Where’s the College? – How RNs in rural areas can advance their education

by Peggy Currie

As we work to build our workforce of nurses and advanced practice nurses to care for the generation of boomers, rural nursing student candidates have the interesting challenge to attain or further their nursing degrees through the use of technology advancements.

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way with distance learning access which has afforded great nursing candidates the ability to link to some wonderful, accredited programs while keeping them in their home setting upon graduation.

I visited with Mary Stucky, MSN RN, Senior Instructor for the Washington State University (WSU) College of Nursing in Spokane, WA. She has some great tips for those who are interested in becoming involved in a distance learning program.