Nursing School Guide

Rhode Island Nursing Schools and Programs

Rhode Island's official nickname is "The Ocean State", because one-tenth of the state's inland area is covered by salt water. All the while a small state, Rhode Island has over a million people. The state is concentrated with more registered historic landmarks in one area than any other place. Centuries of American history are preserved here, from seventeenth-century Colonial houses and churches to the opulent mansions of Newport. There are museums of every venture scattered throughout the state.

Rhode Island is a small state with vast opportunities in nursing education. The nursing shortage in Rhode Island has hit a critical stage and the future looks to get much worse if there is not an increase in the number of nursing school graduates in Rhode Island. The Nursing schools in Rhode Island had to waitlist hundreds of applicants in recent years due to a shortage of nursing school faculty. Nurses in hospitals, community health centers, group practices, long term care facilities, and elsewhere in the health care community, are being called upon to lead and manage departments within their organizations. In addition, they are being asked to as become educators, not only for the patients, but for the future nurses of their communities. For those interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the field of nursing, this is an excellent time. Many universities offer both online and campus based programs. Online nursing programs have become increasingly popular over the past several years. They are meant to provide a convenient and flexible option for working registered nurses or other health care professionals. Most schools allow you to complete coursework at your own pace. Browse a wide variety of accredited nursing schools to learn more about the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you. There may be signing bonuses, flexible work schedules, and tuition reimbursement or loan payback programs that Rhode Island hospital.

Degree Programs:

Administrative, Adult Care, Anatomy, Anesthetist, Community Health, Educator, Family Care, Gerontology, Midwife, Neonatal, Nutrition, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatric/Mental Health

Largest Cities:

Central Falls, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Greenville, Kingston, North Providence, Pascoag, Pawtucket, Providence, Valley Falls, Warwick, West Warwick, Woonsocket

Additional Resources:

RI Nursing Association
http://www.risnarn.org/

RI Board Of Nursing
http://www.health.state.ri.us/

RI Travel
http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/

RI Hospital Directory
http://rhode-island.uscity.net/Hospital/

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience. request RN to BSN information   |  Other Nursing Programs

Liberty University Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University. request BS - Nursing information

Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers. request RN to BSN information   |  Other Nursing Programs

Walden University Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace. request BS Nursing information   |   BSN to MSN   |  RN to MSN

Indiana State University Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online. request LPN to BSN information   |   RN to BSN

CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS
School	Enrollment	Type	Accredited	Online Program	Degrees	Find Scholarship
Community College of Rhode Island	15,600	Public	Yes	No	Associate, LPN, LPN-to-RN	scholarships
Rhode Island College	6,900	Public	Yes	No	BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN	scholarships
Salve Regina University	2,200	Private	Yes	No	BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN	scholarships
St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing	70	Private	Yes	No	Diploma	scholarships
University of Rhode Island	11,000	Public	Yes	No	BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral)	scholarships