RN Programs in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Get your RN degree in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids?

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

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 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

North Central Technical College

  • 1000 W. Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (715) 675-3331

Fox Valley Technical College

  • 1825 N. Bluemound Drive Appleton, WI 54912
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (920) 735-5600

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

  • 549 High Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54901
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (920) 424-1234

Moraine Park Technical College

  • 700 Gould Street Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (920) 887-1101

Marian College Fond

  • 45 South National Avenue Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (920) 923-7600

Viterbo University

  • 900 Viterbo Drive Lacrosse, WI 54601
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (608) 796-3000

Western Technical College

  • 400 Seventh Street North Lacrosse, WI 54601
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (608) 785-9200

Chippewa Valley Technical College

  • 620 West Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (715) 833-6200

University of Wisconsin

  • 105 Garfield Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (715) 836-2637

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • 2740 West Mason Street Green Bay, WI 54307
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (920) 498-5400

University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • 3550 Anderson St. Madison, WI 53704
    Programs: ADN, BSN, BSN to DNP, LPN, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (608) 246-6100

Nicolet Area Technical College

  • 5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (715) 365-4410

Bellin College

  • 3201 Eaton Road Green Bay, WI 54311
    Programs: BSN, MSN, Radiography, RN
    (920) 433-6699

University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

  • 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (920) 465-2000

Edgewood College

  • 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, WI 53711
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN
    (800) 444-4861

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

  • 745 West Main Street Watertown, WI 53094
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (800) 622-2947