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I have been in the same boat, and actually I did use an online professor as a reference. Based on the fact that it was a difficult course and I got an A out of only three in the class, she was able to recommend me. Online learning requires a great deal of self discipline. Also many in my class requested an extension and I didn't, so she mentioned that.
I would definitely try if I were you. As it turns out, my professor had also taken time off from working to raise children so she was sympathetic. She wrote a very nice letter for me.
Good luck!
Kelly
Girl Scout cookie Mom is responsible position: organization skills, volunteerism, trustworthy, financial responsibility---obtain reference from leader. Homeroom mom: dedication, experience dealing with people---teacher reference. Online professor can attest to quality of school work, meeting deadlines ---another reference. Letter from pediatrician if alot of interaction: can comment on health savy, following medical advice, solid parenting skills, etc....
Up to four references now. Good luck!
I am in the same situation as you. This is my third semester of online classes and I am a stay-at-home mom. Please keep us posted. I would think you would be able to get a reference from one of your online professors. As you know, taking classes online is extremely challenging! Good luck!
Mommycakers
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Hi. I have a question about ideas for references for nursing school applications. I am a stay at home mom with four kids. My youngest just turned a year old so I haven't been very active in helping out with my kids school lately. In the past I have been a girl scout cookie mom for two years and a homeroom mom but that is about it. I guess I could ask the leader. I do not work outside the home so who would I ask for a reference?
My sister is a nurse and she thinks very highly of me but does she count as a reference? I can't really use professors at the university I attend because I mainly take on-line classes so I do not know the professors. I am taking A & P now for the summer and I do have to go into class for testing but I am pretty sure the professor will not give out a reference until after the class is over. Should I wait to apply to nursing school until after my A & P class is over? I do have a 4.0 GPA and I just passed the NET. I am looking to apply now for entrance into the Fall of 2008 session. I also have a great friend of my husband and I who is a doctor and another sister of one of my closest friends who is a professor at my university but she has never taught me. My husband thinks I should ask them for a reference. Too bad my kids are too young to write references for me. I have been working hard for them for all these years. It is frustrating. How am I going to come up with professional references when I haven't worked for nine years?