Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) Program
Associate's Degree
- Next Start Dates
- February 09, 2022
- April 04, 2022
Your ADN: The First Step in Making a Difference as an RN
When you decide to become a registered nurse (RN), you’re making the choice to change lives, including your own. In our ADN program, you’ll develop the skills you need for a career in caregiving.
In our online associate nursing degree program, we get you on track quickly with:
- No need for pre-nursing coursework
- No waiting list at many campuses
- No need to apply twice
- Eight start dates per year
With a mix of online courses, on-campus lab simulations and clinical experiences, you’ll be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam.3
Already an LPN? With our LPN to RN Bridge, you can advance your education to the next level in as few as 12 months.1
Learn More at a Nursing Information Session
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I'm Done?
Take the NCLEX-RN® Exam
Your NCLEX success is our goal. Taught by experienced faculty, our RN associate degree program prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN® national certification exam and become a confident RN.1
Confidently Work in Healthcare
Equipped with essential nursing training and employer-focused transferable skills, our ADN graduates are able to confidently fill in-demand RN roles. They work alongside diverse teams of healthcare professionals in a variety of settings: physician’s offices, private medical clinics, hospitals, home healthcare services and long-term care facilities.
Pursue a Growing Career
The projected job growth for Registered Nurses between 2020 and 2030 is 9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1 That’s faster than the national average!
"Being a nurse opens the doors to so many routes of life. I can’t wait to see where I fit in best."
Shannon B.
Graduate, Associate's Degree in Nursing
Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!
A Career of Lifelong Learning
Our ADN program is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and attitude you need to confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam—an essential step to becoming a registered nurse.1 If you choose to advance your education beyond ADN/RN, we have nursing programs and credentials to support your lifelong learning journey, starting with our flexible, online post-licensure RN to BSN and then moving on to MSN and DNP. How far you go is up to you. And by continuing your education at Rasmussen University, you can save time and money in the process.
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Associate’s Degree: Nursing (ADN/RN)
Start here if:
You want to become a registered nurse (RN) and are looking for ways to leverage your LPN license, or want RN to be your first nursing credential.
Earn in as few as:
12 months (LPN to RN Bridge)
Or 18 months (ADN/RN)9Registered Nurse
(median annual wage by industry)10
- Government: $84,490
- Hospitals; state, local and private: $76,840
- Ambulatory healthcare services: $72,340
- Nursing and residential care facilities: $68,450
- Educational services; state, local and private: $64,630
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Bachelor’s Degree: Nursing (RN to BSN or BSN)
Next step:
You’re ready to earn your BSN, want to become a Bachelor-prepared registered nurse and are looking for opportunities to advance your career.
Or start here if:
You want to begin your nursing career as a BSN-prepared registered nurse. Choose from two pre-licensure entry tracks—standard and second degree.
Finish in as few as:
12 to 18 months (RN to BSN)1
33 months (BSN Standard Degree)*
18 months (BSN Second Degree)*Already an LPN? Our LPN to RN Bridge helps LPNs become RNs faster, further decreasing your time to program completion.
Registered Nurse
(median annual wage by industry)8
- Government: $84,490
- Hospitals; state, local and private: $76,840
- Ambulatory healthcare services: $72,340
- Nursing and residential care facilities: $68,450
- Educational services; state, local and private: $64,630
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Graduate Degrees: Nursing (MSN & DNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Prepare for healthcare today and in the future as a nursing leader. A choice of three specializations allows you to define your career course.
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
A program for nurses called to lead at the highest levels in healthcare and public health and policy – the definitive terminal degree for nurse leaders.
Choose the specialization that best aligns with your interests and career goals:
- Executive Leadership
- Public Health and Policy
Sample job titles:
MSN:
- Director of Nursing
- Director of Education
- Clinical Nursing Informatics Officer
- Chief Nursing Officer
DNP:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Nursing Administrator
- Director of Public Health and Policy
- Government or Policy Activist
If the many rewards of being a nurse already have you considering this fulfilling career, our Associate’s degree in Nursing can help you get there efficiently. Take a closer look at why this credential could be the right fit for you and your career path.
Read moreTuition & Savings
Do the Math
With eight start dates a year and a total of 24 courses—each 11 weeks in length—full-time students can finish in as few as 18 months4 for as low as $48,563.
$409 cost per credit
x 102 total credits
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$41,718 total tuition
+ $6,845 total fees
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$48,563 estimated total program cost
This pricing does not reflect all states. Please speak with an admissions advisor or use the tuition estimator tool to calculate your costs.
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our Professional Nursing (ADN) program is designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, and corporate and military discounts for those who qualify.
Find more about:
Nursing Information Sessions
To learn about Rasmussen nursing programs and entrance requirements and to receive help planning, attend an online Nursing Information Session where you’ll learn about TEAS scores, background checks, immunizations and more.
What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Help Paying for College
You’re not alone figuring out how to pay for college. Our admissions advisors can help you find ways to save through self-directed assessments, loans, scholarships and more.
Transfer Students
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. If you already have your LPN license or other general education credits, you can get them reviewed in 1 business day (on average).
Support at Every Turn
You’ll find the support you need to grow as a nurse from mentors and faculty in this program. Our library services, academic support and career planning teams at our ADN school are ready to help.
Hybrid ADN Programs Near Me
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the:
- Bloomington campus (with off-campus instructional sites in Blaine and Lake Elmo/Woodbury), located in Bloomington, Minnesota is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation with Conditions.
- Central Pasco campus, located in Odessa, Florida, is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Continued Accreditation.
- Fort Myers campus, located in Fort Myers, Florida is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Green Bay campus, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Mankato campus, located in Mankato, Minnesota is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Moorhead campus, located in Moorhead, Minnesota is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Ocala campus (with an off-campus instructional site in North Orlando), located in Ocala, Florida is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- Overland Park campus (with an off-campus instructional site in Topeka), located in Overland Park, Kansas is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- St. Cloud campus, located in St. Cloud, Minnesota is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Tampa/Brandon campus, located in Tampa, Florida is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
- Wausau campus, located in Wausau, Wisconsin is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at
http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.
Effective July 28, 2020, the associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Romeoville campus (with off-campus instructional sites in Aurora, Mokena, and Rockford) in Romeoville, Illinois is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on July 28, 2022.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program at http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.
State Boards of Nursing
The Rasmussen University Professional Nursing Associate's degree in Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Florida and Wisconsin is approved by the Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Florida and Wisconsin Boards of Nursing
- Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
- According to Associate Degree Registered Nurse conferrals from 2016–2019 as reported in IPEDS.
- NCLEX-RN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
- Illinois students should speak with an admissions advisor for courses and credit hours specific to their state.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed October 6, 2021] www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed October 6, 2021] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed October 6, 2021] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm#tab-5. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed October 6, 2021] www.bls.gov/ooh/. Information represents national, averaged data for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.