RN Programs in Connecticut

Did you know that the demand for registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S. is expected to increase by nearly 20% in the next several years? And RN graduates who choose to work in Connecticut can enjoy a median annual salary of $94,260. As a result, a career as an RN has become one of the most popular occupations in the U.S., including in Connecticut.

Requirements to Become an RN in Connecticut

The first step to becoming an RN in Connecticut is to graduate from an accredited RN training program. You can earn your Associate Degree in Nursing in just two to three years if you attend full-time. Of course, how long it takes will depend on your placement exam scores and any transferable credits you may have. But after you graduate, you'll be eligible to take the two-part NCLEX-RN exam.

To become an RN in Connecticut, you'll need to pass both parts of the NCLEX-RN with satisfactory scores before you can apply for an RN license.

Accredited RN Programs in Connecticut

There are many great schools in Connecticut that offer associate degree programs for nursing students. Here are a few of the best:

1. Capital Community College

   950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103

   (860) 906-5000

2. Central Connecticut State University

   1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06050

   (860) 832-3200

3. Fairfield University

   1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

   (203) 254-4000

4. Gateway Community College

   20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510

   (203) 285-2000

5. Goodwin University

   1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT 06118

   (860) 528-4111

6. Naugatuck Valley Community College

   750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708

   (203) 575-8000

7. Northwestern Connecticut Community College

   Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098

   (860) 738-6300

8. Norwalk Community College

   188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854

   (203) 857-7000

9. Quinnipiac University

   275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

   (203) 582-8200

10. Sacred Heart University

    5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

    (203) 371-7999

11. Southern Connecticut State University

    501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515

    (203) 392-7278

12. Three Rivers Community College

    574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

    (860) 215-9000

13. University of Bridgeport

    126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

    (800) 392-3582

14. University of Connecticut - Avery Point

    1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340

    (860) 405-9017

15. University of Connecticut - Stamford

    1 University Pl, Stamford, CT 06901

    (203) 251-8400

16. University of Connecticut - Storrs

    231 Glenbrook Rd Unit 4026, Storrs, CT 06269

    (860) 486-4900

17. University of Connecticut - Waterbury

    99 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702

    (203) 236-9800

18. University of Saint Joseph Connecticut

    1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

    (860) 231-5399

19. Western Connecticut State University

    181 White St, Danbury, CT 06810

    (877) 837-9278

20. Yale University

    400 West Campus Drive, Orange, CT 06477

    (203) 737-5678

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Connecticut

Connecticut RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 3.9% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Connecticut earn an average annual salary of $94,260 per year, equivalent to $45.32 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Connecticut, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Connecticut for all nursing-related questions and concerns.