RN Programs in Great Bend, Kansas

Get your RN degree in Great Bend, Kansas - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Great Bend 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 Great Bend?

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

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 Great Bend, Kansas

North Central Kansas Area Technical College

  • 2205 Wheatland Ave. Hays, KS 67601
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (785) 625-2437

Fort Hays State University

  • 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601
    Programs: BSN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MSN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    785-628-3478

Pratt Community College

  • 348 NE SR 61 Pratt, KS 67124
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (620) 672-9800

Hutchinson Community College

  • 1300 North Plum Hutchinson, KS 67501
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN
    1(888)464-8824

Brown Mackie College

Kansas Wesleyan University

  • 100 E. Claflin Ave. Salina, KS 67401
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (785) 827-5541

Hesston College

  • 325 S College Dr Hesston, KS 67062
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (620) 327-8333

Dodge City Community College

  • 2501 N 14th Ave. Dodge City, KS 67801
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    (620) 225-1321

Bethel College

  • 300 East 27th Street North Newton, KS 67117
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (316) 283-2500

Wichita State University

  • 1845 Fairmount St. Wichita, KS 67260
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, LPN to BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (316) 978-3456

Newman University

  • 3100 McCormick Ave. Wichita, KS 67213
    Programs: BSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    316-942-4291