RN Programs in Winchester, Virginia

Get your RN degree in Winchester, Virginia - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Winchester 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 Winchester?

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

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 Winchester, Virginia

Lord Fairfax Community College

  • 173 Skirmisher Lane Middletown, VA 22645
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 868-7000

Lord Fairfax Community College

  • 6480 College St. Warrenton, VA 20187
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (540) 351-1505

George Mason University

  • 4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4 Fairfax, VA 22030
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (703) 993-2400

Marymount University

  • 2807 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (703) 522-5600

Northern Virginia Community College

  • 6699 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 22150
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN
    (703) 323-3000

Eastern Mennonite University

  • 1200 Park Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 432-4000

Germanna Community College

  • 2130 Germanna Highway Locust Grove, VA 22508
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 423-9030

James Madison University

  • 800 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 568-6211

Career Training Solutions

  • 100 Riverside Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22406
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 373-2200

Blue Ridge Community College

  • One College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (540) 234-9261

University of Virginia

  • P.O. Box 800782 Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, RN, RN to BSN
    (434) 924-0141

Piedmont Virginia Community College

  • 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (434) 977-3900