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mariah
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can I do online collage for nursing
can I do online collage to be a nurse
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Mariah !
The question is not "can I do" online nursing courses, rather SHOULD you do online nursing courses. I will explain why doing any part of it online is not the best experience for you or really a benefit at all.
Nursing is one of the most heavily people oriented direct services careers there is. The absolute, tried and true path is to do it 100% in person, on site with the leadership of a professor and around fellow classmates. The courses for a nursing program that may typically be thought of as "okay" to do online are General Chemistry (if not specified otherwise), Statistics, Nutrition, Developmental Psychology, and courses in the humanities or social sciences such as U.S. History, Government, and English Composition. But taking these online will not provide you with real interaction that will make the courses have the same impact. You would also have to take certain online courses at the same University or college that you plan to attend in person because random online classes may not be accepted at the college you attend. You would also need to ascertain that you would receive college credit for the courses you take online and if it's from a different college than you'd be attending, find out of those courses transfer to your college.
It's best to be on campus as much as you can for networking, meeting new people, attending events and learning information about the Nursing career. Doing it in person will better help you establish your identity as a future medical professional. Doing it at home online will feel like the usual time online that we all do every day. Part of the process of learning nursing is to want to be there among people and have a full experience with all the spontaneous things that happen during a lecture or presentation of projects. Some people find very little support as well as non-response doing online learning, but doing it in person on a campus, you'd be surrounded with supports whether it's for your actual nursing courses or for the general education required courses. Also, your clinicals for nursing will be intense and closely evaluated so it's best to have your professors know you from the start, also so you can get to learn the best way to work with them.
You will need to sharpen your writing, reading and communication skills while in high school, so take lots of English and do public speaking if your school offers it. Getting a full spectrum in person on site education for nursing will pay off well once you start interviewing for Nursing positions.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
The question is not "can I do" online nursing courses, rather SHOULD you do online nursing courses. I will explain why doing any part of it online is not the best experience for you or really a benefit at all.
Nursing is one of the most heavily people oriented direct services careers there is. The absolute, tried and true path is to do it 100% in person, on site with the leadership of a professor and around fellow classmates. The courses for a nursing program that may typically be thought of as "okay" to do online are General Chemistry (if not specified otherwise), Statistics, Nutrition, Developmental Psychology, and courses in the humanities or social sciences such as U.S. History, Government, and English Composition. But taking these online will not provide you with real interaction that will make the courses have the same impact. You would also have to take certain online courses at the same University or college that you plan to attend in person because random online classes may not be accepted at the college you attend. You would also need to ascertain that you would receive college credit for the courses you take online and if it's from a different college than you'd be attending, find out of those courses transfer to your college.
It's best to be on campus as much as you can for networking, meeting new people, attending events and learning information about the Nursing career. Doing it in person will better help you establish your identity as a future medical professional. Doing it at home online will feel like the usual time online that we all do every day. Part of the process of learning nursing is to want to be there among people and have a full experience with all the spontaneous things that happen during a lecture or presentation of projects. Some people find very little support as well as non-response doing online learning, but doing it in person on a campus, you'd be surrounded with supports whether it's for your actual nursing courses or for the general education required courses. Also, your clinicals for nursing will be intense and closely evaluated so it's best to have your professors know you from the start, also so you can get to learn the best way to work with them.
You will need to sharpen your writing, reading and communication skills while in high school, so take lots of English and do public speaking if your school offers it. Getting a full spectrum in person on site education for nursing will pay off well once you start interviewing for Nursing positions.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Shannon Pape
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Hi Mariah,
As a student at Georgia State University - Perimeter College, I know they offer online courses. You can likely complete many general subjects like English, history, and math online. For basic courses, check out ModernStates.Org for free classes and CLEP vouchers that provide real credits.
Nursing requires practical skills, so major-specific courses will probably need to be taken in person.
Since nursing isn't a remote job, attending classes will help you get ready for your career.
Best of luck!
As a student at Georgia State University - Perimeter College, I know they offer online courses. You can likely complete many general subjects like English, history, and math online. For basic courses, check out ModernStates.Org for free classes and CLEP vouchers that provide real credits.
Nursing requires practical skills, so major-specific courses will probably need to be taken in person.
Since nursing isn't a remote job, attending classes will help you get ready for your career.
Best of luck!
Sarah Clark
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Hello Mariah,
There are many entry into practice nursing programs available. In these programs you can earn an LPN/LVN (licensed practical nurse / licensed vocational nurse) or RN (registered nurse). There are mostly in person programs and several hybrid programs. Hybrid is where the nursing classroom content is offered online and the nursing experience practice session that require in person attendance in a skills or simulation laboratory environment and direct patient care in the hospital or other settings. You can find these programs with an internet search. Key words that may assist in the search are BSN (Bachelor of Science in nursing) program near me) or ADN program (associate degree in nursing) near me. It is essential that the program be accredited, not only by the state in which it is located, but national accreditation, as well. Look at the program's website to see if they have ACNE (Accreditation Commision for Nursing Education) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accreditation. This is required for all BSN programs, but not for all ADN programs at this time. Not all online nursing programs hold this credential and may not allow you to take the required licensing examination (NCLEX) to earn your nursing license in the US. You can check your state's Board of Nursing website to make sure the program you are looking at will allow you to be a candidate for licensure.
