are online nursing degrees valid, how does it work...?
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To by knowledge the only nursing degrees available online are for masters and doctorate.  Simply because you have to do rotations and they have no way of monitoring that. You will have to find your own placement for rotations and most hospitals, etc want you to be with a school that they are associated with (main univ.). If it's accredited by the Dept of Education it's able to be used anywhere. However, most R NOT...I tried to get a degree online..I only had 3 classes left when I found out that my degree I was getting could only be used in Ohio..nobody else took it. So, I wasted a lot of money and time. I would check the schools accreditation and actually ask someone if you can get a job with it.  Ask your local hospitals --where they hire...if they would hire you with an online degree.
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Online degrees are growing in popularity. It will still be a few years before they are at the same level as traditional degrees, but I believe they will get there eventually.\n\nI have heard of a few employers rejecting an application because the only education was an online degree. However, I have heard of others who took the degree at face value. It really depends on the employer.
199476
No accredited university sells their degrees. What you need to watch out with these face diplomas is that some companies not only provide the paper, they even have a telephone service that will pose as the university registrar and claim the degree to be valid. If the soldier offers to give you the number to call to verify is degree, don't accept it- or better yet.. DO take the number, then go and look the phone number up yourself. If it's a different number, there's your first sign. Chances are if it is a different number, then when you call the number you found, you'll see that it is indeed fake.
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I also applied to an online college (AIU Online). It seemed ok at first but they were not very helpful and gave me false information. This is why I opted out, however, it was after I had received a pell grant. If you are having doubts, change your mind. Online colleges are ok for if you need to complete a simple course toward your degree. But simply getting your degree strictly from an online university isn't the way to go. Unfortunately, I found out almost too late. Good luck!
1156462
Yes, they do.  In fact, I completed my entire first degree online; I never stepped foot in a classroom.  However, they work only as well as the student works.  You must have a lot of intrinsic motivation to complete a degree online and you must be able to work well unsupervised.  I did mine at Athabasca University.  It's a good institution and has good instructors who help you through your course work.   Good luck.
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Yes there are many but are they from accredited institutions? Need to be very careful about that since only those from such an institution will be nationally recognized. If it's accredited I'd go for it. Check this website for the list of online degrees that are nationally accepted\nhttp://www.classesusa.com/index.html;jsessionid=28DAF55801F2B047E9694454F35ABC2E
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They are a good way to get a degree for people with limited time, such as working parents, etc.\n\nMy friend received her master's degree through online courses.  It took her only one year as opposed to the normal two years.  She had to write papers and participate in weekly chat groups, but nothing very extensive.  While she's enjoying the salary hike thanks to having her master's degree, she says that she didn't really get a lot from the courses themselves.  She also admits that she didn't put as much effort into it as she could have, though.\n\nIf you were able to choose either online courses or a traditional classroom setting for your bachelor's degree, however, I would definitely opt for the classroom!
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Online classes can work for people who are very motivated, who don't need much direction from a professor, and who don't mind not having the interaction with others in a classroom.\n\nI teach some distance ed classes, and many students like it. The students who do tend to be students who are working and going to school at the same time, are older and have been out of school, and have specific vocational goals for the classes. Students in our traditional age program have not liked it as well, miss the interaction and social experience that is a growth experience in the traditional college age group.\n\nIf you are taking classes on line try to take them at the best institution that you can. Try to take it at an established university or college that doesn't just do online classes (those that have a traditional campus as well as distance education) and make sure the college is regionally accredited (not just accredited by the Home Study or Distance Education Association, accreditation by whom does not give assurance that the college is considered the same as other colleges.\n\nWhen you are looking at an online program, ask the college what their graduation rate is and what their students do after they are graduated.\n\nSo, the answer is more complex than yes or no. It depends on what you are looking for, what the type of school is, and what you are more comfortable with.\n\nGood luck!
