The most important discovery of the last century – computer and the Internet – has made distance education reality. It also concerns online nursing courses, due to which obtaining an online nursing degree is no longer just a dream, but it may become real like never earlier. With the distance education an individual doesn’t have to wait long months in order to get enrolled into the generally accepted nursing schools. Let us study what are the most significant advantages of attending an online school. First of all, a person doesn’t Have to spend long hours on the classes, thus saving much time. Besides, you don’t have to spend your precious time on transportation and searching for free parking places. In addition, you will save much money on transportation and gasoline, as well as on studying as distance education is less expensive than that in the generally accepted colleges and schools. Finally, online programs suggest very flexible schedule that will allow you to spend more time with your family and friends. By the way, while studying online you will get an opportunity to work at the same time.

Probably, you are almost ready to receive education online, nevertheless, before making decisions you should be aware of the following fact: you cannot obtain a nursing degree completely online. No person can make a nursing career without any experience in the nursing field, as well as get an Associate's Degree in Nursing online.

Nevertheless, some institutions suggest LPN (licensed practical nurse) to RN (registered nurse) nursing degrees, Paramedic science to RN (registered nurse) nursing degrees, and respiratory therapist to RN nursing degrees. These are the kinds of programs which are not only provided to students by private "career colleges", for instance, Chamberlain, but they may be suggested by a number of community colleges and state institutions. It is important to mention that education in these educational establishments is not that expensive as in the "career colleges".

Education suggested to future nurses by the state institutions is not perfect though. It may be proved at least by the following facts. First of all, the process of studying takes place in an extremely limited space – a classroom – and the studying is mainly directed to the theoretical training in health care equipment. No one can deny the fact, that practice received in real surrounding of hospitals where each student is supervised by an registered nurse, is highly significant. In a hospital a future graduate observes true life surrounding, thus, he or she receives an excellent opportunity to try himself or herself in taking care for real patients. In this way a students received great practice necessary for future successful work as a nurse. Probably, you will agree with the fact that no person will easily give his or her health and even life to the hands of a nurse without any experience, the one who was trained via the Internet only.

Before making choice of a Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse online transition program, it is highly advisable to turn to the State Board of Nursing in order to insure that the school you are considering is accredited in your state. Nevertheless, several states of the USA do not acknowledge Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse online programs. It has to be emphasized that some states acknowledge the higher mentioned programs, except for paramedic online programs. After the completion of your program it is important to realize that you will have enough strength to obtain the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse).

You may be also suggested some other nursing programs including Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) nursing school programs online, as well as Registered Nurse to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Nursing online programs. So, the first stage in building your future nursing career is becoming licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or paramedic, what usually seems the most difficult task for most students. Still, with one of the nursing degrees it will be an easy path leading to a great medical career.

Summing up, it would be necessary to say that online nursing programs have a lot of positive moments, nevertheless, it is impossible to obtain a nursing degree online as a whole. As it was already mentioned, online nursing degrees have definite forms of their existence, suggesting willing people much flexibility as well as they give an excellent opportunity to continue one’s career growth in the field. By the way, experienced nurses have rather high salaries. Good luck!