RN Programs in Harvey, Louisiana

Get your RN degree in Harvey, Louisiana - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Harvey 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 Harvey?

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

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 Harvey, Louisiana

Charity Delgado College

  • 450 S. Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, LA 70112
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN, RN
    (504) 571-1270

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

  • 1900 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70112
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (504) 568-4106

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

  • 4123 Woodland Drive New Orleans, LA 70131
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (504) 394-7744

Dillard University

  • 2601 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70122
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (504) 283-8822

William Carey College

  • 4103 Chef Mentuer Hwy New Orleans, LA 70126
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (504) 286-3275

Nicholls State University

  • 906 East 1st St. Thibodaux, LA 70310
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1-877-642-4655

Southeastern Louisiana University

  • SLU 10720 Hammond, LA 70402
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (985) 549-2068

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

  • 8595 Picardy Avenue # 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Programs: Radiography, RN
    (225) 763-4900

Our Lady of the Lake College

  • 7434 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (225) 768-1700

Southern University School of Nursing

  • 564 Laurel Street Baton Rouge, LA 70801
    Programs: BSN, Nursing PhD, RN
    (225) 381-7125