RN Programs in Salina, Kansas

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Salina 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 Salina?

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 Salina, Kansas

Hesston College

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

Cloud County Community College

  • 2221 Campus Drive Concordia, KS 66901
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(800)729-5101

Bethel College

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

Hutchinson Community College

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

Manhattan Area Technical College

  • 3136 Dickens Ave. Manhattan, KS 66503
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (785) 587-2800

Barton County Community College

  • 245 NE 30 Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, LPN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    (620) 792-2701

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

Butler County Community College

  • 901 S. Haverhill Rd. El Dorado, KS 67042
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (316) 321-2222

Newman University

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

Emporia State University

  • 1200 Commercial Street Emporia, KS 66801
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (620) 341-1200

Fort Hays State University

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

North Central Kansas Area Technical College

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