Answerbag: karenclark's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/923687 New Answerbag answers from karenclark Wed, 30 May 2012 14:45:50 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:45:50 -0700 Answer to what is the highest paying nursing profession? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168915 what is the highest paying nursing profession?<br /><br />Nursing itself is a very well-paying profession, but the more specialized your role, the more will be your earnings. So, advanced practice nurses, nurse managers, nurse educators, nurse administrators, etc. typically earn more than staff nurses. But these roles also require candidates to complete... Sun, 13 May 2012 22:05:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168915 Answer to What is the highest paying job in nursing? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168914 What is the highest paying job in nursing?<br /><br />According to the Department of Labor, the median annual income of registered nurses in May 2010 was $64,690. Of course, the higher up you are on the hierarchical ladder, the higher will be your paycheck. So, nurses who move into administrative or managerial roles make more than staff nurses... Sun, 13 May 2012 22:05:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168914 Answer to What is a forensic accountant? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168912 What is a forensic accountant?<br /><br />Forensic accounting is a specialized field of accounting that integrates accounting and investigative skills to solve financial crimes. If you’re interested in this exciting accounting career, then Stevens-Henager College offers a <a... Sun, 13 May 2012 22:04:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168912 Answer to Are online degrees credible? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168909 Are online degrees credible?<br /><br />The ones that are obtained from an accredited school are definitely credible. In addition to accreditation, you should also make sure the school is reputed, experienced and offers quality education. Since you are looking for credible online education, I would suggest the <a... Sun, 13 May 2012 22:03:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12168909 Answer to What do the different degrees in nursing mean? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10452149 What do the different degrees in nursing mean?<br /><br />There are three different types of nursing degrees available: 1. Associate degree in Nursing: This is a two-year degree program available at community colleges, trade schools and some four year post secondary educational institutions. The focus of this degree is to provide graduates training in... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:46:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10452149 Answer to What are the benefits of online courses? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10452145 What are the benefits of online courses?<br /><br />The biggest benefit of online courses, according to me, is the flexibility in learning they offer. Imagine you have no physical classes to run to and no preset timetable to follow. You are pretty much free to study from anywhere, at anytime, and at a pace you decide. However, don’t make the... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:45:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10452145 Answer to What education is needed to become an RN? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10347046 What education is needed to become an RN?<br /><br />To become a Registered Nurse, you can pursue any of the following three academic paths: 1. Nursing Diploma: Nursing diplomas are administered by hospitals and are generally of three year’s duration. However, these diplomas are fast losing their appeal. 2. ADN Program: An <a... Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:19:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10347046 Answer to Do online classes work? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10321321 Do online classes work?<br /><br />Of course, online classes work. But like most things in life, the onus is on you to make it work. Since you don’t have the usual demands of a regular school, the temptation to slack off on an online program is a lot more. But if you are focused and disciplined, you can use online degrees to get... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:17:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10321321 Answer to Do you need a college degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10321315 Do you need a college degree?<br /><br />It depends on your aim in life, but I would say generally you require a college degree if you want a white collar, office job. There is just so much competition for jobs these days that a college degree puts you at an advantage over others. College degrees can be of two types. There are... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:15:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10321315 Answer to What universities that are mainly on-campus like Penn State have online degrees also? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10181122 What universities that are mainly on-campus like Penn State have online degrees also?<br /><br />Most universities these days offer some online courses. The quality is at par with their traditional, classroom-based programs. In fact, there is usually no difference in the coursework of on-campus and online degrees offered by such schools. If you are hunting for a credible brick and mortar... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:43:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10181122 Answer to What education is needed to become a RN? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10181046 What education is needed to become a RN?<br /><br />Depending on your personal ambitions and career goals there are various education paths you can follow to become a Registered Nurse. The shortest route is an Associate degree in Nursing, which is a two year program. A Bachelor’s degree, on the other hand, takes about four years to complete.... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:30:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10181046 Answer to How long does it take to earn a master's degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9656862 How long does it take to earn a master's degree?<br /><br />The amount of time in which you can earn a Master’s degree depends on various factors including the type of degree you’re earning, your course load, your schedule (full-time, part-time, evening, night school, etc.) to name a few. Generally, it can take anywhere between two to three years to... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:30:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9656862 Answer to Are online schools good or bad? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9600640 Are online schools good or bad?<br /><br />I wish there was a simple answer to that question. The truth is online schools can be good or bad depending on your particular situation. If your school is accredited by a proper accrediting body, then it’s good, otherwise bad. If the quality of education imparted through <a... