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.
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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
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
Advice from Students: Why I Chose to Attend Nursing School
For some of our students, the decision to pursue a career in nursing was easy. Some come from a family of nurses or have wanted to be a nurse since they were a child. For others, it wasn't until a life-changing event encouraged them to look into a career in healthcare. What they all have in common is the dedication, passion and compassion it takes to help others.
Written by Molly Andersen on May 10, 2013 | 0 Comments
Nursing Career Options: In-Demand Jobs You Don't Know About
Pop quiz: Quickly name four different nursing job titles … ready … go! How many did you guess? Chances are you knew licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN), but unless you're already a nurse those last two may have left you scratching your head.
Written by Elizabeth Ross on May 8, 2013 | 0 Comments