Most programs will accept pre-requisites and co-requisites that you take online. You can see what the required courses are on the school's website. Make sure the college or university where you take these courses is accredited in your state. Many nursing programs offer the option of day or evening classes, so if you need to work, that may be an option for you. If you are in high school, your guidance counselor or career counselor should be able to assist with all of this information. If high school counseling isn't a good option for you, then you can contact the admissions counselor at the college or university you are considering.
A few online nursing programs are accredited in the US. I strongly advise you to not attend a completely online program. These programs will not teach you the hands on skills, clinical decision making, interprofessional teamwork, and assessment skills needed to succeed in nursing. Even with national accreditation, in my experience, these programs do not set new graduate nurses up for success.
I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your nursing degree. Nursing is a challenging, rewarding, and fun career.
Sarah
There are many entry into practice nursing programs available. In these programs you can earn an LPN/LVN (licensed practical nurse / licensed vocational nurse) or RN (registered nurse). There are mostly in person programs and several hybrid programs. Hybrid is where the nursing classroom content is offered online and the nursing experience practice session that require in person attendance in a skills or simulation laboratory environment and direct patient care in the hospital or other settings. You can find these programs with an internet search. Key words that may assist in the search are BSN (Bachelor of Science in nursing) program near me) or ADN program (associate degree in nursing) near me. It is essential that the program be accredited, not only by the state in which it is located, but national accreditation, as well. Look at the program's website to see if they have ACNE (Accreditation Commision for Nursing Education) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accreditation. This is required for all BSN programs, but not for all ADN programs at this time. Not all online nursing programs hold this credential and may not allow you to take the required licensing examination (NCLEX) to earn your nursing license in the US. You can check your state's Board of Nursing website to make sure the program you are looking at will allow you to be a candidate for licensure.
Most programs will accept pre-requisites and co-requisites that you take online. You can see what the required courses are on the school's website. Make sure the college or university where you take these courses is accredited in your state. Many nursing programs offer the option of day or evening classes, so if you need to work, that may be an option for you. If you are in high school, your guidance counselor or career counselor should be able to assist with all of this information. If high school counseling isn't a good option for you, then you can contact the admissions counselor at the college or university you are considering.
A few online nursing programs are accredited in the US. I strongly advise you to not attend a completely online program. These programs will not teach you the hands on skills, clinical decision making, interprofessional teamwork, and assessment skills needed to succeed in nursing. Even with national accreditation, in my experience, these programs do not set new graduate nurses up for success.
I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your nursing degree. Nursing is a challenging, rewarding, and fun career.
Sarah
Char R.
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Hi Mariah,
Nursing school must be completed in person because you need to practice what you learn with patients in hospitals. This is a big part of being a nursing student... practice, practice, practice! You'll have to take classes in the classroom but there are a lot of classes that you'll take at the hospital. Your teachers will go with you to the hospital and watch you give patients medicine and do other nursing tasks so they are sure you can pass the class.
There are several college degrees you can get in nursing. But your first nursing degree can't be completed online. If you want to go back to school to get a higher nursing degree, you might can attend an online college. But your first program must be in person. My first nursing degree (Bachelors degree) was in-person and my second nursing degree was online (Masters degree).
Good luck!
Nursing school must be completed in person because you need to practice what you learn with patients in hospitals. This is a big part of being a nursing student... practice, practice, practice! You'll have to take classes in the classroom but there are a lot of classes that you'll take at the hospital. Your teachers will go with you to the hospital and watch you give patients medicine and do other nursing tasks so they are sure you can pass the class.
There are several college degrees you can get in nursing. But your first nursing degree can't be completed online. If you want to go back to school to get a higher nursing degree, you might can attend an online college. But your first program must be in person. My first nursing degree (Bachelors degree) was in-person and my second nursing degree was online (Masters degree).
Good luck!
Jamie Alexander
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Jamie’s Answer
Some of the nursing curriculum can be completed online but you will definitely have to attend to do your clinical training with genuine patient experiences . Alot of your nursing skills will be polished with practice . It's a wonderful career and very rewarding and you will meet people from every walk of life in their best and their worst place in their lifespan . Another good reason that one would actually have to get a hands-on training in order to corner important people skills . Good luck to you in all of your endeavors
Courtney Hundley
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Courtney’s Answer
Hi there,
You can definitely do the theory part of your nursing studies online, but you'll need to attend in-person classes for labs and skill or hospital training.
Nursing can be challenging to learn online, and it's often easier to ask questions and get more detailed teaching when you're face-to-face. So, I recommend attending classes in person for this major. I completed my ADN in person and also did my BSN and Master's with in-person hospital training.
Good luck with your studies!
You can definitely do the theory part of your nursing studies online, but you'll need to attend in-person classes for labs and skill or hospital training.
Nursing can be challenging to learn online, and it's often easier to ask questions and get more detailed teaching when you're face-to-face. So, I recommend attending classes in person for this major. I completed my ADN in person and also did my BSN and Master's with in-person hospital training.
Good luck with your studies!
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