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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Online Nursing Programs

OnlineEducation.com conducts independent research into online nursing programs in order to provide prospective students with clear, detailed information about different types of nursing degree programs, various nursing specializations within those programs, online instructional technologies and methods, and more. As part of our mission to provide a wide range of resources, we also offer practical, fact-based answers to a range of frequently asked questions about nursing degree programs and the nursing profession.

The FAQs listed below answer commonly raised questions related different specializations, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and professional roles in the field of nursing. Curricular goals, admissions requirements, internships, practicums, accreditation, licensing, and certification are just some of the relevant topics that are addressed. The answers draw on our research in the field of nursing, interviews we’ve conducted with experts, and the best available information from accrediting bodies and professional organizations like the American Nurses Association, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.


Online Nursing Degree Program FAQs:

FAQ: Are There Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Programs that Waive or Do Not Require the GRE?
FAQ: Are There Online MSN Programs That Do Not Require the GRE for Admission?
FAQ: Are There Online Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs That Do Not Require the GRE or That Offer GRE Waivers?
FAQ: How Do You Become A Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)?
FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Complete a Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate Program Online?
FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Complete an MSN-to-DNP Program?
FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Complete an RN-to-BSN Program?
FAQ: What Are RN-to-BSN-to-MSN (Dual BSN/MSN) Programs?
FAQ: What Are the Differences Between a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program?
FAQ: What Are the Differences Between a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
FAQ: What Are the Differences Between a Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Administrator?
FAQ: What Are the Differences Between a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
FAQ: What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree?
FAQ: What Can You Do With an MSN in Nursing Administration?
FAQ: What Can You Do With an MSN in Nursing Education?
FAQ: What Is a CNL Degree?
FAQ: What Is a DNP Degree?
FAQ: What Is a Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality MSN Degree?
FAQ: What is a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Program?
FAQ: What Is an Advanced Practice Nurse?
FAQ: What Is an MSN Degree?
FAQ: What Is an MSN in Health Systems Management?
FAQ: What Is the CNE Certification for Nurse Educators?
FAQ: What Is the difference between NE-BC and NEA-BC?