Rasmussen University Streamlines its CCNE-Accredited RN to BSN Program to Offer Course Credit for Active RNs and Reduce Overall Credit Load

The refreshed CCNE-accredited¹ RN to BSN program introduces several enhancements aimed at recognizing nurses' prior education and professional experience, including opportunities for additional course waivers, a reduced overall credit load and a more flexible practicum experience. The curriculum remains fully aligned with program outcomes, professional standards and accreditation requirements.

"Today's nurses are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities and a desire to continue growing professionally," said Dr. Kathy Kump, nursing dean, RN to BSN program at Rasmussen. "These program enhancements recognize the knowledge, and experience nurses already bring to the profession while providing a streamlined pathway to earning a BSN. Our goal is to help students advance their education and career opportunities without sacrificing the quality and rigor of their learning experience."

New Enhancements Help Nurses Save Time and Advance Faster

One of the most significant enhancements is a new opportunity for eligible students to receive a waiver of up to 28 general education credits based on their active RN license and professional nursing experience.² This recognition of prior learning can help reduce the total number of credits required, lower tuition costs and allow students to move more quickly into baccalaureate-level nursing coursework.

The refreshed program also features a flexible, project-based practicum experience that can often be completed within a student's current work environment. While the program no longer includes a specific practicum hour requirement, the practicum experience remains fully compliant with CCNE accreditation standards and continues to provide students with opportunities to apply their learning in real-world healthcare settings.

About the RN-BSN Program

Designed specifically for licensed registered nurses seeking to expand their knowledge and advance their careers, the online RN to BSN program at Rasmussen helps students strengthen leadership skills, build expertise in evidence-based practice and develop a professional identity as advocates and leaders in healthcare.

Additional benefits of the RN to BSN program include:

• Completion in as few as 12 months³ for eligible students
• Fully online coursework designed for working nurses
• Opportunities to develop leadership and professional nursing skills
• Ability to transfer up to 134 credits, representing nearly 75% of program requirements
• Curriculum focused on today's evolving healthcare environment
• Potential tuition savings: Nurses employed by one of more than 380 Rasmussen University alliances may qualify for the Corporate Alliance Grant, with an estimated program cost of $11,490.⁴

To learn more about the refreshed online RN to BSN program at Rasmussen, please visit: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/rn-bsn/

¹The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 l Washington, DC 20001 l 202-887-6791

²For RN to BSN students to qualify for the up to 28 general education credits waiver, the student must provide all of the following:
- Proof of a current, active and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.
- Documentation of at least six (6) months of full-time employment or a minimum of twelve (12) months part-time in a position that requires licensure as a registered nurse (RN) by submission of a completed Employment Verification Form signed by the employer(s).

Please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details or speak to an admissions representative.

³Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.

⁴Tuition for the RN to BSN program is $300 per credit for 50 credits. Tuition and fees breakdown: $15,000 in tuition + $500 in fees = $15,500 estimated total tuition and fees. The STA3215 Inferential Statistics and Analytics course can be completed as a self-directed assessment.
Additional savings opportunities you may qualify for:
- RN to BSN students who successfully complete STA3215 as a self-directed assessment save up to $1,250 (with an assessment cost of $149) = $14,399 estimated total tuition and fees.
- Rasmussen University alumni who qualify for the RN to BSN Alumni Grant and complete STA3215 as a self-directed assessment save up to $2,870 (with an assessment cost of $149) = $12,779 estimated total tuition and fees.
- RN to BSN students who qualify for the Corporate Alliance Grant and complete STA3215 as a self-directed assessment save up to $12,790 = $11,490 estimated total tuition and fees.

Please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details or speak to an admissions representative.