Help Start Your Nursing Career With A Hands-on Degree

Practical Nursing Associate’s Degree and Practical Nursing Diploma

Our practical nursing program can help you start an in-demand nursing career within 12 – 18 months. Whether you earn a Practical Nursing Associate’s degree or a Practical Nursing Diploma, you can start your path to becoming an LPN today with no waiting lists at many of our campuses and no pre-nursing course requirements.

Prepare to Pass the NCLEX-PN Exam and Become an LPN

Our practical nursing program prepares you to become a successful LPN through:

  • Small class sizes that provide personalized attention and hands-on learning
  • Real-world clinical partnerships that develop and emphasize your high-touch and patient-focused skills
  • Faculty and leadership who hold diverse backgrounds in education and direct care administration—insights they pass on to you for a well-rounded perspective of today's healthcare landscape

With our no-hassle enrollment process and dedicated nursing program managers to help you navigate the enrollment process and our easy-to-understand pricing structure, you can apply today to start your practical nursing program.

Complete the form on the right to reserve your seat in our free Nursing Information Session and learn more about becoming a student in our Practical Nursing Associate's degree or Practical Nursing Diploma.

Program Highlights
  • NCLEX-PN exam prep work built into every course
  • No pre-nursing course requirements: Apply to our nursing program without any prior college experience
  • $150 course fee includes: course materials, uniform, and your NCLEX testing fee
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Practical Nursing Courses

The skills you develop in our practical nursing program will help you think and act quickly in the interest of your patient’s health.  Whether you take classes in Minnesota or Florida, our school of nursing will get you ready for a gratifying career.

  • High-touch patient skills
  • Gain experience in hospitals, home healthcare, clinics, nursing homes and hospice care
  • Focus on critical thinking, communication and technology
  • Effectively use the nursing process to gather data, contribute to diagnosis and patient care

Sample Course List

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
In this course students will begin their study of the structure and function of the human body. They will examine topics including basic chemistry and cell biology, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems of the body, and will learn medical terminology. Students will complete laboratory exercises coordinated with course content and including microscopic observation, experimentation, study of anatomical models, and dissection activities.
Nursing Foundations
This introductory course is comprised of both a theory and a clinical component. Students are introduced to the concepts and nursing abilities required to meet basic human needs. Emphasis is placed on safety, psychomotor skills, therapeutic communication, and adult growth and development. The student must achieve a variety of nursing competencies to successfully complete this course.
Maternal - Child Nursing
This course introduces maternal-child nursing and is comprised of both a theory and clinical component. Students explore concepts relevant to care of the obstetrical, newborn, and pediatric patient as well as sexuality and fertility issues. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care. Obstetrical content includes progression through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care including newborn and high-risk infant care. Pediatric content includes concepts of growth and development and fundamentals of health maintenance, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Nursing Seminar
This course examines the role of the practical nurse. Content includes the history of nursing, practical nursing scope of practice, legal and ethical considerations, and NCLEX-PN review. Content is designed to facilitate transition from the role of student to the role of graduate practical nurse. Emphasis is placed on assuming personal accountability for nursing actions. The importance of participation in continuing educational activities is emphasized.
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Estimated Program Cost

  •   Full Time Part Time

  • Upper division courses

    Upper division courses

    Upper Division courses are either listed as 300-400 or 3000-4000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $310

  • Lower division courses

    Lower division courses

    Lower Division courses are either listed as 100-200 or 1000-2000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $395

  • Estimated Price

    Estimated Price

    Price if you are continuously enrolled in your program of study until graduation. Estimated price does not include $150 course fee.

  • Grants
    None Partner Success

  • Discounts
    None Corporate Military

  • Transfer Credits

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FACT

Our programs are created to prepare students for careers projected to be in strong demand in the future-giving our graduates increased opportunity to land the job they want.

Job Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 22% job growth for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses over the next 10 years.

  • 22%
  • 22%

Increased Affordability

Continuously enrolled students lock in their tuition rates. 93% of students receive financial aid assistance.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The FL Student Assistant grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with FL residency and based on financial need.

The ND state grant is valued at $1200/ year and is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with ND residency and is notified by the state regarding eligibility.

Credit Transfer

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE

Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)

BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Tuition Lock

Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.

Federal And State Grants

Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.

Time To Complete

Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.

Credit Transfer

Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.

Corporate Discounts

Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.

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Estimated Potential Earnings

If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.

A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.

A Degree Matters

Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:

National Average Lifetime Earnings**
Unemployment Rate**
Bachelor's Degree
$2,281,040
4.9%
Associate's Degree
$1,763,440
6.8%
Some College
$1,622,240
8.7%
High School Diploma
$1,367,880
9.4%
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**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Seamless Transfer Policies

  • Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
  • Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
  • Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
    • Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
    • Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
    • Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
    • Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
    • Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
    • Submit a military transcript
  • Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study

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Information on transfer policies

Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.

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