RN Programs in Brainerd, Minnesota

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

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Brainerd 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 Brainerd?

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 Brainerd, Minnesota

College of St Benedict / St John’s

  • 37 South College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (320) 363-5011

St Cloud State University

  • 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN, RN
    (320) 308-0121

Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College

  • 2101 14th Street Cloquet, MN 55720
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    1(800)657-3712

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

  • 900 Minnesota 34 Fergus Falls, MN 56501
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (218) 846-3700

Anoka – Ramsey Community College

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

Hibbing Community College

  • 1515 East 25th Street Hibbing, MN 55746
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    1(800)224-4422

North Hennepin Community College

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

Ridgewater College

  • 2101 15th Ave NW Willmar, MN 56201
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (320) 222-5200

College of St. Scholastica

  • 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Nursing Administration, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Psychiatric Nursing, RN
    (218) 723-6000

Lake Superior College

  • 2101 Trinity Rd. Duluth Duluth, MN 55811
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (218) 733-7600

Bethel University

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