How do u go about picking the right online program?

deej · May 23, 2006

Here's a link I found while googling around:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f17/ccne-vs-nln-accreditation-76354.html

As long as your program is either CCNE or NLN approved, it's fine. Stay away from programs that aren't accredited by either.

Tweety, BSN, RN · May 23, 2006

Thanks deej, good information on that thread that I hadn't seen before.

nursechick182, BSN, RN · May 23, 2006

Thanks a lot for all those links to info. Do you pretty much get about the same education from an online program vs. attending classes at a regular university?

yellow finch, BSN, RN · May 28, 2006

Hi there, I'm in an online program through Indiana State University for FNP. They also offer a Nurse Educator program if you're interested in checking them out. Through my research, they appear to be comparable to other programs both online and traditional. My first semester ended and I found it to be challenging and educational. If you have any further questions, I'll be happy to answer them! They are NLN and regionally accredited.

http://www.indstate.edu/distance/nursing.html

Tweety, BSN, RN · May 29, 2006

Thanks a lot for all those links to info. Do you pretty much get about the same education from an online program vs. attending classes at a regular university?

I would say yes. I'm not in a Master program myself, but a BSN and I'm getting a good quality education. My spouse did t a Masters in Health Care Administration and feels the same way.