Rhode Island College nursing
Providence, Rhode Island · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 86.05% · CCNE and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN | 86.05% (2025) Board source |
The Rhode Island board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 134 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Master's degree | 9 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Rhode Island College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Our baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”
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Simulation
“"Whether it's in the classroom, our state-of-the-art simulation center, or the practice setting, we enhance student learning through a competency-based approach and innovative teaching methods.”
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Clinical placements
“Graduates of our BSN program simply email McKenzie Saunders in the School of Nursing with their full name (including any name(s) used while enrolled at RIC), date of birth, and details of any clinical placements completed outside of RI.”
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