPN in the first place.\nThat's the extent of what I can contribute to your question other than good luck to you!
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Try Nova Southeastern University.  They have A LOT of online programs, and my optician earned his degree there (though I don't know if he earned it online or not).
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I am a recent nurse graduate.  I attended a associate degree program in nyc.  Now I am entitled to take the NCLEX, which is the exam which you need to pass in able to become a Registered Nurse or you can say "RN" which is just an abbreviation or nurse.  The more technical term is Registered Nurse.  The hospital volunteer guy is wrong.  \n \n So, that's a registered nurse, you have to have a degree, either 2 year, which is associates, 4 year, bachelors which is the best minimum education a nurse should have, and extra 2 to however many for a nurse practitioner.  An associates degree is still acceptable and I am able to take the same test as a bachelor graduate, but more  education is better.  Some facilities don't take associates degree, just some though.\n  \n As a nurse practitioner, you will have a specialty, many of them to choose from such as family NP, pediatric NP, Psych NP, etc.  You are able to prescribe meds, just as the others have said.  NP's usually work with an MD.  Some states allow NP's to work independently, meaning you can have your own Nurse practitioner clinic, like a doctor's clinic.  NP's are still RN's so they do bedside care as well.  NP's usually have a higher salary.  Other types of higher educ. RN's are midwives and nurse anesthetists.    \n  \n There are soooooooo many Nursing types.  Some of them still surprises me, like forensic nursing.  Nurses do paperwork and patient care.  If you want you can just do paper work and be a manager or you can just be with patients all the time.\n   Consider Nursing, hope I helped you.  If you want anymore info, just ask.   oh yeah you do clinicals in the hospitals , etc  ...like residency, and DON'T do online programs, u still have to go to clinicals anyway and it won't be as beneficial as the classroom experience and online programs for this major are probably still not approved by your state nursing board and also employers will question ur education.
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Are you talking about the Army paying through the GI Bill, or does the PA National Guard have a program like the OH National Guard where they will pay 100% of your school tuition totally independent of the GI Bill?\n\nIf you're talking the National Guard program, check with your unit.  I don't know anyone who's used the program in the OH National Guard for an online college.  Although if they're accredited, I couldn't imagine why you couldn't.
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Not so sure about that. The nurses I know are fairly burned out after a few years. If you intend to go into health care administration I think you would eventually like to get an MBA. R.N. is a certification rather than a degree. In some states people with Associates degrees are able to apply to become a registered nurse. I believe you take the NCLEX. Anyhow, RN's are in demand for a reason, there's a high turn over...and it's hard work. Nobody wants to deal with a "code Brown" at 3am. If you TRULY want to be a nurse, go ahead and go for the RN. But know what you are getting into. Some people love the field. If you want to be on the business side, apply to B-school, and get an MBA. Only a fool goes into medicine, doctor or nurse for the money.
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I have a neighbor doing that right now through Un. of Phoenix.  First, she's paying over $200 per credit which is no cheaper than the local community college's online program, so I think she made a mistake.  What I read online is that the CEO has just resigned in March I believe it was.  I've also read on boards that there is question on the "certification" of the professors involved, not all check content regularly, and some may have faked their credentials and the university never really checked.  I've also read that they grade too fairly passing students who should otherwise be failing.\n\nAnother issue I've heard is that many businesses are not considering degrees through these online degree programs as legit because of the questions of passing failing students and teachers without credentials.\n\nI'd check local community colleges first.
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Yes! My very first experience in clinicals was at a hospital that was ranked the WORST VA hospital in the country. I now know why. Nurses treated us like we were in their way when actually we took all the "busy" work from them. They just have a routine and I guess students tend to disrupt that. Just use each rotation as your research to help you decide where you want to work (or don't want to work) when you graduate. Know that it's not the nurses that give you the grade. Remember these experiences when you become a nurse (and you will) and have students working with you. I had a FANTASTIC rotation this semester (my 3rd) on a unit where I thought it would be terrible and boring. The nurses were amazing and so appreciative of what we did. As you gain knowledge and experience, you will find that nurses are happier to have you since your scope of practice is larger and it's less work for them. Keep your chin up and remember that no one can treat you badly unless you let them! Report any nurse that is less than accomodating to the hospital and your instructor. We had that happen at the above mentioned "yucky" hospital and our instructor had our back. She quickly informed the nurse that it was a teaching hospital and if she wasn't willing to do so, she should find a non-teaching hospital to work at. Love those instructors!
