RN Programs in Rochester, Minnesota

Get your RN degree in Rochester, Minnesota - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Rochester 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 Rochester?

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

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 Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester Community & Technical College

  • 851 30th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (507) 285-7210

Winona State University

  • 175 West Mark Street Winona, MN 55987
    Programs: BSN, DNP, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (507) 457-5000

Minnesota State College – SE Technical

  • 1250 Homer Road Winona, MN 55987
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (507) 453-2700

Gustavus Adolphus / St Olaf

  • 1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (507) 786-2222

Riverland Community College

  • 2200 Riverland Dr. Austin, MN 56007
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (507) 379-3300

Inver Hills – Century Colleges

  • 2500 East 80th Street Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, RN
    (651) 450-3000

Normandale Community College

  • 9700 France Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (952) 358-8200

Minnesota School of Business Globe College

  • 1401 West 76th St. Richfield, MN 55423
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (612) 861-2000

College of St Catherine

  • 2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
    Programs: BSN, RN
    1(800)945-4599

College of St. Catherine

  • 601 25th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454
    Programs: ADN, BSN, DNP, RN
    (651) 690-6000

University of Minnesota

  • 80 Church St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, RN
    (612) 625-5000

Minneapolis Community & Technical College

  • 1501 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (612) 659-6000

Minnesota State University

  • 228 Wiecking Center Mankato, MN 56001
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)722-0544

South Central College

  • 1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato, MN 56003
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN
    (507) 389-7200

Bethel University

  • 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (651) 638-6400

North Hennepin Community College

  • 7411 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (763) 488-0391

Crown College

  • 8700 College View Drive St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    1(952)446-4100

Anoka – Ramsey Community College

  • 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (763) 433-1100