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.
Nursing Excellence Starts Here
The Department of Nursing at CCRI offers an exceptional and welcoming pathway for individuals passionate about a career in healthcare. Our programs are built upon a rigorous, evidence-based curriculum, expertly delivered by a dedicated faculty who bring extensive real-world experience into the classroom and cutting-edge simulation labs.
Nursing Programs
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.
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.
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.
Accreditation
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.
Admissions Guidelines
- Associate Degree Nurse Program Admission Guidelines
- Practical Nurse Program Admission Guidelines
- CNA-to-LPN Bridge Option Admission Guidelines
- LPN-to-RN Option Admission Guidelines
Important Information
CCRI Nursing Tuition and Fees
We're proud to offer our students one of the most affordable options for achieving their higher education goals.
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.
Health Record Requirements for Nursing Students
Requirements must be submitted to and compliant both with CastleBranch and CCRI Health Services.
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.
Reach Out
Contact NursingOur 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.