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/

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

Online Nursing Programs without Waiting Lists

School Degrees Offered Request Information
American Sentinel University BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing; MSN - Case Management; MSN - Infection Prevention and Control; MSN - Mgmt. & Organizational Leadership; MSN - Nursing Informatics; MSN - RN to Master of Science in Nursing;
Anna Maria College RN to BSN
Baker College Online Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University MS - Nursing
Capella University MSN - Nurse Educator; MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge; PhD - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN); Master of Science in Nursing; RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Cleveland State University BSN; MSN
Colorado Christian University B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
Colorado Technical University Online BS - Nursing - (RN to BSN)
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences RN to BS - Nursing
Gonzaga University MSN - Health Systems Leadership; MSN - Nurse Educator; RN to MSN
Graceland University MSN - Nurse Educator; RN - BSN
Grantham University MS. Nursing - Case Management; MS. Nursing - Nursing Education; MS. Nursing - Nursing Informatics; MS. Nursing - Nursing Mgmt & Org Leadership; RN to MSN Option
Herzing University MS - Nursing Education
Indiana State University LPN to BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University MS - Nurse Administrator; MS - Nurse Educator; MS - Nursing; MSN - Informatics; RN to BS - Nursing; RN to MSN in Nursing
Kent State University RN to BSN
Lewis University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education
Liberty University Online BS - Nursing; MS - Nursing - Acute Care
Loyola University New Orleans Online MSN - Bridge Program; MSN - Health Care Systems Management
Miller-Motte College Online B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
National American University RN-to-BSN
Norwich University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Educator
Philadelphia University M.S. - Midwifery
Post University Online BS - Management for Registered Nurses
Rasmussen College RN to BSN
Sacred Heart University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Patient Care Svcs Admin; RN to BSN; RN to MSN - CNL; RN to MSN - NE; RN to MSN - PCSA
Saint Xavier University MS - Nursing - Clinical Leadership; MSN - Executive Leadership
South University MS - Adult Health Nurse; MS - Nursing; RN to BSN - Bachelor Degree Completion; RN-MSN; RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse; RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix MS - Nursing; MSN - Healthcare Education; MSN - Informatics; MSN - Master of Health Administration; MSN/MBA - Health Care Management; PhD - Philosophy in Nursing; RN to BS - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh MS Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Saint Mary RN to BSN
Utica College RN to BS in Nursing
Vanderbilt University MSN - Health Systems Mgmt
Walden University BS Nursing; BSN MSN - Education; BSN MSN - Genearl Track; BSN MSN - Informatics; BSN MSN - Leadership/Management; RN MSN - Education; RN MSN - General Track; RN MSN - Informatics; RN MSN - Leadership/Management
Western Governors University BS - Nursing; MSN - Education; MSN - Education (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership and Management