Online Prereqs

[Satori77]

I was wondering how many people did their prereqs (when possible) online as opposed to go to a school. I am trying to work for as long as I can, and can't really do that if I take regular classes. I could take night classes, but then have to worry about childcare costs. I've already looked into it, and the last of the prereqs I need to take are all online.

Anyone that took any classes online, would you recommend it? Did you find it easier or harder to do the work independently? l

[runsalot]

Would you guys mind sharing where you took your online prerequisites? ?

Just take them at your local community college. Most offer online classes. And will be cheapest for you.

[FutureNurseK]

I work at a job that requires me being on the computer all day so it was an epic fail for me with online classes..i need to be in the classroom for the full effect but everyone is diff..good luck

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day:

I completed all my prerequisites via three modalities: on campus, online (some tests were proctored by proctoru, others via a locked down browser, and some just through a regular browser), and blended (blended classes included lectures online, and practicals, including any tests, on campus). I found on campus classes to be the easiest followed by online followed by blended in terms of difficulty level; the blended classes typically included far more material per test than either on campus or fully online.

At the community college I'm attending, the online classes vary in terms of tools for student success. Some include audio/video along with PowerPoint slides, study guides, and pre-made flashcards (you couldn't ask for more). Others involve the teacher providing a reading schedule you follow.

Thank you.

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

My only point is that many online science classes with lab are not accepted by nursing programs. That is why I was advising you to check that out first. Even if your school offers them, make sure the nursing program accepts it. I am currently taking my college algebra class online and to be honest I hate it. The class itself was twice the cost as if I had taken it in person and I am struggling just understanding the concepts and I have no one to ask questions to. But I had no choice in the matter it has to be done by August. So please check with a nursing advisor to see if your school will accept it.

[Juliafromfaraway]

I'd love it if people who did online lab (and were accepted to other schools with it!) could post the links? I only see online labs at JHU and they are expensive. I've been writing to individual schools to ask if online labs would be OK and several have said yes.

[runsalot]

I took my labs in the class room. And I worked a full time job that involved travel when doing it. One of my labs I scheduled on Saturdays. You will find most on line labs pricy. School requires some sacrifice.

[Murphjen]

Would love to know as well

[Nightmaren, BSN, RN]

I took some of my prerequisites online -- even A&P, which had a mail-in "virtual lab" component. It was very convenient, though it necessitates discipline on the part of the learner to not fall behind in studying.

If you have a particular nursing program in mind, I recommend seeking out a community college in its vicinity and doing their online course offerings. The registrar at that nursing program's campus will likely be familiar with those classes already and will be able to tell you exactly which prerequisites they satisfy.