RN Programs in Rio Grande, Ohio

Get your RN degree in Rio Grande, Ohio - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?

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

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 Rio Grande, Ohio

Shawnee State University

  • 940 Second Street Portsmouth, OH 45662
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)959-2778

Hocking Technical College

  • 3301 Hocking Parkway Nelsonville, OH 45764
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (740) 753-3591

Washington State Community College

  • 710 Colegate Drive Marietta, OH 45750
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (740) 374-8716

Southern State Community College

  • 100 Hobart Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (937) 393-3431

Ohio University

  • 1425 Newark Road Zanesville, OH 43701
    Programs: ADN, Medical Assistant, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (740) 432-4404

Capital University

  • 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (614) 236-6011

Columbus State Community College

  • 550 East Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (614) 287-5353

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

  • 127 S. Davis Avenue Columbus, OH 43222
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (614) 234-5800

Central Ohio Technical College

  • 1179 University Drive Newark, OH 43055
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (740) 366-9494

Ohio State University

  • 154 W 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (614) 292-6446

Otterbein University

  • 1 South Grove Street Westerville, OH 43081
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to MSN
    (614) 890-3000

Cedarville University

  • 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(937)766-7700