Get an Online Degree in Nursing

An online degree in nursing sounds impossible. How can the hands on knowledge that nursing requires be learned online? The truth is that all schools offering a degree in nursing require that a student be a currently licensed RN. The degrees are offered to those nurses who want to advance or expand career options. Some of the schools require brief on campus stays and some require fieldwork or internships to be done where the student lives.

Some schools are old pros at online learning while others, especially the traditional campus based schools, are quite new at it. Prospective students should try to get a sample of the online experience since they can range from bare text copies of lectures to rich, interactive content.

There are many schools that offer nursing programs. The following were chosen because they all have at least regional accreditation.

University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is the behemoth of online schools. It is the largest university in the United States online or off line. It offers several degree programs in nursing. All but one program are totally online. The nursing program is nationally accredited and students are eligible for federal loans and grants.

Students are required to be licensed RNs.

RN to BS in nursing
The student must be a licensed RN. This program gives the student a general liberal arts education plus additional education in nursing.

MSN/MBA/HCM
This program is a blend of nursing and business management skills. The student will get a functional knowledge of finance, accounting, and management plus very practical report writing, oral reporting and group process skills.

The student must complete an applied management science project that
Relates to his interests or responsibilities.

The student must be a licensed RN, have a bachelors degree, and have three or more years working in health care.