Rhode Island College nursing

Providence, Rhode Island · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 86.05% · CCNE and COA accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaRN NCLEX 86.05%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN86.05% (2025)
Board source

The Rhode Island board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree134
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Master's degree10
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821Master's degree9
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811Master's degree6
Nursing Administration 51.3802Doctor's degree, professional practice5
Nursing Administration 51.3802Postbaccalaureate certificate4
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821Postbaccalaureate certificate2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Postbaccalaureate certificate1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2028
CCNEMaster'sFall 2033
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2033
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateFall 2033
COADoctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level)
Continued Accreditation
May 2036

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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