Online

New in Fall 2005, the nursing courses and cluster courses for the RN to BSN curriculum are available online providing working students the flexibility needed to successfully complete their degree program.  The online program makes it more convenient than ever for working nurses to receive quality education opportunities leading to an advanced degree.

“The online R.N. to B.S.N. program maintains the School of Nursing’s high standard of quality and excellence in education, while providing additional flexibility and access for busy students,” said Richardean Benjamin, chair of Old Dominion’s School of Nursing.

In addition to working with faculty mentors, students will build a polished professional portfolio, an advantage when seeking employment following graduation.

Is online learning right for me?
The Distance Learning Online Student Orientation will help you determine whether or not online learning is right for you.  By completing this orientation, you will have an opportunity to become familiar with the requirements of online learning and feel more comfortable and confident about taking an online course.  In addition, steps for pre-enrollment and enrollment are provided for you to familiarize yourself with the enrollment process as a distant student.

How do I get started?
All RN to BSN students are admitted to begin the curriculum in Fall semesters only.  The RN to BSN program application process includes the submission of an application to both the University and to the College of Health Sciences.

How do I register for an online course?
To register for a course go to LeoOnline, the University’s schedule of classes.  To learn more about LeoOnline return to the Distance Learning Online Student Orientation site.

Can I take a course as a non-degree seeking student?
While students can take courses as a non-degree seeking student, it is not advised that they do so for this program.

What do I need to do to begin my online course once I have been admitted to the program and I have registered for my courses?
In order to begin your course you must first create an ODU Midas Account.  Once you have your Midas account, a University email account will be created for your use.  NOTE: you must have a university email account in order to access the online courses through Blackboard, the University’s course management system.

Purchase all text book(s) and coursepack(s) for your course(s) prior to the start of class.  All Distance Learning students can get instructions on how to acquire these materials on the Distance Learning website’s student services section.

For specific instructions on how to access your online course return to the Distance Learning Online Student Orientation.

For more information about the online RN to BSN program watch a videostreamed program introduction from the Program Director, call Old Dominion’s School of Nursing at 800-968-7276 or email Phyllis Barham.