RN Programs in Palm Bay, Florida

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?

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 Palm Bay, Florida

Brevard Community College

  • 250 Community College Pkwy. Palm Bay, FL 32909
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (321) 632-1111

Brevard Community College

  • 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (321) 632-1111

Indian River Community College

  • 3209 Virginia Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
    Programs: ADN, BSN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN
    (772) 462-4772

University of Central Florida

  • 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nursing PhD, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (407) 823-2000

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

  • 671 Winyah Drive Orlando, FL 32803
    Programs: ADN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nurse Anesthetist, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (407) 303-9798

Valencia College

  • 1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando, FL 32811
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (407) 299-5000

South Florida Community College

  • 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (863) 453-6661

Seminole State College

  • 100 Weldon Blvd Sanford, FL 32773
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN
    (407) 328-4722

Polk State College

  • 999 Avenue H Winter Haven, FL 33881
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (863) 297-1000

Bethune – Cookman College

  • 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (386) 481-2000

Daytona State College

  • 1200 West International Speedway Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (386) 506-3000

Lake Sumter Community College

  • 9501 U.S. Highway 441 Leesburg, FL 34788
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (352) 787-3747

Palm Beach Community College – Belle Glade

  • 1977 College Drive Belle Glade, FL 33430
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (561) 868-3350

South University

  • 9801 Belvedere Road Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
    Programs: BSN, Medical Assistant, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (561) 697-9200

Palm Beach Atlantic University