Visit the website of My Online Nursing Degree (see Resource) and follow the links to various universities providing online diploma courses in practical nursing. Find out the prerequisites for gaining admission to the courses. This will typically involve a basic qualification of a high school diploma, knowledge of Internet navigation, creating documents and using email. You will also need access to a personal computer and Internet connectivity to attend online classes.
Communicate with the course coordinator at individual institutions and get information about the course duration and the mode of sending study material. Although the classes will cover theoretical aspects, the nature of the diploma involves actual hands on training in a clinical setting. Find out about the arrangements the institution has for such practical training. Ask about the health centers or nursing homes where students are trained. Visit these centers and verify this information by speaking to the administrator.
Compare courses across universities. Look for details about accreditation, course fees, flexibility of course schedule and possibility of financial assistance. Find the course that suits you best and sign up and pay any fees associated with the course.
Complete and submit assignments on schedule. Interact with the faculty of your online diploma course and ask questions to understand the topics clearly. Attend the practical training regularly. The skills you pick up during this time will come in handy when you begin working. Be a sincere student and spend time to learn all aspects of nursing care from the faculty training you. Complete the practical training and take up the specified exams. Clear the exams with the desired scores to receive your diploma.