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.

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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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) seal

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Richland Community College located in Decatur, Illinois, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA, 30326

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

view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program here.