337331
You can obtain schooling through many schools. some probably in your area, however, to become licensed as an RN or NP, you still need to do clinicals. They will take time. I am not sure how many hours it is because i did my schooling the conventional way, but you can do most of the class time online. However, you say that you are unable to attend school, so I am not sure how you will attend clinicals.
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Online degree programs are great for being efficient. You can usually work more at your own pace and are not dependent on being at a specific location. This saves you a lot of time and makes it easier for you to keep working while being in school.  Also, many schools handle assignments, notes, discussions, and quizzes over the web. This means that you can work and participate anywhere with an Internet connection, and turn in your assignments at any time of the day.\n\nThere are many benefits to get a degree online vs. in a traditional classroom setting. Here's a site with a lot more great information on some quality online schools and programs:\n\nhttp://www.college-scholarship-hound.com/index.php?t=onlineschools\n\nGood luck to you in your search!
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Be cautious with online schools. Most "online" schools don't have good reps. Consider your options carefully. \n\nThere are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that also offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program. I strongly recommend that you look at some of those. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\nDuke University\nDrexel\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nBabson\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Illinois\n\nAnd there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus. \n\nGood luck.
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An on-line degree can be just as valuable as one earned through a traditional, on-campus degree program--if the on-line program is sponsored by an accredited/credentialed college or university that has a solid reputation.  \n\nThe question really should be whether an on-line program can meet your specific educational needs as well as a  traditional program.  Before you rush off to enroll, stop a moment and consider whether or not virtual learning is right for you.\n\n\nIs the class or program of study offered by an accredited university?\nDoes this university have a solid reputation in the field in which you will pursue your coursework or degree?\nWhat sort of training do the instructors have?\nHow long will it take to complete a course or program of study?\nAre all of the classes taught on-line or will you need to attend a real classroom some of the time?\nIs the class taught in real-time (meaning you'd have to log on during specific hours/times/days), or is time management up to me?\nHow much will it cost me?\nAnd, finally, is there any financial aid available to me?\n\nIf, after working through these questions, you're satisfied with your answers, an on-line degree program may well be a good match for you.\n\nGood luck!
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All depends where you live and what you need to do to get your nursing degree.\n\nThere is a nation-wide critical shortage of nurses.  It is only getting worse for the next few years.  Then as the population ages, we're still going to need more nurses.\n\nThe upshots are that you only need an associates to qualify for an RN, and that you are pretty much guaranteed a job as soon as you graduate.\n\nThe down side is that you must be able to do the (sometimes disgusting) various tasks required of nurses.
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I applied and took courses through them, and they told me that there is no differentiaion between getting your degree from them online, or going through an actual art institute.\n\nAs a former HR recruiter, I will say that employers differ on their views between online degrees and traditional degress, but, for an Art program, I would think that the impression would be better if it was obtained in person.  \n\nI did take an art course through them, and I'll have to say that it was difficult trying to do a course like that through the internet.  I have taken other online classes, and I think it all depends on the subject matter.
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Actually, there are! You have to type in Nursing schools:on-line!!! There are many that will on offer an LPN to go to an RN, but there are many that will take you from being a novice to being able to get your RN degree on-line! You will still have to do your clinicals in hospitals, nursing homes, surgery centers, etc. It can be very exp. but there are many on-line grants also. The counselor will help you from whatever school you enroll in!
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You can't get one totally on line...they want to meet you face-to-face at least a few times during your coursework, and you have to do practicums and your practice teaching at a school site. However, many universities offer a substantial portion of their textbook-type coursework online. Check with one near you, or look at one like the University of Phoenix...but be careful to be sure the ones you look at are legit. You don't want a "degree" that's useless when you go to get hired!
963884
Online degrees offered by respected, traditional universities generally do not notate that the degree was obtained online--you won't have to mention it, and the employer won't know the difference.  However, online diploma mills that only offer education via the internet have never been respected by employers.  Just hearing the name of the institution will make their eyes roll into the back of their heads.