on-line nursing school

RN_Ratched · May 23, 2009

I wold like to know about this as well. I have heard of Excelsior from a friend, but I haven't researched it because I figured nursing was something learned mostly through practice rather than theory. I could be wrong, so I want to know as well :)

Piggvomit · May 29, 2009

Just gotta make sure the school you go to is accredited

CrufflerJJ, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Jun 6, 2009

I am a 45 y/o male interested in making a carrer change into nursing but I have to continue working full time while I get my degree.
Anybody have any experience in this area? Which accreditations should I look for? I see that Excelsior is accredited by NLNAC.
If anybody has anything to share I would greatly appreciate it.
(btw I am a volly emt)

Not sure where you live, but before doing Excelsior's program, you might want to make sure that the program is accepted by your state's Board of Nursing. I BELIEVE (but do not know for a fact) that California's BON doesn't accept Excelsior's degree. I know that Ohio's BON has discussed the topic a number of times, so it's something to consider.

UVA Grad Nursing · Jun 9, 2009

Definitely check with your State Board of Nursing. Many states will allow graduates of purely online nursing programs from sitting for NCLEX.

Another option is to look at night or weekend programs close to home. Here in Virginia, there is a second degree BSN for working adults with classes on Saturdays and 2 nights a week. Other ASN programs are structured in the same way (aimed primarily at paramedics/EMTs, surgical techs, and CNAs who must work fulltime while pursuing RN study).

Chances are that these programs close to home will also be a lot less expensive than the online, for-profit institutions.