RN Programs in Belleville, Illinois

Get your RN degree in Belleville, Illinois - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Belleville 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 Belleville?

The education necessary to become an RN is valuable, and registered nurses make really good money in Illinois. However, students can lower the cost of RN school with financial aid. There are numerous grants and nursing school scholarships in Illinois. 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 Illinois.

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 Belleville, Illinois

Southwestern Illinois College

  • 2500 Carlyle Ave. Belleville, IL 62221
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (618) 235-2700

McKendree College

  • 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (618) 537-4481

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  • SIUE Edwardsville, IL 62026
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Physician Assistant, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    1(888)328-5168

Lewis & Clark Community College

  • 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (618) 468-7000

Kaskaskia College

  • 27210 College Road Centralia, IL 62801
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (618) 545-3000

Rend Lake College

  • 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (618) 437-5321

John A Logan College

  • 700 Logan College Road Carterville, IL 62918
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN, Sonography
    (618) 985-3741

Macmurray College

  • 447 East College Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)252-7485

Lincoln Land Community College

  • 5250 Shepherd Road Springfield, IL 62794
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (217) 786-2200

St John’s College of Nursing

  • 729 East Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (217) 525-5628

Southeastern Illinois College

  • 3575 College Road Harrisburg, IL 62946
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (618) 252-5400

Shawnee Community College

  • 8364 Shawnee College Rd. Ullin, IL 62992
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    1(800)481-2242