Providence New Bedford, RI, October 1, 2026 — A new educational pathway designed to advance the careers of registered nurses has been established through a collaboration between the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and the University of Rhode Island (URI). The two institutions have officially launched a fully online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing program.

This initiative specifically targets registered nurses who have already earned associate degrees from CCRI. The program provides these nurses with an opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree from URI without needing to attend classes in person. The fully online format is intended to accommodate the demanding schedules of practicing nurses, allowing them to continue their professional careers while furthering their education.

The new RN-to-BS program aims to serve the nursing workforce in the Providence-New Bedford area and across the state of Rhode Island. By offering a flexible online curriculum, CCRI and URI aim to increase the number of nurses holding bachelor’s degrees, a qualification often associated with enhanced critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, and improved patient care outcomes.

The partnership between CCRI and URI represents a strategic effort to streamline the educational progression for nurses within the state’s higher education system. This collaborative program allows CCRI graduates to seamlessly transition to a bachelor’s degree program at URI, fostering a more educated and skilled nursing community.

Further details regarding program admission requirements, curriculum structure, and enrollment periods are typically available through the respective nursing departments of CCRI and URI.


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