RN to BSN online with learning disability

shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP · Sep 4, 2017

It's kind of hard to answer your question w/o knowing your specific disability.

1. You can ask your school for accommodation. This is your right if you have a disability.

2. Depending on how your online class is structured, it may actually be easier for you. For example, if you are watching videotaped lectures, you can pause the lecture at any time, you can rewind the lecture if you missed something, and you can listen to the lecture multiple times.

3. You can also drop the class if it isn't working for you. Make sure to check the deadlines for dropping with a full refund.

Good luck

operations · Sep 4, 2017

Yes, please remember drop dates and refund amounts. Chamberlain is very expensive

Online classes take take a lot of initiative and ability to self guide through material. Yes your instructor is always a click away, but you need to know how to go through material and weed out the juicy bits.

If you do not understand a concept it is difficult to get one on one help. I don't know how far away from chamberlain you are but they should have resources available on campus as it is a well regarded school.

Online resources were my saving grace for science classes. Khan Academy ex. Unfortunately, nursing is always a step behind on technology for some reason. I do not know of such a resource for nursing classes.

Being able to effectively research and understand academic resource (journals, etc) is a very important tool. You'll be able to have a scientifically backed answer to your concerns. Google is terrible for healthcare. It's absolutely toxic and leads to nothing but misinformation. Knowing what you can research with Google (for ex, what does the current DSMV state as diagnosing criteria for bipolar) or commonly known facts (what is the powerhouse of the cell) vs what you should NEVER research with Google (what is bipolar disorder).

lovenicole1970 · Sep 4, 2017

Hello,

Thanks for replying to my post.. As you said online could benefit me if they had tapped lecturing or streaming. My LD is dyslexia, so it takes me longer to read and process and arrange my thought . Chamberlain has no live interaction. It's all posted online... I see I need more assistance. I feel I need technical writing and class and some sort online prep class if one Exist.

operations · Sep 4, 2017

Oh yes, I actually have problems reading in that regard too. I have a text to speech app that really helps as it can covert anything I want to voice. I can use it cut and paste into the app from articles and it just starts reading. Visual is the best learning tool for me as well. Your school may have a writing lab as most do, I would check to see if they had one that also functioned online. My school does have a "intro to online learning" series they offer a week or two before semesters. I wonder if yours may have that as well?

RNNPICU, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2017

Many online schools will have a writing center you could utilize. Online learning is something were you have to be very proactive. See if there is a student resource center and ask questions as to what they may offer as assistance

Nature_walker, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2017

I'm also dyslexic and I find I love online classes. I can pause, replay, and listen again to lectures. I'm glad that I'm able to do it at my speed on my own time! Good luck with your studies!

chocoholic1 · Sep 5, 2017

I would reach out to the school and see what resources are available. Part of that tuition you are paying is for services the school offers, so take advantage if you think it will help!