RN Programs in Douglas, Georgia

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Douglas 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 Douglas?

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 Douglas, Georgia

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  • 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(800)733-3653

Valdosta State University

  • 1500 N Patterson Valdosta, GA 31698
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (229) 333-5800

Middle Georgia College

  • 1100 Second Street SE Cochran, GA 31014
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (478) 934-6221

Albany State University

  • 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (229) 430-4600

Darton College

  • 2400 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (229) 317-6000

Coastal Georgia Community College

  • One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (912) 279-5700

Southwest Georgia Technical College

  • 15689 US Highway 19 North Thomasville, GA 31792
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (229) 225-4096

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 Southwestern University

  • 800 Wheatley Street Americus, GA 31709
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (229) 931-2066