Our Professional Nursing Program Can Help You Make A Difference
Professional Nursing Associate's degree
Patient-focused, knowledgeable, and skilled registered nurses (RNs) are in demand throughout the nation. Approved by the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Boards of Nursing, our Professional Nursing Associate’s degree can help you start your nursing career and take advantage of this demand.
Our relevant and advanced curriculum prepares you to lead and coordinate patient care as an RN in fast-paced healthcare facilities like hospitals, physicians’ offices, ambulatory care centers, and patient education. In addition to developing the requisite clinical skills you need to provide exceptional patient healthcare, our professional nursing program also places a high emphasis on service-focused curriculum and developing clinicians who provide an exceptional patient experience. From aiding someone with a new baby to providing care during an emergency, our focus on teaching high-touch skills sets our students apart during their clinical rotations.
Your instructors are dedicated to helping you prepare for the NCLEX exam from day one and embed NCLEX prep work in each course. Upon graduation, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX- RN exam and upon passing and obtaining a license are qualified to practice as an RN, or you can choose to continue in our RN to BSN degree.*
The first step in applying to become a Professional Nursing Associate’s degree student is to register and attend one of our 90-minute Nursing Information Sessions. These sessions are designed to give you a detailed overview of our degree, the enrollment process, and our requirements. Register today for a session near you and start your path to becoming a registered nurse.
*Our RN to BSN degree is not currently available in Wisconsin.
Respected, advanced, and dedicated to your success
As a student in our Professional Nursing Associate’s degree, you will be held to the highest level of academic and clinical standards. Our industry-experienced faculty members provide you with outstanding curriculum, access to state-of-the-art laboratories and technologically-advanced equipment, and industry insight to prepare you for a smooth transition into your nursing career. Plus, our faculty members work to prepare you to successfully pass your NCLEX exam—a requirement for becoming a registered nurse.
Our Professional Nursing Associate’s degree is approved by the Minnesota, Florida, and Wisconsin Boards of Nursing, and as a graduate, you will feel confident that your degree is valued by employers. Plus, with the number of registered nurse positions expected to grow by more than 580,000 by 2018 and our four enrollment periods throughout the year with no waiting list for qualified students, now is the time to enroll in our Professional Nursing Associate’s degree and start your path to becoming a registered nurse.
Learn more about how we can help you earn your Professional Nursing Associate’s degree. Contact one of our dedicated program managers today at (888) 549-6755 for answers to all of your questions.
*“Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010
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.
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:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Registered Nurses | $52,520 | $63,750 | $77,970 | 22% |
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.
‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.
Seamless Credit Transfer Policies
Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation. View our official Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
