-
Practical Nursing - Diploma
- Up to $2,000 LPN Care Grant6
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Getting started starts here. You'll grow your nursing skills as you prepare for the NCLEX-PN®4 exam in a smaller class size with a bigger support system. Develop real world skills while you earn your degree and seek licensure.
-
Professional Nursing - Associate's Degree (ADN/RN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
The right choice if you’re just starting out in the field, or moving from an LPN to an RN. This program gives you thorough preparation and the necessary tools to sit for the NCLEX-RN® 5 exam. Immersive training and simulation experiences prepare you for clinicals.
-
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor's Degree
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (available for standard degree)
Our standard entry option is for students without a Bachelor's degree and our accelerated second degree entry option is for students with a Bachelor's degree who want to make a career change into nursing. Our BSN offers robust support, tutoring assistance and small interactive classes to help you earn the licensure you need to become an RN.
-
RN to BSN - Bachelor's Degree
- Online classes
- Online Empowered Learning™: learn by doing real-world projects and manage your pace
- Practicum experience in your local community
- Campus support and resources (optional)
If you are already a licensed RN, broaden your knowledge and expand your skills by earning a BSN degree. Focusing on strategic leadership and practices, the program is constructed to provide flexibility for busy schedules. And it will help prepare you for the leadership role you want.
-
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Master's Degree
- Online classes
- Online Empowered Learning™: learn by doing real-world projects and manage your pace
- Practicum experiences in your local community
- Campus support and resources (optional)
For students ready to reach the pinnacle. You’ll take on more responsibility and strengthen your career opportunities. Through online learning and in-person practicum experiences, you’ll hone your skills at a higher level. Choose from these specializations:
MSN Specializations:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
MSN-NP Specializations:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Currently, the MSN-NP program is not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs. This program is not available in all states.
-
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
- Online classes
- Online Empowered Learning™: learn by doing real-world projects and manage your pace
- Practicum experiences in your local community
- Campus support and resources (optional)
For nurses with a graduate degree (such as MSN, MSN-NP or DNP) interested in adding a new specialization. Specializations include:
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate Specializations:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate NP Specializations:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Currently, the Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate program is not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs. This program is not available in all states.
-
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Doctoral Degree
- Online classes
- Online Empowered Learning™: learn by doing real-world projects and manage your pace
- Practice experiences in your local community
- Campus support and resources (optional)
For nurses called to lead at the highest levels in healthcare and public health and policy. Choose from two specializations: Executive Leadership or Public Health and Policy.
Currently, this program is not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs. This program is not available in all states.
Explore the Minnesota School of Nursing
As the baby boomer generation ages, Minnesota will see both a shortage of nurses and an influx of patients needing care.1 As a result, there is a current nursing shortage across the state. Nationally, registered nurse roles are projected to increase with 175,900 openings each year, on average, over the decade—growing to a total of approximately 3.3 million jobs.2
Rasmussen has been educating Minnesotans for over 120 years, since it first opened in 1900. Now, during a time when nurses are needed the most, Rasmussen University is proud to be a national leader in nursing education.
Step up and take on the challenge at Rasmussen University. We’re proud to offer innovative, career-focused programs designed for today’s competitive landscape. And in the nursing profession, there’s no place like Minnesota—it’s widely seen as one of the country’s top healthcare hubs.
Take me to:
Prepare for a Variety of In-Demand Nursing Roles in Minnesota
- Registered nurse (RN)
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
- Medical-surgical nurse
- Intensive care unit RN
- Nurse case manager
- Home health RN
- Emergency room RN
- Operating room RN
- Clinical nurse
- Travel RN
Nursing Programs in Minnesota
The right program on every level.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead, there are a variety of Nursing program options available at our eight Minnesota campuses.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
"Rasmussen's ever-evolving Nursing curriculum and integration with new technology in our courses and classrooms are putting us on the forefront for training nurses prepared for the future."
Krista Hoekstra
Rasmussen University Area Dean of Nursing