Nursing (Registered Nurse)

A Registered Nurse, commonly referred to as an RN, is a healthcare professional who provides and coordinates patient care. An RN can work in a wide range of healthcare roles and specialize in any field within the medical industry. Common tasks could include preparation of patients for surgery or treatments, recording medical history or symptoms, administering medicine and treatments, assist with patient care plans, using and monitoring medical equipment, and educating patients and their families about managing an illness or injury.

Certified Program

Academic Degree (2 years)

AAS Nursing

Estimated degree completion time

4 semesters
63 credit hours

Transfer Pathways

Estimated Program Costs

Career Opportunities

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Program Completion & Pass Rates

NCLEX Pass Rate of Richland Community College: 95%
National NCLEX Pass Rate: 91%
State NCLEX Pass Rate: 87%
Program Completion Rate: 63.3%

Last updated: 2024

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Our Team

Tasha Jones

Dean, Allied Health Professions

Health Professions Division

Richland Main Campus, S176

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6369

tasha3880@richland.edu

Kirsten Maschmann

Administrative Assistant, Nursing

Health Professions Division

Richland Main Campus, S162

217-875-7211, Ext. 6505

kmaschma@richland.edu

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