At Rasmussen College, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and launch a career as a registered nurse. For each entrance option, we’ve created an efficient, tailor-made path to the same dream. Our Accelerated BSN Standard Entrance Option, designed to be completed in 33 months, is for those who haven’t yet earned a degree.1 Our Accelerated BSN Second Degree Entrance Option, earned in as few as 18 months, is for those already holding a Bachelor’s degree.1
Already an RN? Our RN to BSN Entrance Option is a post-licensure track that can be completed in as few as 18–24 months.1 Students interested in this option must possess a current unencumbered RN license.
Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Visit our Accreditation page to see accredited programs within our Nursing school. Learn more about programmatic accreditation and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
This Bachelor’s degree is available with Flex Choice self-directed assessment offerings, which allows you to blend traditional online courses with self-directed assessments that provide optional coaching assistance. Assessments provide more flexibility, and—at $99 per attempt—this is a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know. For additional information, visit our Flex Choice page.
Vigorous coursework focused on informatics, QSEN competencies, and hands-on nursing training comes with even more support through small, more-interactive class sizes at our Nursing school online and on campus.
Immersive Nursing courses online and on campus are led by compassionate instructors who’ve lived and excelled in the shoes you’re preparing to fill.
The Standard Entrance Option is a great choice for students without a Bachelor's degree looking to earn a BSN.
The Second Degree Entrance Option is ideal for students who already hold a Bachelor's degree looking to change their career and enter this fulfilling field.
Physician’s office nurse, private medical nurse, emergency room, surgical nurse, pediatric nurse, or working in home health care services or nursing care facilities
There are a lot of reasons why nursing is a rewarding profession with a bright future, from helping sick patients to having the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Learn why pursuing a career in nursing with a BSN degree may be the right choice for you and your future.
Read moreWhether your journey here starts as a first-degree and second-degree BSN student, we offer accelerated paths for earning your BSN degree. Our BSN program is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and attitude to confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN exam, which is essential to becoming an RN. If you choose to advance your training after becoming an RN, we’ve made it easy by offering classes and credentials that let you continue working as you further your education. Our Career Path diagram below shows you how our curriculum is designed to let you smoothly transfer from one credential to the next, until you've reached your goal. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential.2 Here are just a few of the examples of where an accelerated BSN degree can take you.
“The curriculum at Rasmussen College helped me prepare for a nursing career by giving me the knowledge, skills and attitude that I need in today's nursing field.”
Todd
BSN Graduate
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Rasmussen College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Standard Entrance A-BSN and Second Degree A-BSN entrance options meet the educational requirements to apply for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Other eligibility requirements may apply; please verify your eligibility against your state's board of nursing rules. This program may not meet the educational requirements for licensure as a nurse in states not listed above.
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