Breaking Down the Myths About Online Nursing Degrees: An Interview With Chamberlain University's President
Are online nursing degrees respected? Do employers take them seriously? What about clinicals and accreditation? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Karen Cox, President of Chamberlain University—the largest nursing school in the U.S.—to tackle the most common misconceptions about online nursing education.
We cover things like:
The evolution of online RN, BSN, and grad programs
How online clinicals actually work
What accreditation means and why it’s non-negotiable
How employers view online degrees
Confidence-building advice for nurses at every career stage
We even discuss her career path from LPN to PhD! (Yes, just took every step in between: LPN, ADN, BSN, MSN, and finally PhD!) So, if you're interested in an online program or if you're curious about the path of a PhD-prepared RN, this episode is for you.Â
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