RN Programs in Houston, Missouri

Get your RN degree in Houston, Missouri - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Houston 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 Houston?

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

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 Houston, Missouri

Ft Leonard Wood – Lincoln

  • 268 Constitution Street, Suite 5 Ft Leonard Wood, MO 65473
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (573) 329-5160

Missouri State University

  • 128 Garfield Ave. West Plains, MO 65775
    Programs: ADN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Physician Assistant, RN
    (417) 255-7255

Columbia College / Lake Ozark

  • 900 College Blvd. Osage Beach, MO 65065
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (573) 348-6463

Cox College

  • 1423 N. Jefferson Ave. Springfield, MO 65802
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, CNA, LPN to BSN, MSN, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (866) 898-5355

Bolivar Technical College

  • 2001 W. Broadway Ste 6 Bolivar, MO 65613
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (417) 777-5062

St. John’s Regional Health Center

  • 1600 University Avenue Springfield, MO 65613
    Programs: ADN, BSN, MSN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (417) 328-5281

Lincoln University

  • 820 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
    Programs: ADN, RN, RN to BSN
    (573) 681-5000

Branson Technical College

  • 4440 N Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (417) 336-6239

Mineral Area College

  • 5270 Flat River Road Park Hills, MO 63601
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (573) 431-4593

East Central College

  • 1964 Prairie Dell Rd. Rolla, MO 63084
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (636) 584-6500

Three Rivers Community College

  • 2080 Three Rivers Blvd Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (573) 840-9600