RN Programs in North Charleston, South Carolina

Get your RN degree in North Charleston, South Carolina - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer North Charleston 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 North Charleston?

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

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 North Charleston, South Carolina

Trident Technical College

  • 7000 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (843) 574-6111

Charleston Southern University

  • 9200 University Boulevard Charleston, SC 29406
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (843) 863-7000

Medical University of South Carolina

  • 171 Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29425
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, Psych Nursing - Certificate, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (843) 792-2300

Technical College of Low Country

  • 921 Ribaut Road Beaufort, SC 29901
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (843) 525-8211

University of South Carolina Beaufort

  • 801 Carteret Street Beaufort, SC 29902
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (843) 521-4100

South Carolina State University

  • 300 College Street NE Orangeburg, SC 29117
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)260-5956

Orangeburg – Calhoun Technical College

  • 3250 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (803) 536-0311

Central Carolina Technical College

  • 506 N Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (803) 778-1961

Florence-Darlington Technical College

  • 2715 W. Lucas Street Florence, SC 29502
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Radiography, RN
    1(800)228-5745

Francis Marion University

  • PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)368-7551

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

  • 2050 Highway 501 East Conway, SC 29528
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (843) 347-3186

Midlands Technical College

  • 316 South Beltline Blvd. Columbia, SC 29205
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (803) 738-8324

University of South Carolina

  • University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (803) 777-7000