RN Programs in Madison, Florida

Get your RN degree in Madison, Florida - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Madison RN Programs?

RN programs (both campus-based & online RN courses) are medical training programs offered by universities, vocational or technical schools, and community or junior colleges. Some hospitals even offer registered nursing training as an RN diploma.

How do I become an licensed RN?

Each state sets its own RN licensure requirements. In order to earn your RN license, you must pass the NCLEX® examination. The NCLEX® is a comprehensive nursing exam that can only be taken by graduates of nursing programs approved by your state's board of nursing.

Do I need to complete an LPN program before I go to college to get an RN Degree?

No you don't need to complete LPN training before you can get your RN license. An accredited RN Associate Degree program takes 2 years. You can earn your RN Diploma in 3 years. (BSN - 4 years, RN to BSN degrees can be 2-3 years).

Are There Free Nursing Schools in Madison?

The education necessary to become an RN is valuable, and registered nurses make really good money in Florida. However, students can lower the cost of RN school with financial aid. There are numerous grants and nursing school scholarships in Florida. They might not make your RN degree free but it can at least be more affordable.

Contact one of the accredited nursing schools listed here to get information about the financial aid you qualify for. Find out more about online nursing schools in Florida.

RN Job Description

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RN Schools Near You & Online Near Madison, Florida

Keiser University

  • 1700 Halstead Boulevard, Building 2 Tallahassee, FL 32309
    Programs: ADN, Phlebotomy, Radiography, RN
    (850) 906-9494

Florida Gateway College

  • 149 South East College Place Lake City, FL 32025
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN, RN to BSN
    (386) 754-4292

Florida A&M University

  • 1668 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32307
    Programs: BSN, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, RN, RN to BSN
    (850) 599-3000

Florida State University

  • 600 W. College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32306
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (850) 644-6200

Tallahassee Community College

  • 444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (850) 201-6200

Santa Fe College

  • 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (352) 395-5000

University of Florida

  • 201 Criser Hall Gainesville, FL 32611
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, MSN, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (352) 392-1365