Central Pasco Campus

16418 State Road 54 Odessa, FL 33556

(813) 435-3601

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Central Pasco

Welcome to the Central Pasco Campus!

Our Central Pasco campus supports students in over 60 career-focused programs, some of which offer a mix of online and on-campus classes. This campus serves Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County, including the Land O' Lakes, Port Richey and Odessa areas. It features upgraded Nursing and Health Sciences learning environments with state-of-the-art labs, a 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 a leader in nursing education.

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

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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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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
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550

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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