RN Programs in Augusta, Georgia

Get your RN degree in Augusta, Georgia - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Augusta 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 Augusta?

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

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 Augusta, Georgia

Augusta State University

  • 2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904
    Programs: ADN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (706) 737-1405

Georgia Regents University

  • 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (706) 721-0211

Georgia Southern University

  • 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458
    Programs: BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (912) 478-4636

Georgia College & State University

  • 231 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (478) 445-5004

Athens Technical College

  • 800 US Hwy 29 North Athens, GA 30601
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (706) 355-5000