| An online nursing school sounds like the perfect | | | | meds. You do NOT want to be cared for by a |
| solution for students who are frustrated by the | | | | nurse who learned everything online. It just isn't |
| traditional nursing school waiting lists. Going to | | | | possible, or safe. |
| school on your own time, making your own | | | | An online nursing school is designed for the |
| schedule, no annoying commutes, working and | | | | working healthcare professional. And even then, |
| taking classes at the same time...it's the ideal | | | | the student will work with someone in their area |
| scenario for many a wanna-be nurse. | | | | who coordinates clinicals at local hospitals and |
| So why doesn't everyone sign up? Why are there | | | | other healthcare facilities under the supervision of |
| still waiting lists at the community colleges and | | | | a registered nurse who is working with the online |
| state colleges and even expensive private | | | | school. Studying only gets you so far when you're |
| colleges? | | | | a student nurse; practical real world experience is |
| Well, there's a catch. | | | | an absolute must. |
| You must first have some sort of healthcare | | | | So, while an online degree program sounds ideal, |
| degree such as a degree in Licensed Practical | | | | there are some practical limitations. It will allow |
| Nursing, paramedic, or respiratory therapy, before | | | | those with the appropriate healthcare certificate |
| you can attend an online nursing school. | | | | to advance their careers, make more money, and |
| There are good reasons for this. Student nurses | | | | have more job opportunities, but unfortunately |
| must work under the direction of a trained | | | | there is no way for a person with no healthcare |
| registered nurse, who trains them and watches | | | | experience at all to get their education completely |
| them as they interact with patients and push | | | | online. |