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:55:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9600640 Answer to Approximately how much does an online associate's degree cost? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9600630 Approximately how much does an online associate's degree cost?<br /><br />The cost of an online degree varies from one university to another. It will also depend on the level and type of your degree. Most online degrees come affordable as you require to pay on “per course” basis. Also, <a href="http://www.stevenshenager.edu/online-degree-programs.php"... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:52:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9600630 Answer to How much schooling do you need to be a RN? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9395409 How much schooling do you need to be a RN?<br /><br />You can become an RN between 2 and 4 years depending on your course of study. Whether you choose the two year Associate program or 4 year Bachelor program, you need to clear the NCLEX- RN licensure exam. Many colleges now offer online and accelerated nursing programs, which educate students... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:36:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9395409 Answer to How many years do you have to attend college to get a master's degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9333715 How many years do you have to attend college to get a master's degree?<br /><br />A Master’s degree is usually a two year degree program awarded in various arts and science disciplines. Master's degree programs can be pursued only after completing a Bachelor’s degree. One can continue with a Master’s degree in the same or another discipline. Many people prefer to... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:43:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9333715 Answer to Are online degrees equal to standard degrees? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9333704 Are online degrees equal to standard degrees?<br /><br />Most of us are clueless and bewildered when it comes to deciding on an online degree. There are certain questions which always bother us. Some of them being whether an online degree is legit or not, will it be respected by potential employers or not, and the one mentioned over here. Online... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:40:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9333704 Answer to What can you do with an MBA degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172414 What can you do with an MBA degree?<br /><br />An MBA is not amongst the most popular graduate degrees for nothing. It opens the door to a large number of high profile career opportunities. Graduates can find responsible managerial positions in one of the several business fields depending on their specialization. Accounting, operations,... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:24:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172414 Answer to What can you do with an MBA degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172412 What can you do with an MBA degree?<br /><br /> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:23:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172412 Answer to How many years of nursing education is needed? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172406 How many years of nursing education is needed?<br /><br />It depends on the education path you follow. A nursing diploma, administered by a hospital, usually takes about three years to complete, while a Bachelor's degree needs four years of school. The shortest route to becoming a Registered Nurse is an <a... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:21:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9172406 Answer to What kind of degree do you need to become a nurse? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8925963 What kind of degree do you need to become a nurse?<br /><br />You can follow three routes to become a Registered Nurse or RN – a diploma that usually takes about three years, an associate degree in nursing that normally takes two years, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing that can take up to four years to complete. Graduates of any program typically need... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:32:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8925963 Answer to What are the different nursing degrees? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8829077 What are the different nursing degrees?<br /><br />Classification of nursing degree programs is very broad. Time duration for the coursework of each of these degrees varies. The level of nursing degree attained has correlation with the job responsibilities and the pay. Nursing degrees if arranged in an ascending order would be: LPN or LVN:... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:52:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8829077 Answer to I have decided to go back to college online. Any suggestions on how to network with classmates and professors? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756902 I have decided to go back to college online. Any suggestions on how to network with classmates and professors?<br /><br />Great decision to go back to school for an online degree. Since online classes don’t need you to be present in a classroom, I can understand your confusion over how to interact with your fellow students and professors. While most colleges have their own platforms for this purpose, you’re... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:22:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756902 Answer to What degree is needed to become an rn? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8668360 What degree is needed to become an rn?<br /><br />The minimum qualification needed to become a Registered Nurse (RN) is an associate’s degree in nursing along with the necessary licensure from NCLEX. An associate degree is usually spread over a period of two years, but some colleges also offer it in an accelerated mode. If you would like to... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:12:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8668360 Answer to Hi, how secure (as in income) is a degree in business or an MBA? Thank you. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8607354 Hi, how secure (as in income) is a degree in business or an MBA? Thank you.<br /><br />It’s a well established fact that a Master of Business Administration degree has one of the highest earning potentials amongst all graduate degree programs. Most MBA graduates get into high paying jobs right after school. But the salary you’re offered post an MBA also depends on the... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:34:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8607354 Answer to Have you ever got an online Diploma/Degree for anything? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8586387 Have you ever got an online Diploma/Degree for anything?