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Abigail
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Would doing my Bachelors of Science in Nursing online be a good idea?
In my opinion, doing my BSN online would be a major help. Not only would it cost less due to being online(at least that's what all of the online college websites are saying) but I could also work a nursing job at the same time as learning and not have to worry about being overstimulated and/or overwhelmed. Would this be a good idea though?
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Isabel Dominguez
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Isabel’s Answer
Hi Abigail!
Getting your BSN online can be a great choice if you’re organized and enjoy flexible learning. It can save money, cut down on travel, and let you work in nursing while you study, giving you both practical and academic experience. Online learning allows you to set your own pace, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. But remember, it takes good time management and self-motivation. Make sure the program is accredited and has quality clinical placements nearby. With a good balance of work, study, and self-care, it can be a smart and affordable way to earn your BSN.
Getting your BSN online can be a great choice if you’re organized and enjoy flexible learning. It can save money, cut down on travel, and let you work in nursing while you study, giving you both practical and academic experience. Online learning allows you to set your own pace, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. But remember, it takes good time management and self-motivation. Make sure the program is accredited and has quality clinical placements nearby. With a good balance of work, study, and self-care, it can be a smart and affordable way to earn your BSN.
This was super helpful, thank you!
Michelle M.
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Hi, Abigail !
Thank you for coming here to be informed about a Nursing Education and Career !
To start off, there are two things that I hope that are not disappointing to you, but they're reality. No, one cannot get the full spectrum of nursing education and training online through a website. Especially for a Bachelors Degree. Secondly, you would NOT be able to practice as a Nurse BEFORE you get your Licensure, while you are doing an online path. For any of the direct service, hands on medically related careers, one MUST do the entire path in person, on site, around other students, with a professor there and equipment to learn and handle.
You will need the energy, time commitment and dedication to doing this in person. It is a serious profession, with lots of responsibility and developed insight that can only come from in person study, and you'll need above average communication skills as well which are honed in person. It's a very heavy people oriented field and should never be done online.
You will still have to spend quite a bit for tuition online, not much lower than in person and online is not necessarily lower in cost than in person for all colleges. This is not a path that one should think of "easy ways" for. It is a specific education and training and there's a lot to learn. Working as a Nurse is indeed overstimulating and entails a lot of work, going from patient to patient, remembering their care regime, so if this doesn't sound suitable for you, you may want to explore other possible careers. It's a challenging, high energy path that ends up being very rewarding at the end if you really are meant to be a Nurse. There's a lot of spontaneous activity that won't happen online and you will need to be used to the atmosphere and feel comfortable in it. You'd be working with injured and sick patients and some of them will have behavioral health problems in addition to what you are assisting them with. You may as well know the reality since it seems as though you have put personal specifications on the education part. I left a link below to some videos you can watch that can inform you.
Learn more about this career. The limitations you've described about yourself may or may not align with the educational path or becoming a Nurse, but you can explore better suited careers before you start any education for it. I appreciate that you are exploring and asking questions and it always pays to obtain information.
Best wishes in all you do !
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Thank you for coming here to be informed about a Nursing Education and Career !
To start off, there are two things that I hope that are not disappointing to you, but they're reality. No, one cannot get the full spectrum of nursing education and training online through a website. Especially for a Bachelors Degree. Secondly, you would NOT be able to practice as a Nurse BEFORE you get your Licensure, while you are doing an online path. For any of the direct service, hands on medically related careers, one MUST do the entire path in person, on site, around other students, with a professor there and equipment to learn and handle.
You will need the energy, time commitment and dedication to doing this in person. It is a serious profession, with lots of responsibility and developed insight that can only come from in person study, and you'll need above average communication skills as well which are honed in person. It's a very heavy people oriented field and should never be done online.
You will still have to spend quite a bit for tuition online, not much lower than in person and online is not necessarily lower in cost than in person for all colleges. This is not a path that one should think of "easy ways" for. It is a specific education and training and there's a lot to learn. Working as a Nurse is indeed overstimulating and entails a lot of work, going from patient to patient, remembering their care regime, so if this doesn't sound suitable for you, you may want to explore other possible careers. It's a challenging, high energy path that ends up being very rewarding at the end if you really are meant to be a Nurse. There's a lot of spontaneous activity that won't happen online and you will need to be used to the atmosphere and feel comfortable in it. You'd be working with injured and sick patients and some of them will have behavioral health problems in addition to what you are assisting them with. You may as well know the reality since it seems as though you have put personal specifications on the education part. I left a link below to some videos you can watch that can inform you.
Learn more about this career. The limitations you've described about yourself may or may not align with the educational path or becoming a Nurse, but you can explore better suited careers before you start any education for it. I appreciate that you are exploring and asking questions and it always pays to obtain information.
Best wishes in all you do !
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Wong’s Answer
Hi, Abigail! Doing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree online is usually cheaper than in-person ones, which can help you save money. The flexibility to work while you study is also a major benefit, but it requires a high degree of self-discipline.
The online format gives you more control over your schedule, so you're less likely to feel stressed or overwhelmed. However, nursing requires hands-on experience, so you'll still need to do in-person clinical training at hospitals or clinics. It’s important to choose an online program that helps you arrange this clinical practice and is accredited so that you can get licensed.
If you're good at staying organized and focused on your studies, an online BSN can be a great way to get your degree while managing work and other responsibilities. Just make sure the program is reliable and offers the right clinical opportunities. All the best.
The online format gives you more control over your schedule, so you're less likely to feel stressed or overwhelmed. However, nursing requires hands-on experience, so you'll still need to do in-person clinical training at hospitals or clinics. It’s important to choose an online program that helps you arrange this clinical practice and is accredited so that you can get licensed.
If you're good at staying organized and focused on your studies, an online BSN can be a great way to get your degree while managing work and other responsibilities. Just make sure the program is reliable and offers the right clinical opportunities. All the best.