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Nov 08, 2009 03:10 PM

online degrees?


I was just wondering if anybody on here has done their degree online or know of anyone who has?

What are these like? Are the job prospects just as good after graduation? Is it more difficult? I am looking to get a nursing degree but need to work my way through it and the thought of online degrees has crossed my mind but I do not know how good they are. I would appreciate any input,,, thanks!

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from caliotter3
Old Nov 08, 2009, 03:12 PM

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A nursing license obtained with education from a distance program is no different than one obtained with a traditional program. Employers for the most part are interested in your license, not how you obtained it. You can read plenty about distance education, pros, cons, neutral, in the distance forum.
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from mcknis
Old Nov 08, 2009, 03:34 PM

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Online degrees are seen as legitimate degrees just as a traditional brick and mortar school would be. Many of us are returning to school to complete BSNs, and the typical route for doin this is via the internet. Good luck in your choice!
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from JayMar23
Old Nov 08, 2009, 07:42 PM

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I looked a bit, nad all i have found are degrees if you already have a degree. I do nto have anything in nursing at all yet, would it still be possible for me to get the entire thing online?
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from caliotter3
Old Nov 08, 2009, 07:52 PM

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No, it is not possible to start from scratch and do everything online. You must, as a minimum become an LPN/LVN at a traditional school before you can enter a distance LPN to RN program. There must be an initial hands-on, in person clinical experience somewhere.
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from rttobern
Old Nov 08, 2009, 08:20 PM

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or paramedic, or respiratory therapist.
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from rndbest
Old Nov 08, 2009, 09:58 PM

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I am doing online now thru jacksonville university hard but im doing it
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from ilovenursing2009
Old Nov 16, 2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rndbest View Post
I am doing online now thru jacksonville university hard but im doing it

Why is it hard? I am applying with them today. Do you recommend the JU?
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