Press Release
Rasmussen College School Of Nursing Launches In-Demand Online RN To BSN Program
Registered Nurses interested in growing their careers to managerial level now have a convenient and well regarded online Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing option
November 8, 2010
Erin Werthman
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Minneapolis (November 8, 2010) – The aging of the nation’s largest generation, the Baby Boomers, is putting a tighter strain on the healthcare industry and is creating a renewed demand for nurses. In keeping with its mission to specialize in the most sought-after careers and to support the growth of the nursing profession in general, the Rasmussen College School of Nursing has now launched a Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (RN to BSN) program available completely online with its first class of students scheduled to start January 2011.
The RN to BSN program is available to registered nurses with Associate’s degrees who are interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and prepares students for a management careers in nursing or advanced practice. It includes courses such as Advanced Leadership in Nursing, Advanced Physical Assessment, and Forensic Nursing. Featuring the Rasmussen College online learning platform, the online program features interactive learning taught by seasoned nurse educators with diverse experiences to offer students. The RN to BSN program is not yet available in Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.
“The RN to BSN program is the next step in a nursing career for a nurse who wishes to work in a managerial or administrative role,” Rasmussen College Dean of Online Nursing Dr. Leila McKinney said. “As the nursing field continues to grow, so will the opportunities for a nurse with a four year degree, and the Rasmussen College program combines the sound academic qualities of a Rasmussen education and the outstanding nursing program that we are known for in a highly convenient, interactive, and innovative online program.”
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly job report released last Friday, healthcare continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the country and added more than 24,000 new jobs in October alone. Within that industry, nurses constitute the largest employment. Registered nurses, for example, make up 2.6 million jobs, according to the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Overall, the return for a student with a Bachelor’s degree is high. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, someone with a Bachelor’s degree makes almost $20 thousand more annually than someone with an Associate’s degree and someone with a Bachelor’s degree is twice as likely to be employed as someone without a college degree.
Students interested in enrolling for the program are encouraged to visit www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/rn-bsn/ or to call 888-549-6755 to speak with a nursing program manager.
For additional information about Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE:
An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a career-focused, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment. Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate’s and bachelor’s level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field. Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves.
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