Nursing schools in Rhode Island

Browse 18 current public campus profiles representing 42 nursing programs in Rhode Island. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Nurse Practitioner is the largest current pathway grouping at 6 programs; On campus appears on 18 programs.

Reviewed August 2026

Campus profiles
18
Programs
42

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

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Delivery formats

  • On campus 18 programs
  • Hybrid 8 programs
  • Online 16 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

  • Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education Reviewed August 25, 2026

Rhode Island campus profiles

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Community College of Rhode Island: Flanagan Campus

    Institution
    Community College of Rhode Island
    Campus
    Flanagan Campus
    Location
    Lincoln, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nursing - Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Community College of Rhode Island: Knight Campus

    Institution
    Community College of Rhode Island
    Campus
    Knight Campus
    Location
    Warwick, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 3
    3 programs
    • Practical Nursing - DiplomaPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Diploma · On Campus · Active
    • Nursing - Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
    • CNA-to-LPN Bridge OptionCNA-to-LPN · Diploma · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Community College of Rhode Island: Liston Campus

    Institution
    Community College of Rhode Island
    Campus
    Liston Campus
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nursing - Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Community College of Rhode Island: Newport County Campus

    Institution
    Community College of Rhode Island
    Campus
    Newport County Campus
    Location
    Newport, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Nursing - Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Johnson & Wales University: Johnson Hall, Downcity Campus

    Institution
    Johnson & Wales University
    Campus
    Johnson Hall, Downcity Campus
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Accelerated Bachelor of Science, NursingAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Lincoln Technical Institute: Lincoln Campus

    Institution
    Lincoln Technical Institute
    Campus
    Lincoln Campus
    Location
    Lincoln, RI
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Practical Nursing Diploma Program in LincolnPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Diploma · Hybrid · Active

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    New England Institute of Technology: East Greenwich Campus

    Institution
    New England Institute of Technology
    Campus
    East Greenwich Campus
    Location
    East Greenwich, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus, Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 6
    6 programs
    • Nursing (Practical Nursing Certificate)Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Certificate · On Campus · Active
    • Nursing (AS)Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
    • CNA to LPN Pathway ProgramCNA-to-LPN · Practical Nursing Certificate · On Campus · Active

    3 more programs on the campus profile.

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    New England Institute of Technology: New England Institute of Technology Online Nursing

    Institution
    New England Institute of Technology
    Campus
    New England Institute of Technology Online Nursing
    Location
    RI
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 1

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    1 program
    • RN to BS in Nursing (BS)RN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Providence College: Providence Campus / Ben Mondor Center

    Institution
    Providence College
    Campus
    Providence Campus / Ben Mondor Center
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 8, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Rhode Island College: Main Campus / Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

    Institution
    Rhode Island College
    Campus
    Main Campus / Zvart Onanian School of Nursing
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 2
    2 programs
    • Nursing BSNTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
    • Nursing BSN for Second Degree CandidatesAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    Rhode Island College: Online Nursing Programs

    Institution
    Rhode Island College
    Campus
    Online Nursing Programs
    Location
    RI
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 1

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    1 program
    • Nursing RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Rhode Island College: Rhode Island Nursing Education Center

    Institution
    Rhode Island College
    Campus
    Rhode Island Nursing Education Center
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus, Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 10
    10 programs
    • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSNNurse Practitioner · Master of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
    • BSN-DNP Dual NP ProgramNurse Practitioner · Doctor of Nursing Practice · Fully Online · Active
    • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist MSNClinical Nurse Specialist · Master of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active

    7 more programs on the campus profile.

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    Salve Regina University: Newport Campus / Department of Nursing

    Institution
    Salve Regina University
    Campus
    Newport Campus / Department of Nursing
    Location
    Newport, RI
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 3
    3 programs
    • Nursing Major - Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
    • Nursing Master's DegreeNurse Practitioner · Master of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
    • Nursing Post-Master's CertificatesPost-Graduate Nursing Certificate · Post-Master's Certificate · Hybrid · Active

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University Online Nursing

    Institution
    Salve Regina University
    Campus
    Salve Regina University Online Nursing
    Location
    RI
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 3

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    3 programs
    • Nursing, RN-BSNRN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
    • BSN-DNPNurse Practitioner · Doctor of Nursing Practice · Fully Online · Active
    • Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · Doctor of Nursing Practice · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Nursing Education Center

    Institution
    University of Rhode Island
    Campus
    Rhode Island Nursing Education Center
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 3
    3 programs
    • Master of Science DegreeNurse Practitioner · Master of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
    • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Nursing PhD / DNS · Doctor of Philosophy · On Campus · Active
    • Post-Graduate CertificatesPost-Graduate Nursing Certificate · Post-Graduate Certificate · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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  • Nonphysical or institution location

    University of Rhode Island: University of Rhode Island Online Nursing

    Institution
    University of Rhode Island
    Campus
    University of Rhode Island Online Nursing
    Location
    RI
    Delivery
    Fully Online
    Program status
    Active 2

    No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.

    2 programs
    • RN to BS OnlineRN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science · Fully Online · Active
    • Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · Doctor of Nursing Practice · Fully Online · Active

    Reviewed August 25, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    University of Rhode Island: White Hall / College of Nursing

    Institution
    University of Rhode Island
    Campus
    White Hall / College of Nursing
    Location
    Kingston, RI
    Delivery
    Hybrid
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Bachelor of Science (Pre-Licensure)Traditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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  • Physical instructional campus

    VA Providence Healthcare System: Providence VA Medical Center

    Institution
    VA Providence Healthcare System
    Campus
    Providence VA Medical Center
    Location
    Providence, RI
    Delivery
    On Campus
    Program status
    Active 1
    1 program
    • Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · On Campus · Active

    Reviewed August 2, 2026

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