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Certified Nursing Assistant is not hard, but, you may need to be sure where to do this. You may need to take you classes and/or certification test in Texas. This about all I know, but, it does not take long, maybe 6-12 months of training. I know people who do this, but, not real up on it. Check around the Corpus Cristie area on the Inet and see if you can find Info for schools. I will search a little too, no promises. Maybe someone give you more info than myself.\nWell, I am back. Not real good finding you something. But try these; \nhttp://www.top-colleges.com/v/medical.html?source=ov-tc-can\nhttp://universityofphoenix-info.com/index.html\nIt look like it may require a 2 year degree (A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science (I guess)).\nBut, if you can contact a College you may at least feel them out for more Information on this. Sorry I not know more. :-( Most Technical Schools or Colleges can do a LPN in 2 years, and it better pay. ;-p
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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of reputable colleges that offer distance learning education leading to a teaching certificate.  First, which state's teaching certificate do you hope to earn?  Go to that state's department of education home page and look for certification requirements.  Many states will include a list of colleges with state-approved programs.  You can also try inserting keywords into your browser's search engine like "new jersey secondary certification distance education" or something similar.  You will get tens of thousands of hits.  I would then go to the advanced preferences setting and limit my search to .edu domains.  There are many books at Amazon that you could purchase that feature guides to online degrees.   Be sure to get one that is no more than a year old.  Major universities around the nation, and zillions of smaller ones, are adding new routes to certification via distance ed. And many programs are far cheaper than traditional, in-person schools.  No room and board!  No lab or health clinic fees!  No parking stickers!  But the VERY most important thing?  Make absolutely sure that the institution is fully accredited by a recognized accrediting board!  If the school isn't accredited, all your hard work and money will be wasted!!  Good luck--I personally think distance ed is the wave of the future in education.  I am working on a Master's degree in Science Ed--in my jammies!
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Any accredited school where the nursing graduate acquires an Associates of Science degree in Nursing.  A degree that upon completion, entitles you to test for your RN license in the state in which you live.  Some licenses will work in multiple states and some states would require you to retest if you ever moved, so you should check on the RN license requirements for your state if you are considering going out of state to attend school, and move back home upon completion or vice versa.  If the school you find that best suits your personal needs and will allow you to become a registered nurse is located in the state you plan on residing in once you graduate, then you should be fine.  Keep in mind that this only licenses you as an RN.  I guess circumstance would allow you to work in Pediatrics or not.  If you want to become a Pediatric nurse, meaning a person that not only has an RN license, but further education to allow them to specialize in children's health, you would more than likely be looking at a bachelor's degree in nursing.  It should be relatively easy finding a school that offers an RN program, but depending on where you live, finding a school that would allow you to get a bachelors degree in nursing with a focus in Pediatrics may be a little more difficult.  Again, that all depends on where you live and how easy it would be for you to make that decision to attend.
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I have seen ads in my local paper for hospitals willing to pay tuition.  Nursing is a critical shortage in almost every state.  Do some research and see if you have a local hospital that is willing to pay for your education in exchange for your loyalty when you graduate.
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LOOK FOR A SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR RN AT THE END OF THE FIRST 2 YEARS, AND THEN CONTINUE WITH YOUR BSN.  IN OTHER WORDS, GET ENTRY INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM (NOT JUST "PRE-NURSING") RIGHT OFF THE BAT.\n\nI know too many people who have done "pre nursing" only to find there are limited spots in the actual nursing program at the end for their first 2 years.\n\nCheck out your local community colleges.  The one near me offers a wonderful nursing program (low cost too), you get your RN at the end of the 2 years.  Then it's easier to get into a 4 year school to finish your BSN (called "RN to BSN" programs).\n\nAlso, if you get your RN you could work full time and finish your BSN part time.  Most hospitals will pay for you to finish your BSN if you are their employee.
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If you were hospitalized...would you want your nurse coming in and saying he/she received their degree online?...there are too many hands on techniques to learn...it is certainly acceptable for continuing education...progressing to a BS or for certain certifications...but not for your entry level degree.
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contact GA Dep Of Health, state nursing board, state licensure, or even national nursing league via phone or email - you should be able to find phone number or email address on the internet.  They should be able to tell you. Also it depends on which state you practice, Nursing Board may have student loan assistance so that as long as you stay in the same state, they forgive some amount of your student loan in return. good luck!  we need more good nurses.
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Nurse anesthetist would not be a good choice for someone who isn't into chemistry.  Plenty of nurses get through nursing school with a little hard work to get through the classes that trouble them.  There's always tutoring for the more difficult courses.  Nurses are currently being paid quite well.  Have you considered a careet in public health and epidemiology.  Math and biology strengths would do well in that particular field and that is truly where the greatest impact is made.
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I am almost sure you cannot do that anymore.It used to be called "grandfathering"  But all is not lost.You clinical skills should help you in a nursing program.Why not go for R.N. LPNs are not as well trained as R.N.'s and they are supposed to function under the direction of an R.N. but believe me they don't.They aren't as respected in the medical community either.