Department of Nursing

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state's only public associate degree registered nursing program with seamless options to become a certified nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse.

Our faculty and staff are committed to developing a strong, responsive, and diverse nursing workforce aimed at advancing the health of our communities, state, and nation.

94%

NCLEX Pass Rate

100%

Job Placement Rates (Practical Nursing)

CCRI Nursing Programs

Associate Degree Nurse Program

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) prepares the graduate for entry into professional nursing practice. As a registered nurse generalist the ADN graduate leads, manages, and provides direct care to individuals, families, and groups across various healthcare environments.

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Practical Nurse Program

Practical Nursing (PN) prepares the graduate for entry into nursing practice. As a PN generalist, the PN graduate leads, manages, and provides direct care to individuals, families, and groups across various healthcare environments.

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Job Market Outlooks

The Associate Degree nursing program at the Community College of Rhode Island at the Knight, Liston, Newport and Flanagan campuses located in Warwick, Providence, Newport and Lincoln, Rhode Island, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 https://www.acenursing.org/

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Last evaluation visit: October 22-24, 2019; Next evaluation visit: Fall 2027.

CCRI Nursing Tuition and Fees

We're proud to offer our students one of the most affordable options for achieving their higher education goals.

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Biology Requirements - Changes to Anatomy and Physiology Courses

IMPORTANT MESSAGE from the CCRI Nursing Department

As you know, there have been changes to the Biology curriculum at CCRI. We would like to remind you about the requirements for the upcoming Performance-Based Health Science (PBHS) application periods.

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Health Record Requirements for Nursing Students

Requirements must be submitted to and compliant both with CastleBranch and CCRI Health Services.

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CCRI Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center provides in-person and online tutoring and academic coaching to help you achieve success. Don’t wait to ask for help! All services are at no cost to you. Visit www.ccri.edu/success for more information or watch this video to learn how to book appointments through Starfish.

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