School of Nursing

Earn Your Nursing Degree on Campus or an RN to BSN Nursing Degree Online

Our School of Nursing offers current and future nursing professionals the respected and relevant degree options they need to either start or help advance their nursing careers. With curriculum that is continuously evaluated and updated to include the most advanced and effective patient care procedures, our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to have a memorable and positive impact on the health and well-being of their patients.

Our three nursing degrees prepare you for a successful nursing career at varied levels and throughout your patients’ healing process:

  • Practical Nursing program offered at multiple campuses in Minnesota and Florida
  • Professional Nursing Associate’s degree is offered in Florida at our Fort Myers, New Port Richey/West Pasco, Ocala and Tampa/Brandon campuses; in Wisconsin at our Green Bay and Wausau campuses; in Minnesota at our Mankato campus; and in Illinois at our Rockford and Romeoville/Joliet campuses
  • Professional Nursing Associate’s Mobility degree is offered in Florida at our Fort Myers, New Port Richey/West Pasco, Ocala and Tampa/Brandon campuses; and in Minnesota at our Mankato campus
  • RN to BSN is available completely online to students who have an active RN license and an Associate’s degree or Diploma in nursing. Students in Wisconsin, Iowa, Delaware, Idaho, Maryland, and Wyoming are not eligible for enrollment in the RN to BSN program at this time.

The Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida is approved by the Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida Boards of Nursing. In addition the Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree is authorized to admit students in Wisconsin. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, please visit ncahlc.org.

Ongoing Events  
Nursing Information Sessions
Information sessions are held regularly. Find out when one is happening near you!
Location:Rockford, Land O Lakes/East Pasco, Mankato, Tampa/Brandon, Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Ocala, New Port Richey/West Pasco, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Green Bay, Wausau, Romeoville/Joliet, Eagan, Fort Myers


Upcoming Events  
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Pinning ceremony to recognize our nursing students
Date:
Time:
Jun 20, 2013
5:00 pm
Spring Quarter 2013

Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.

April 8
Spring Quarter 2013 begins
May 27
Holiday — Memorial Day, campuses closed
June 23
Spring Quarter 2013 ends

AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.

April 8
Spring Quarter 2013 begins
May 19
Spring Quarter 2013 ends
Summer Quarter 2013

Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.

July 4
Holiday — Independence Day, campuses closed
July 8
Summer Quarter 2013 begins
September 2
Holiday — Labor Day, campuses closed
September 22
Summer Quarter 2013 ends

AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.

May 20
Early Summer Quarter 2013 begins
May 27
Holiday - Memorial Day, campuses closed
June 30
Early Summer Quarter 2013 ends
July 4
Holiday - Independence Day, campuses closed
July 8
Summer Quarter 2013 begins
August 18
Summer Quarter 2013 ends
Fall Quarter 2013

Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.

October 7
Fall Quarter 2013 begins
November 11
Holiday - Veteran's Day, campuses closed
November 28
Holiday - Thanksgiving Day, campuses closed
December 22
Fall Quarter 2013 ends
December 25
Holiday - Christmas Day, campuses closed

AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.

August 19
Early Fall Quarter 2013 begins
September 2
Holiday - Labor Day, campuses closed
September 29
Early Fall Quarter 2013 ends
October 7
Fall Quarter 2013 begins
November 11
Holiday - Veteran's Day, campuses closed
November 17
Fall Quarter 2013 ends
Winter Quarter 2014

Traditional Programs Calendar
Traditional programs are 11 weeks, with two week break in-between quarters.

January 1
Holiday - New Year's Day, campuses closed
January 6
Winter Quarter 2014 begins
January 20
Holiday - Martin Luther King Day, campuses closed
March 23
Winter Quarter 2014 ends

AcceleratED Programs Calendar
AcceleratED programs are 6 weeks, with a one week break in-between quarters.

November 18
Early Winter Quarter 2014 begins
November 28
Holiday - Thanksgiving Day, campuses closed
December 25
Holiday - Christmas Day, campuses closed
December 29
Early Winter Quarter 2013 ends
January 1
Holiday - New Year's Day, campuses closed
January 6
Winter Quarter 2014 begins
January 20
Holiday - Martin Luther King Day, campuses closed
February 16
Winter Quarter 2014 ends


Recent Blog Posts

RN to BSN: Why Earning the Degree Online Just Makes Sense
Going back to school might sound impossible for you. Yes, you're busy. You're working, you have a family and you have other obligations. But if you want to earn a degree, you don't have to go the traditional route. Consider earning your RN to BSN degree online.

Written by Elizabeth Ross on June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments


LPN vs. RN: The Advantages of Being a Registered Nurse
After you've made the decision to go back to school and become a nurse, there's still another big decision ahead of you, and it comes with a debate: licensed practical nurse (LPN) versus registered nurse (RN). We've already covered the advantages of being an LPN, so we'll lay out the opposing viewpoint here: How you can reap the benefits as an RN.

Written by Elizabeth Ross on May 21, 2013 | 0 Comments


Second Rasmussen Career Chat Focuses on Nursing Careers
Rasmussen College hosted a Career Chat on Mar. 10 in honor of National Nurses Week. The Careers in Nursing chat used Google+ Hangouts on Air to connect participants virtually. Three Rasmussen College career experts were joined by Lee Bonds, a nursing recruiter with more than 20 years' experience.

Written by Elizabeth Ross on May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

 
 

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