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Who Offers Online Nursing Degrees and Online Nursing Courses?
If you're considering pursuing an online nursing degree, you're
not alone. Online nursing degrees are one of the most requested online
degree programs. A growing number of schools - both traditional and purely online
institutions - now offer online nursing courses and some offer full nursing
degree programs online.
Nursing Career Information
The U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following average U.S. wages for
registered nurses for the year 2008. Depending on where you work
and what you do, the wages could be significantly higher...
| Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50%
(Median) |
75% |
90% |
| Hourly Wage |
$20.87 |
$24.83 |
$30.03 |
$36.81 |
$44.35 |
| Annual Wage |
$43,410 |
$51,640 |
$62,450 |
$76,570 |
$92,240 |
Narrowing Your Options
Some things to keep in mind when selecting an online nursing degree program:
- Make sure the
program is accredited and check for any
complaints against it.
If you want to go to the websites of any of these schools, try this website
directory of nearly
1,500 colleges and universities.
- Use the free CoursePal CourseFinder™
service to receive free online course information and get an idea of what
online learning is like before starting an online degree program.
- Read the testimonials of others and ask the admissions office for
referrals so that you can hear directly from recent grads.
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