RN Programs in Pendleton, South Carolina

Get your RN degree in Pendleton, South Carolina - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Pendleton 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 Pendleton?

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

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 Pendleton, South Carolina

Clemson University

  • Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (864) 656-3311

Greenville Technical College

  • 620 South Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (864) 250-8111

Bob Jones University

  • 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard Greenville, SC 29614
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (864) 242-5100

Lander University

  • 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC 29649
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (864) 388-8426

Piedmont Technical College

  • 620 N. Emerald Rd. Greenwood, SC 29648
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    1(800)868-5528

Spartanburg Community College

  • 800 Brisack Road Spartanburg, SC 29303
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (864) 592-4800

University of South Carolina Upstate

  • 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303
    Programs: BSN, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, RN, RN to BSN
    1(864)503-5000

Aiken Technical College

  • 2276 J. Davis Highway Graniteville, SC 29829
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (803) 593-9231

University of South Carolina

  • 471 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (803) 648-6851