Central Pasco Campus

16418 State Road 54 Odessa, FL 33556

(813) 435-3601

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Central Pasco

Welcome to the New Central Pasco Campus!

Our new Central Pasco campus supports students in over 60 career-focused programs, some of which offer a mix of online and on-campus classes. This new campus serves Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County, including the Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey and Odessa areas. It features upgraded Nursing and Health Sciences learning environments with state-of-the-art labs, a new Simulation Center and 13 high-tech classrooms, along with an expanded student lounge and an outdoor commons area.

The Central Pasco campus continues Rasmussen’s tradition of offering challenging and robust Nursing programs, which include fully online and online/on-campus program options. All of our programs deliver the education and transferable skills, or soft skills, you need to help start or grow the career you want.

If you’re interested specifically in Nursing education, Rasmussen University is:

The #1 educator of LPNs in Florida in 2021.1
The #1 educator of RNs in Florida in 2021.2
The #1 educator of ADN graduates in the country.4

Many of our programs are available fully online, with additional resources and support on campus. See all online programs.

Rasmussen University School of Nursing

Prepare to become an experienced and knowledgeable nurse in one of our Nursing degree programs. Hands-on training in the campus nursing lab allows you to practice your skills in an up-to-date facility. You’ll benefit from the latest medical technology in the campus medical lab.

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Central Pasco

Address: 16418 State Road 54
Odessa, Florida 33556

Phone: (813) 435-3601
Fax: (813) 435-3627

Hours: M–TH: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; F: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SA: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; SU: Closed

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Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Central Pasco campus located in Odessa, Florida, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Central Pasco campus located in Odessa, Florida, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791

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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

The following Radiologic Technology Associate degree programs at Rasmussen University are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):

Central Pasco campus in Florida was awarded initial accreditation in 2018 for a period of 3 years.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
mail@jrcert.org
312-704-5300

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Central Pasco campus in Florida is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314
North Falls Church, VA 22043
703-917-9503

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

The Surgical Technologist AAS Program at the Central Pasco, Florida, campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.org) on the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th Street N, Suite 7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

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128 successful NCLEX-PN^® attempts in FL in 2021 were from Rasmussen University graduates.
937 successful NCLEX-RN^® attempts in FL in 2021 were from Rasmussen University graduates.
937 successful NCLEX-RN^® attempts in FL in 2021 were from Rasmussen University graduates.
According to Associate Degree Registered Nurse conferrals from 2016–2020 as reported in IPEDS.