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Professional Nursing Degree

Nursing professional in hospital room

Nursing is a noble profession that allows you to help people in need – and nurses have never been more in demand. A Nursing degree can help you break into the healthcare industry, which is experiencing strong growth in Florida and Minnesota.  Nursing degree programs are challenging, and well-educated nurses are in high demand in settings like hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics.

Our nursing program provides you with the skills to work in a fast-paced environment, applying acute care to patients in need. Take one more step toward achieving your nursing career with a Nursing degree from Rasmussen College.

 

Respected. Advanced. Dedicated to Your Success.

Earning your professional nursing degree from a well-respected nursing school is essential to becoming a qualified nurse.  While we have outstanding curriculum, well-prepared faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and technologically-advanced equipment, it is our focus on developing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will prepare you for the lifelong profession of nursing.

The education you earn today in the School of Nursing at Rasmussen College will help you care for someone tomorrow. Request more information about our Professional Nursing degree today.

Want to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, our on campus and online degree programs, or anything else, please complete a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers will answer all of your questions.

*Minnesota Board of Nursing, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-3253

*Florida Board of Nursing, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399P6: Contact Us

Nursing Courses

In order to become a nurse, you will need to be an attentive student no matter where you go to nursing school.  Nurses are needed to think and act swiftly in order to match their patients’ needs.  The skills you develop at Rasmussen College will enable you to perform your duties to the best of your ability.

Some key courses include:

Fundamentals of Nursing
You will develop nursing care plans incorporating data related to the client’s spiritual beliefs, physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs taking into account the client’s strengths and weaknesses.

Maternal Child Nursing
In a lab (on campus) and in clinical experience, you will provide safe and accurate nursing care within the scope of best nursing practices.

Nursing Role and Scope
You will begin preparing for a career in nursing by developing a nursing resume and complete the NCLEX-RN application process.

View courses - Nursing Associate’s degree

Nursing Career Outlook

Nurses are a major part of most medical facilities. Whether you decide to practice nursing in Florida, Minnesota, or in another state, the skills you learn in your courses will help you provide the care your patients need.

Here's a snapshot of the career outlook for a registered nurse:

Registered nurse: growth +23%. salary $51,640‡

Healthcare is one of the best fields to get a job in, and will likely stay that way for many years to come. The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques, and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

Nursing Practicum Sites

Minnesota 
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
3301 7th Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
Bridges Care Community
201 9th Street W, Ste. E
Ada, MN 56510
Broen Memorial Home
824 S. Sheridan St.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Capernaum Place
603 W. Maple St.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Children’s Health Care d/b/a/ Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Country Manor Homecare
520 1st Street NE
Sartell, MN 56377
Dermatology Center: For Children and Young Adults, P.A.
2795 Pilot Knob Rd., Ste. 300
Eagan, MN 55121
Ebenezer Ridges Care Center
13820 Community Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
Emmanuel Community
1415 Madison Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Eventide Senior Living Communities
1405 7th Street
Moorhead, MN 56560
Fairview Lakes Health Services
5200 Fairview Blvd.
Wyoming, MN 55092
Fairview Ridges Hospital
201 East Nicollet Blvd.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Frazee Care Center
219 W. Maple Avenue
Frazee, MN 56544
Golden Living Center
9200 Nicollet Ave.
South Bloomington, MN 55420
Halstad Living Center
113 4th Avenue East
Halstad, MN 56548
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
5353 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 300
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Kid's Country Child Care
520 1st Street NE
Sartell, MN 56377
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.-Head Start
715 11th Street North
Moorhead, MN 56560
Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District
1013 Hart Blvd.
Monticello, MN 55362
Mt. Olivet Careview Homes
5517 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
North St. Paul Transitional Care Center
2375 Skillman Avenue E.
North St. Paul, MN 55109
Park Nicollet Health Services
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Perham-Dent Public Schools
201 5th Street Southeast
Perham, MN 56573
Pioneer Care Center
1006 South Sheridan Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Riverview Health
323 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
St. Benedicts Community Center
1810 SE Minnesota Blvd
St. Cloud, MN 56304
St. Benedicts Senior Community
1810 SE Minnesota Blvd
St. Cloud, MN 56304
St. Cloud Hospital
1406 6th Ave N
St. Cloud, MN 56303
St. Francis Healthcare Campus Acute Care, Long Term Care, Home Care and Hospice
2400 St. Francis Drive
Breckenridge, MN 56520
St. Joseph's - Mayo Health Systems
1025 Marsh Street
Mankato, MN 56002
St. Joseph's Area Health Services
600 Pleasant Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 56470
St. Mary's Care Center
551 4th Street N, #101
Winsted, MN 55395
Sunnyside Care Center
16561 US Highway 10
Lake Park, MN 56554
Viking Manor Nursing Home
317 1st Street NW
Ulen, MN 56585
Golden Valley Rehab. And Care Center
7505 Country Club Drive
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Good Shepherd Community
1115 4th Ave. N.
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Florida 
Arbor Village
490 S. Old Wire Rd.
Wildwood, FL 34785
Citris Memorial Hospital
502 West Highland Blvd.
Inverness, FL 34452
Citrus County Health Department
3700 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Munroe Regional Medical Center
1500 S.W. 1st Ave.
Ocala, FL 34471
Ocala Regional Medical Center & West Marion Community Hospital
1431 S. W. First Ave.
Ocala, FL 34478
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
600 East Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, FL 34748
Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Inc., and The Villages Regional Hospital
600 East Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, FL 34748
Woodland Terrace of Citrus Country
124 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy.
Hernando, FL 34442
Baytree Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
2600 Highlands Blvd. N.
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Brooksville Regional Hospital
17240 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Heather Hill Healthcare Center
6630 Kentucky Ave.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
1395 South Pinellas Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Peninsula Care & Rehabilitation Center
900 Beckett Way
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Sabal Palms Health Center
499 Alternate Keene Road
Largo, FL 33771
Tarpon Bayou Center
515 Chesapeake Drive
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
6201 N. Suncoast Blvd
Crystal River, FL 34428
Wisconsin 
Bay Area Medical Center, Inc.
3100 Shore Drive
Marinette, WI 54143
 
North Dakota 
Bethany Homes
201 University Drive South
Fargo, ND 58103
Family HealthCare Center
306 4th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
First Choice Clinic
1351 Page Drive, Ste. 205
Fargo, ND 58103
LilyCare Clinic
550 13th Avenue E.
West Fargo, ND 58078
Lisbon Area Health Services
905 Main Street, P.O. Box 353
Lisbon, ND 58054
Maryhill Manor
110 Hillcrest Drive
Enderlin, ND 58027
Mercy Hospital
570 Chautauqua Blvd.
Valley City, ND 58072
Prairie St. John's
510 4th Street S
Fargo, ND 58103
Rosewood on Broadway
1351 North Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
Southeastern North Dakota Community Action
3600 15 Street S
Fargo, ND 58104
St. Catherine's Living Center
1307 N. Seventh Street
Wahpeton, ND 58075
Triumph Hospital
1720 South University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103
Valley Memorial Homes
2900 14th Avenue South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
 

*Last updated Dec 2009

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†An internal survey of 1,226 Rasmussen College graduates from 10/01/2008-09/30/2009, showed that 92% of the graduates surveyed were currently employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of July 2010.
‡Career outlook and salary (25th percentile) information taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. http://www.bls.gov/oco.