Online University or Not?

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I am 35 and would like to go to college to get a nursing degree. My question is this: Are Online Universities any easier/harder than regular Campus/State Universities? Also, if I get a degree from an Online University is it going to hurt me when I go to apply for a job after graduation? By the way, my long term goal is work in people's home assisting paralyzed and/or halo patients. (My best friend was paralyzed 4 years ago, so I have a genuine interest in this field.) Any advice would be appreciated.

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Sorry to say there are no online programs for nursing LPN or RN, both require considerable clinical time that has to be done in person.

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Ok, I'm confused. Pheonix University advertises that it is an online University and that they offer RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Keep in mind that I don't know what that means, so I'm not trying to be arguementative, I just need clarification.

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I am a graduate of UoP's MSN program and to be admitted you have to be licensed as a RN. My understanding of your post is that you have no clinical experience and not a nurse. There is no online program to get a nursing license, sorry.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Most online programs (like what you describe, the RN to BSN) are "bridge" programs that require you to already have some sort of licensure. The RN to BSN requires you to be an RN already. There are LPN to RN bridges, too. Excelsior College (which many of us have done) also accept Paramedics, RTs, and other experienced healthcare providers.

However, some community colleges are starting to add online courses with in-person clinicals for RN programs. That might be something to check out.

In general, I'd have to say that online programs aren't any easier than in-person classes ... you have to be pretty self-motivated to do distance/online learning.

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