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    At Rasmussen University, your success is important to us. That’s why we’re excited to offer new students getting started in select campus-based programs, a brand-new laptop to help pursue their goals. This laptop comes pre-loaded with the tools you need to perform at your best.1

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Proud to Be a National Leader in Nursing Education

Start on the path to becoming a registered nurse (RN) in as few as 21 months with our hybrid on-campus and online Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN).2

Already a licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Our LPN to RN Bridge helps LPNs go further with a degree in as few as 18 months.32

Four start dates a year and no wait list at many campuses mean you can begin classes sooner, which makes getting your ADN the right move, right now. Once you have successfully completed your admission requirements, you’re in the ADN Program—no need to apply twice—and NCLEX® preparation begins the minute the program does. Your NCLEX® success is our goal, and that’s why we believe in hands-on learning from the very start. You’ll prepare to test with confidence—because sitting for the NCLEX-RN® exam is less daunting when you’ve been living the material, not just studying it. You can join our dedicated team of ADN graduates by enrolling today.

The degree type can vary based on the state. This is an Associate of Science (AS) degree in FL, and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in MN, IL, KS and WI.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2022 and 2032 for registered nurses is 6%.4 An Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) online/on campus from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.


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It’s time you aim for an in-demand career that improves the lives of patients while letting you live out your passion. Our program allows you to:

  1. Learn patient-centered skills in real-world environments to prepare for serving in a variety of healthcare settings and in-demand RN roles.
  2. Gain a well-rounded perspective and firsthand industry insights from nursing faculty with personal experience.
  3. Develop critical decision-making skills and care interventions to meet patients’ needs swiftly and calmly.
  4. Use classroom and experiential learning to build your professional confidence so you can provide exceptional patient care.

One easy way to lower your tuition at Rasmussen University is through self-directed assessments. These $149 online assessments allow you to prove that you already have the skills for a particular course and don't need to take it. Complete four to six General Education requirements, depending on availability, at a pace you set yourself, within 45 days through self-directed assessments.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Central Pasco Florida campus

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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Fort Myers Florida campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Fort Myers campus located in Fort Myers, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Green Bay Wisconsin campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Green Bay campus located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Mankato Minnesota campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus, located in Mankato, Minnesota, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Moorhead Minnesota campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Moorhead campus, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, 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 this associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Ocala Florida campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Ocala campus (with an off-campus instructional site in North Orlando), located in Ocala, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Overland Park Kansas campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Overland Park campus (with an off-campus instructional site in Topeka), located in Overland Park, Kansas, 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 this associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Romeoville Illinois campus

Romeoville campus (with off-campus instructional sites in Aurora, Mokena, and Rockford), located in Romeoville, Illinois, 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 this associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

St. Cloud Minnesota campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the St. Cloud campus, located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Tampa/Brandon Florida campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Tampa/Brandon campus, located in Brandon, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Wausau Wisconsin campus

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Wausau campus, located in Wausau, Wisconsin, 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 https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

Ready to pursue your Associate’s Degree in Nursing?

  1. Rasmussen University Laptop Program

    Prospective students who enroll through Rasmussen University in any of the following programs, who start their program on or after August 7, 2024 may be eligible to receive a laptop from Rasmussen University.

    Eligible Campus Programs:

    • Healthcare Certificate
    • Medical Assisting Diploma
    • Medical Laboratory Technician Associate’s
    • Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s
    • Radiologic Technology Associate’s
    • Surgical Technologist Associate’s
    • Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)
    • Professional Nursing Associate’s (ADN/RN), and
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Standard or Second-Degree entrance options).

    In order to qualify for the laptop, a student will need to opt in by the deadline listed below, receive acceptance to the University, sign and submit the Rasmussen laptop agreement and follow the process as outlined in the emails received via their Rasmusen student email (SMAIL).

    • Must enroll in one of the eligible programs by enrollment deadline for the applicable start.
    • Opt-in document must be completed by the sixth business day of the applicable quarter.
    • Once you have received your acceptance notification from Rasmusen University, you will receive the Rasmussen Laptop Agreement. You will need to sign and complete the form by the last day of the quarter in order to have the laptop shipped.
    • Laptops will be shipped when the student has been accepted to the University, the Laptop Agreement has been signed and after the seventh business day of the quarter up until the last day of the quarter. If the student is not accepted to the University and does not have a signed Laptop Agreement submitted by the last day of the quarter, they will forfeit their eligibility to receive a laptop.

    Additional Terms and Conditions:

    • This offer was first available to students on May 8, 2024 with modifications to eligible programs on August 7, 2024.
    • Service and maintenance of the laptop will not be provided by Rasmussen, Collegis or APEI IT.
    • Only one laptop will be provided per student. If the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen, a replacement will not be provided.
      • Students who have previously received a laptop through this promotion and are re-entering will not be eligible for this offer a second time.
    • Students must complete a minimum of three quarters of enrollment or return the laptop to the campus where you enrolled. Students have two weeks from the date of withdrawal to return the laptop.
    • Grants and offers are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed. The cost of the laptop will be included in the financial aid packaging as other financial assistance.
    • Programs with tuition rates at or lower than $258 per credit for full time rates and $334 per credit for part time rates are not eligible for any grants, offers or scholarships offered by the University with the following exceptions:
      • Students who start the Healthcare Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, or Healthcare/Health Science Associate’s with a Medical Assisting Specialization programs on or after May 8, 2024, may be eligible for institutional grants or offers regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants.
    • Qualified students may combine this offer with other grants and scholarships offered by Rasmussen University, with the exception of the Professional Achievement Grant.
    • Employees of APEI and APEI Educational Units, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible to participate.
  2. Completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term.

  3. The LPN to RN Bridge is also referred to as the Professional Nursing Mobility Bridge Entrance Option.

  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed April 16, 2024] 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.