Nursing education is vital to creating future workforces of compassionate, well-trained nursing staff. Nursing education students learn to utilize a variety of teaching strategies in order to advance modern nursing practices and prepare upcoming nurses for the rewards and challenges of working in a healthcare setting.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.