RN Programs in Bloomington, Illinois

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Bloomington 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 Bloomington?

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 Bloomington, Illinois

Illinois State University

  • Campus Box 5810 Normal, IL 61790
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (309) 438-7400

Heartland Community College

  • 1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL 61761
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (309) 268-8000

Methodist Medical Center College of Nursing

  • 415 St. Mark Ct. Peoria, IL 61603
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (309) 672-5513

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

  • 511 NE Greenleaf Street Peoria, IL 61603
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (309) 655-2201

Bradley University

  • 830 North Elmwood Avenue Peoria, IL 61606
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (309) 677-2320

Illinois Central College

  • 1 College Drive East Peoria, IL 61635
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (309) 694-5422

Millikin University

  • 1184 West Main Street Decatur, IL 62522
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, RN, RN to BSN
    (217) 424-6211

Richland Community College

  • One College Park Decatur, IL 62521
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (217) 875-7200

Parkland College

  • 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign, IL 61821
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (217) 351-2200

Spoon River College

  • 23235 N. County Highway 22 Canton, IL 61520
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (309) 647-4645

Graham Hospital

  • 210 W. Walnut St. Canton, IL 61520
    Programs: RN
    (309) 647-4086

Illinois Valley Community College

  • 815 North Orlando Smith Avenue Oglesby, IL 61348
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (815) 224-2720

St John’s College of Nursing

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

Lincoln Land Community College

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

Kankakee Community College

  • 100 College Drive Kankakee, IL 60901
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 802-8100

Lakeview College of Nursing

  • 903 N. Logan Ave. Danville, IL 61832
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (217) 709-0920

Danville Area Community College

  • 2000 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (217) 443-3222

Olivet Nazarene University

  • One University Avenue Bourbonnais, IL 60914
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (815) 939-5011

Lake Land College

  • 5001 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 61938
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (217) 234-5253

Carl Sandburg College

  • 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. Galesburg, IL 61401
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (309) 344-2518

Macmurray College

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

Joliet Junior College

  • 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 729-9020

University of St. Francis

  • 500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435
    Programs: BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (815) 740-3400

Lewis University

  • One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (815) 838-0500

Waubonsee Community College

  • Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554
    Programs: ADN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (630) 466-7900

Aurora University

  • 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (630) 892-6431

Sauk Valley Community College

  • 173 IL Rt. 2 Dixon, IL 61021
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (815) 288-5511