| Online nursing degrees are college degrees in the field | | | | completed as part of your regular job. Many |
| of healthcare and nursing that are obtained via the | | | | registered nurses pursue online nursing degrees to |
| Internet. Online nursing degrees are great ways for | | | | further their education. These degrees can be |
| registered nurses to further their careers without | | | | obtained in such specialties as healthcare |
| having to take a leave of absence from their jobs. | | | | management, human resources and business |
| There are two main types of online nursing degrees. | | | | management. |
| The first is a bachelor's of science degree in nursing. | | | | These qualifications will allow nurses to compete for |
| This type of degree is for individuals who are already | | | | jobs in the administration side of healthcare. Nurses |
| a registered nurse but who wish to further their | | | | with a master's degree can become hospital |
| nursing career. These degrees also require that the | | | | administrators or nursing staff supervisors. |
| student participate in on-site lab rotations and clinicals. | | | | Most online degrees require at least two years of |
| The rest of the course work can be completed | | | | additional study. This time can be shortened if an |
| entirely online. | | | | individual has prior college credit to transfer or |
| The second type of degree is a masters degree. | | | | numerous years of relevant work history. |
| These degrees require that the student first have a | | | | If you are interested in obtaining one of the online |
| bachelors degree in nursing and at least three years | | | | nursing degrees but you have not received your |
| work experience in the nursing field. | | | | registered nurses degree as of yet, you can first |
| While some online nursing degrees require some | | | | obtain this degree through a vocational school in your |
| onsite work, this work can sometimes be completed | | | | area and then go on to further your career through |
| at the healthcare environment that you are currently | | | | the Internet. |
| employed in, for example, the clinical rotation can be | | | | |