RN Programs in Memphis, Tennessee

Get your RN degree in Memphis, Tennessee - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Memphis 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 Memphis?

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

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 Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis

  • 101 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (901) 678-2111

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  • 920 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38163
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (901) 448-5500

Baptist College of Health Sciences

  • 1003 Monroe Ave Memphis, TN 38104
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (901) 572-2646

Methodist Hospital

  • 1211 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
    Programs: Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (901) 516-7000

Southwest Tennessee Community College

  • 5983 Macon Cove Memphis, TN 38134
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (901) 333-5000

Dyersburg State Community College

  • 1510 Lake Road Dyersburg, TN 38024
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (731) 286-3200

Jackson State Community College

  • 2046 North Parkway Jackson, TN 38301
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (731) 424-3520

Union University

  • 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, RN, RN to BSN
    (731) 668-1818