RN Programs in Killeen, Texas

Get your RN degree in Killeen, Texas - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Killeen 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 Killeen?

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

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 Killeen, Texas

Temple College

  • 2600 South First Street Temple, TX 76504
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, RN
    (254) 298-8282

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

  • 900 College Street Belton, TX 76513
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, RN, RN to BSN
    (254) 295-8642

Central Texas College

  • 6200 West Central Texas Expwy Killeen, TX 76549
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, RN
    (254) 526-7161

Baylor University

  • 1311 S 5th St Waco Dallas, TX 76798
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN
    1(800)229-5678

Mclennan Community College

  • 1400 College Drive Waco, TX 76708
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (254) 299-8622

University of Texas at Austin

  • 1 University Station Austin, TX 78712
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (512) 475-7348

Austin Community College

  • 3401 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (512) 223-5700

Blinn College

  • 2423 Blinn Blvd. Bryan, TX 77805
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LVN, Radiography, RN
    (979) 209-7200

Navarro College

  • 3200 W. 7th Ave. Corsicana, TX 75110
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    1(800)628-2776

Hill College

  • 2112 Mayfield Pkwy Cleburne, TX 76033
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN, Sonography
    (817) 760-5500

Southwestern Adventist University

  • 100 W. Hillcrest Keene, TX 76059
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (817) 645-3921

Tarleton State University

  • 1333 W. Washington Stephenville, TX 76402
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (254) 968-9000