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Registered Nurse (RN) Career Information

Have you always wanted to be a nurse, but you are unsure of what you want to specialize in? Or are you an aspiring nursing professional who doesn't want to be tied down to one specialty because of your interest in many fields? If either of those questions applied to you, consider earning a registered nurse's license. As a registered nurse you will be able to manage the medical care of patients, oversee the work of certified nurse assistants and licensed practical nurses, and perform direct patient care. Registered nurses have a huge impact on patients' lives as well as the work flow of other nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health institutions.

Become a Registered Nurse

A nursing professional must earn your license by completing an associate's degree or bachelor's degree program at a trade school, community college, or university. Some hospitals even offer RN courses to people who already have a bachelor's degree. It is important to be aware that many states offer a different type of licensing to students with associate's degrees than bachelor's degrees.

Choose a school below and start your career as a registered nurse today!



Featured Nursing Schools:

Online
University of Phoenix Online
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, MBA, Master of Health Administration, Master of Healthcare Education, Nursing Health Care Education Certificate
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, RN to BS in Nursing, Radiologic Sciences
Kaplan University - School of Nursing
R.N. to B.S. in Nursing
National American University
B.S. - Nursing RN-to-BSN
South University
Nursing Degree Completion (RN to BSN)
Utica College
Online RN to Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Walden University
M.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing-Education (BSN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management, M.S. in Nursing-Education (RN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management (RN-MSN)
Arizona
University of Phoenix
Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix
Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
California
Maric College
Vista / North County, North Hollywood, San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training
University of Phoenix
Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix
San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Colorado
University of Phoenix
Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Colorado Springs* - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, Shelton - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Florida
University of Phoenix
Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Virginia College
Pensacola - Practical Nursing
Georgia
University of Phoenix
Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Columbus* - MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Hawaii
University of Phoenix
Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Illinois
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview, Chicago - Legal Nurse Consultant
Indiana
University of Phoenix
Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Everest College
Merrillville - Practical Nurse
Iowa
Kaplan University
Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport - Nursing
Louisiana
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Loyola University
New Orleans - MS in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Systems Management
Michigan
Everest Institute
Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix
Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Missouri
Sanford-Brown College
St. Peters - Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate in Nursing
Nebraska
Kaplan University
Lincoln, Omaha - Practical Nursing
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont - Nursing
New Jersey
CDM Institute
Wayne - Nurses Aid
New Mexico
University of Phoenix
Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
North Carolina
ECPI College of Technology
Charlotte, Raleigh - Practical Nursing
Ohio
University of Phoenix
Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Oklahoma
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix
Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
South Carolina
ECPI College of Technology
San Antonio - Practical Nursing
Tennessee
University of Phoenix
Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Texas
Texas Careers
San Antonio - Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing
Utah
University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Utah Career College
West Jordan - Nursing
Virginia
ECPI
Newport News, Northern Virginia, Manassas, Glen Allen, Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
TESST College of Technology
Alexandria - Licensed Practical Nurse
Canada
Vancouver Career College
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Surrey, Vancouver- Practical Nursing
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