<br /><br />An online degree program is more flexible and economical than a traditional classroom program. It allows you to study at your own pace, work out your own schedule, draw a balance between your education and personal commitments, and continue to keep a job even as you learn. However, I agree with... Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:09:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8586387 Answer to What advice would you give students starting an online course? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8566688 What advice would you give students starting an online course?<br /><br />Pursuing online degree requires hard work, commitment and dedication. In most cases, the course content of an online program is the same as a classroom program. But unlike on-campus programs, there are no lectures and classroom interactions to help you understand the concepts being taught. This... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:34:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8566688 Answer to What at home or online schooling would you recommend for college degrees? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8192361 What at home or online schooling would you recommend for college degrees?<br /><br />Well, it would ultimately depend on what major you are looking at. As for me, I am emrolled in the online MBA degree from Stevens-Henager College (http://www.stevenshenager.edu) and would definitely recommend it. It is excellently designed giving you enough flexibility to juggle your other... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:16:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8192361 Answer to I'm debating whether or not to go into Nursing or Teaching in University. Nursing I know will pay well and I will have a job immediately. Teaching is something I know I'd be great at but I'm worried I may not get a good job. What do you think? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859150 I'm debating whether or not to go into Nursing or Teaching in University. Nursing I know will pay well and I will have a job immediately. Teaching is something I know I'd be great at but I'm worried I may not get a good job. What do you think?<br /><br />You could combine your love for both fields and get into Nursing Education. Stevens-Henager College (http://www.stevenshenager.edu) offers a Master&#039;s degree in Nursing Education that prepares nurses to be Nurse Educators in a variety of settings including higher education, vocational... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:24:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7859150 Answer to Do you have a master's degree? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7772613 Do you have a master's degree?<br /><br />Yes, I do. But is there a specific reason you are asking this question? If you are wondering whether its really worth it, I would have to say yes. A Master&#039;s degree in whichever line you choose will immediately put you in a higher earning bracket. It not only implies a greater level of... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:39:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7772613 Answer to If i want to train to become a nurse in america where would i start http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270107 If i want to train to become a nurse in america where would i start<br /><br />There are many options available to you and choosing the right program will all depend on how much time you are willing to spend on your degree, what (if any) specialization you are looking at and how much you are willing to spend. Students interested in nursing in the U.S. have a huge number of... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:15:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7270107 Answer to Can anyone reccommend a good online school? Would it be best to just take online classes from a nearby college? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6911727 Can anyone reccommend a good online school? Would it be best to just take online classes from a nearby college?<br /><br />Since I have some experience with online schools, I would recommend you to go for Stevens-Henager College. Their Accredited online degree programs are designed to offer the best of a traditional classroom with the convenience of studying at your own time, pace and place. There is constant access... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:59:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6911727 Answer to When studying for a degree online, do you work at your own pace? Is it possible to complete the course in less than 2 years? Maybe 1 year if I spend a lot of time on it? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6882219 When studying for a degree online, do you work at your own pace? Is it possible to complete the course in less than 2 years? Maybe 1 year if I spend a lot of time on it?<br /><br />I am currently enrolled at Stevens-Henager College http://www.stevenshenager.edu/ where they offered online accelerated Associate&#039;s Degree that can be completed in 20 months or less, Bachelor&#039;s Degrees in 36 months or less, or Master&rsquo;s Degrees in as few as 15 months. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:02:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6882219 Answer to How many years of college does it take to be a nurse? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6566554 How many years of college does it take to be a nurse?<br /><br />I am studying to be an RN at Stevens-Henager College, where you can complete your course in only 15 months (after pre-requisite courses). With the Stevens-Henager ADN program, which is approved by the Department of Nursing in Utah, students are prepared to sit for the National Council of... Thu, 21 May 2009 20:41:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6566554 Answer to Which online colleges have a good reputation? I want to go back and further my education, it is just hard to decide which college to attend? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6536737 Which online colleges have a good reputation? I want to go back and further my education, it is just hard to decide which college to attend?<br /><br />No matter which program you finally enroll for, always remember to check if the college offering it is accredited. For example, my college &ndash; Stevens- Henager http://www.stevenshenager.edu is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, which is... Mon, 18 May 2009 23:53:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6536737 Answer to What, in your opinion, is the difference in getting a degree in a college or at home online? Does it matter? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051085 What, in your opinion, is the difference in getting a degree in a college or at home online? Does it matter?<br /><br />I would suggest an online degree program as a good option, especially if you are looking to start from scratch or complete a course that you gave up mid-way, you can finally graduate with a college degree with the help of the Internet. Online education programs are offered by colleges such as... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:07:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051085