RN Programs in Bradenton, Florida

Get your RN degree in Bradenton, Florida - online & campus-based options available.

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Registered Nurse Degree Info

Which schools offer Bradenton 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 Bradenton?

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

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 Bradenton, Florida

State College of Florida

  • 5840 26th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (941) 752-5000

St Petersburg College

  • 7200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL 33781
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, RN
    (727) 341-3687

Galen Health Institute of Tampa Bay

  • 11101 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 201 St. Petersburg, FL 33716
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (727) 577-1497

University of Tampa

  • 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
    Programs: BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    (813) 253-3333

Hillsborough Community College

  • 4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33614
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Nuclear Medicine Tech, RN
    (813) 253-7201

South University

  • 4401 North Himes Ave. Tampa, FL 33614
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (813) 393-3800

University of South Florida

  • 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33620
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, LPN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (813) 272-4000

South Florida Community College

  • 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (863) 453-6661

Pasco Hernando Community College

  • 10230 Ridge Road New Port Richey, FL 34654
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (727) 847-2727

Polk State College

  • 999 Avenue H Winter Haven, FL 33881
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (863) 297-1000

Edison State College

  • 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33906
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (239) 985-8308

Florida Gulf Coast University

  • 10501 FGCU Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33965
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (239) 590-1000

Pasco Hernando Community College

  • 11415 Ponce De Leon Boulevard Brooksville, FL 34601
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (352) 796-6726