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October 11, 2008

The Lowdown on Obtaining An Online Nursing Master Degree

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The Lowdown on Obtaining An Online Nursing Master Degree

Obtaining an online nursing master degree is important for several reasons. The most important reason is that many hospitals and other care facilities will not allow nurses to enter higher level administrative roles unless they have a master degree in nursing. This is because there are more management skills needed as well as advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to the care of patients. For a nurse to change careers and find a job in nursing administration, they will have to first earn a master degree in nursing to be considered for most positions.

A nurse has two options. They can either find a nursing program at a university and begin to attend classes. These classes will probably meet two or three times a week sometimes for up to three hours. When a person is working and raising a family, it may be difficult to attend classes while trying to keep everything else together. Another option is to obtain an online nursing master degree. Programs like these do not rely on classroom time. Students learn at home. They are expected to complete assignments and turn in tests and reports on time, but there is no time spent trying to find ways to get to classes after work or between family activities.

People who enroll in online programs want to obtain an online nursing master degree so that they can better themselves at work while still having time to spend with their families. While an online program will take time to complete, much less time will be needed traveling to and from classes. The workload does not change since the information must still be learned. But when a person can choose when they want to study and when they want to take their tests, it becomes easier to schedule the rest of their lives.

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Online Education for masters Degree?
Hello! Does anyone know a good accredited university where i can get my masters degree online and does not cost me too much money?
I would appreciate it if you could send me the link. I have My BS in BBanking from Lebanon (my country). Thank u

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To learn more about finding an online nursing degree program, Sara Reed recommends Nursing Online Degree. See http://www.nursingonlinedegree.com/articles/help/getting_the_most_out_of_an_onl.html for more information.

  1. But are online degrees really legit? Do companies really take them seriously?

    Comment by Wishlist2day — October 12, 2008 @ 12:34 am
  2. I'm about to go to Graduate school for a Master's of Library Science at San Jose State University through their Cal-State University Fullerton program, which is mostly online. However, I seriously considered Drexel University which is completely online (and a very well-regarded school!) I'm not sure what else these Universities offer, but they are fully accredited and I think that because this is the information age, this is becoming more popular and schools are quickly moving to not just offer it but to have the best program possible!

    Comment by Margeritte A — October 11, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
  3. May be this site can help you
    http://www.a1onlinecourses.com

    Comment by henne831 — October 11, 2008 @ 11:48 pm
  4. It depends on the university. Some traditional universities now offer online programs. So, if you're getting a degree from the online version of Georgetown, that will have more weight than the typical online university because it is associated with a reputable school.

    Otherwise, it only helps you get a promotion at your existing job. I don't think many employers give it as much weight as a traditional degree from a traditional university.

    Comment by Asad K — October 12, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
  5. If you're looking at a Masters degree in Finance (considering you have a Banking degree) then Capella University and American InterContinental University are two online options you can consider.

    Cost, of course, is a relative thing. Check out eLearners for more info about other recognized universities.

    Comment by sun — October 12, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
  6. May be this site can help you
    http://www.sgpak.com

    Comment by Gamebreaker — October 13, 2008 @ 9:40 pm
  7. May be this site can help you
    http://www.sgpak.com

    Comment by Priya — October 14, 2008 @ 10:05 am
  8. As long as it's on the Higher Learning Commission website and is REGIONALLY accredited and accepted by your state, you should have no problem.

    Comment by diablo h — October 14, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
  9. Try Empire College. It is in the SUNY network.

    Comment by L S — October 14, 2008 @ 10:52 pm
  10. Its depend on the degree you want to do, there are few online universities, pls check wid em and select the appropriate one.

    Comment by kareem_gouda — October 15, 2008 @ 9:10 am

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