RN Programs in Macon, Georgia

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Macon 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 Macon?

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 Macon, Georgia

Macon State College

  • 100 College Station Drive Macon, GA 31206
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Health Information Management-Associate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, RN, RN to BSN
    (478) 471-2700

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

Gordon College

  • 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA 30204
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (678) 359-5000

Middle Georgia College

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

Georgia Southwestern University

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

Clayton State University

  • 2000 Clayton State Boulevard Morrow, GA 30260
    Programs: BSN, CNA, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (678) 466-4000

Georgia Perimeter College

  • 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (678) 891-3200

Georgia State University

  • 33 Gilmer St SE # 200 Atlanta, GA 30303
    Programs: BSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (404) 413-2000

Brenau University

  • 1866 Southern Lane Gainesville, GA 30033
    Programs: BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (404) 679-4500

Emory University

  • 1520 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, RN, RN to MSN
    (404) 727-7980

Columbus State University

  • 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA 31907
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (706) 507-8800

Athens Technical College

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

Columbus Technical College

  • 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA 31904
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (706) 649-1800

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University

  • 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, GA 30341
    Programs: BSN, DNP, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (678) 547-6111

Lagrange College

  • 601 Broad Street Lagrange, GA 30240
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (706) 880-8000

Albany State University

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

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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

Darton College

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

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

University of West Georgia

  • 1601 Maple St. Carrollton, GA 30118
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (678) 839-5000