As the demand for qualified healthcare professionals continues to grow, some nurses may want to consider enrolling in a nursing degree online, which may make them more valuable to their employers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to grow by 22 percent over the next eight years. Training for these professionals can be completed through diploma, associates or bachelors programs.
Although these figures indicate positive career prospects for current and prospective RNs, many industry experts are calling for new regulations that could require nurses to gain additional training at nursing universities before they begin working with patients.
The American Organization of Nurse Executives and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing have suggested that a baccalaureate degree should be a prerequisite for entry into a nursing practice, according to a recent publication from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The report also states that nurses who have earned bachelors in nursing degrees may achieve better patient outcomes.
Nurses who wish to earn this certification without halting their professional development may want to consider enrolling in online colleges, which could help them schedule their coursework around a busy lifestyle.
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May 4, 2010
Can you practice nursning with only an associates degree? What kind of nursing job can you get with an associates degree?
May 5, 2010
I am already a nurse, but would like to start teaching. How do I find out what I need to do to become qualified to teach nursiong?
June 21, 2010
I am interested in starting a career in radiology. Is it possible to take all of the courses necessary online, or do I have to take some lab classes?
June 22, 2010
I recently heard of Forensic Nursing and it sparked an interest. Can I get a degree in forensic nursing online?
June 25, 2010
I was taking courses to become a nurse ten years ago. I quite to have my children and now I want to finish my degree. Will my credits still be valid toward my degree?
June 27, 2010
I have been in nursing school for two years and am almost done with my degree. I just had a baby and cannot continue to go to college on campus, how would I now switch to online and get financial aid to finish my degree?
August 31, 2010
I have been working as an orderly in the hospital for the past 3 years. I find that I am in awe of the nursing statt and have recently been thinking about getting my nursing degree. Can i use any of the expreience I have had as a head start?
September 1, 2010
I am already a nurse, but I am thinking of going back for some online courses in new technology. Are online colleges offering courses in medical technology?
December 11, 2010
Nurses are definitely a booming area of the economy and with all the boomers getting into retirement age there will be more jobs opening up as well as increased demand on the existing supply. And now with online degrees there really isn’t a reason anymore for anyone who wants to get into nursing can’t. Good news for everyone!
March 7, 2011
I can’t believe you can get all of these medical degrees online. This is really exciting! I am staying home with my baby but would love to take this time to start a career too. Do you still get the same financial aid options if you want to study at home?
March 10, 2011
Hello Steph. Scholarships, grants and federal financial aid requirements vary. Some may accept online schools, some may not. However, most aid does request that students attend an accredit college or university. So as long as where you attend is accredited you should be good to go.
July 20, 2011
Hey James. While your experience may not exactly earn you any credits towards your degree, it will most definitely be an advantage in the classroom. Use your knowledge to get good grades and help your peers. Best of luck!
January 27, 2012
Hi Edna. You may want to consider seeking a nursing certificate that may refresh your previous studies.