RN Programs in Columbus, Indiana

Get your RN degree in Columbus, Indiana - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Columbus 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 Columbus?

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

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 Columbus, Indiana

Ivy Technical State College

  • 4475 Central Avenue Columbus, IN 47203
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (812) 372-9925

Ivy Technical State College

  • 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, IN 47404
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiation Therapy, RN
    (812) 332-1559

University of Indianapolis

  • 1400 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, ADN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (317) 788-3368

Ivy Technical State College

  • 590 Ivy Tech Drive Madison, IN 47250
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (812) 265-2580

Indiana University-Purdue University

  • 420 University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, DNP, EMT Paramedic, Family Nurse Practitioner, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (317) 274-5555

Marian College

  • 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, IN 46222
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (317) 955-6000

Ivy Technical State College

  • 50 W Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46208
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (317) 921-4800

Ivy Technical State College

  • 8204 Highway 311 Sellersburg, IN 47172
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (812) 246-3301

Ivy Technical State College

  • 915 South Zinc Mill Road Greencastle, IN 46135
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    1(800)750-3007

Indiana University

  • 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (812) 941-2333

Anderson University

  • 1100 East Fifth Street Anderson, IN 46012
    Programs: BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (800) 428-6414

Ivy Technical State College

  • 2357 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (765) 966-2656

Indiana University

  • 2325 Chester Boulevard Richmond, IN 47374
    Programs: ADN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (765) 973-8200

Ivy Technical State College

  • 4301 South Cowan Road Muncie, IN 47302
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    1(800)589-8324

Ball State University

  • 2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(765)289-1241

Vincennes University

  • 851 College Ave Jasper, IN 47546
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (800) 742-9198

Ivy Technical State College

  • 8000 S Education Dr. Terre Haute, IN 47802
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (812) 299-1121

Indiana State University

  • 200 North 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809
    Programs: BSN, DNP, LPN to BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (812) 659-3861

Indiana University

  • 2300 South Washington Street Kokomo, IN 46902
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MSN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, Sonography
    (765) 453-2000

Ivy Technical State College

  • 1942 East North Street Kokomo, IN 46901
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (765) 454-5112

Indiana Wesleyan University

  • 4201 South Washington Street Marion, IN 46953
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (866) 468-6498

Ivy Technical State College

  • 3101 S. Creasy Ln. Lafayette, IN 47905
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (765) 269-5000

St Elizabeth Health

  • 1701 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN 47905
    Programs: RN
    (765) 502-4000

Purdue University

  • 504 Northwestern Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47907
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, MSN, RN
    (765) 494-4636