February 22, 2012

How to earn an online nursing degree

Registered Nursing (RN) Jobs offer good money, the chance to make a difference in people’s lives, and flexible hours. This rewarding career isn’t easy and does require quite a bit of school, but you can study in a variety of different programs that offer you the flexibility to pursue your dream of becoming a registered nurse..

Online nursing degrees have gained in popularity, particularly with the nationwide shortage of nurses. With so many online nursing programs how do you know which programs are legitimate and will help advance your career?

Make sure you do your homework and research the online education opportunities to help you pick the right school for your career. Online RN programs are accredited and offer you the flexibility to study when you can fit it into your schedule.

This flexibility is particularly attractive to many people looking for a career transition into the medical community to work as a nurse. It can be very expensive to go to school full time and most people can’t just quit their job and go to school.

Working during the day or evenings and attending classes in off time can be difficult to manage, particularly if you have a family who needs time as well. Online nursing programs offer a compromise where you are able to study when it fits into your schedule so you can pursue your dream of nursing.

Many years ago the belief was that nursing was predominantly a female’s career but that is not true anymore. There are many men as well as women who work as RNs in hospitals, clinics, and Doctors offices throughout the United States.

There are many benefits to becoming a registered nurse including great pay, flexible hours, a satisfying career, the opportunity to advance rapidly, and the ability to be employable almost anywhere in the United States.

One of the best benefits of being a nurse is the hours. Because of the shortage of qualified RNs to fill nursing jobs, hospitals and clinics offer flexible schedules which make it possible to balance family life and a career.

Many medical establishments offer job sharing. Through job sharing, 2 professional RNs are able to both work part time and fill the spot of one full time professional.

Nursing schools educate future medical professionals with a blend of academics and practical on the job training. While there are many quality nursing schools throughout the country and online you will want to make sure to do your research and choose the school the best suits your career goals, your schedule, and your budget.

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How to study at Monash University

Thank you for considering Monash University as the best choice for your studies in Australia. To study at Monash, follow these steps.

1. Select a course to study
Use the Monash Course Finder to choose a course that’s best for you and your future career.

2. Fill out an application form
There is an application form for undergraduate courses (pdf 65kb) (your first degree) and an application form for postgraduate courses (pdf 96kb) (further qualifications), or you can apply online. You can ask an application adviser for help to complete your application. You could also use an education agent to help you.

3. Submit your application
When you submit your application form, you must send all compulsory documents and pay an application fee.

4. Track your application online
Once you have submitted your application, you can follow the progress of your application on the Monash website.

5. Receive a Monash University offer
Monash University must assess your application. If you meet all entry requirements for your course and your application is successful, you will be sent a full offer package (pdf 781kb). If you do not satisfy all the entry requirements, you may be given a conditional offer to study at Monash. A conditional offer may include English language study or a pathway program.

6. Accept your offer
Once you have received your offer from Monash, you will need to accept your offer and pay for your first semester tuition fees and compulsory health insurance cover.

7. Confirm your enrolment
Monash will then send you a Confirmation of Enrolment package that includes a welcome letter, a Confirmation of Enrolment form and information to help prepare for coming to Australia and studying at Monash.

8. Make visa and travel arrangements
Once you are enrolled, you need to arrange your visa and your travel arrangements. Monash offers free airport reception for new students and can help you find accommodation.

9. Attend Registration, Enrolment and Orientation
You must arrive in time to attend your registration and enrolment or you may not be accepted into your course. Registration is the administrative part of the enrolment process to check that all your details are correct. At Enrolment you obtain advice about your course, unit selection and course structure and then enrol in the units (subjects) you select. Orientation is an important and fun week of information sessions, tours and events for you to make new friends and learn about Monash and your campus.

10. Begin your studies
Monash has many services and facilities to help you learn, participate and socialise. International Student Support offices on each campus can assist you with information and advice about a wide range of issues including settling into life in Australia, your student visa, health care, and finding your way around. Monash can also assist with job and career advice and English language support.