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Rasmussen University is proud to be a national leader in nursing education. We’ll support you step by step with the education, skills and mentoring you need to help you become the nurse you’re meant to be. Take the impact you make in healthcare to the next level by advancing your skills and credentials.

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Raise your sights. We’re here to help you, step by step, through your BSN, MSN, MSN-NP or DNP.

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About the School of Nursing

Wherever You Are, We're With You

Choose your path in nursing. The Rasmussen University School of Nursing will help you prepare with strong programs and the support a working nurse needs—from Professional Nursing to BSN, MSN and beyond.

Rasmussen University’s Empowered Learning^® courses put you in the driver’s seat for your online Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral courses. You use your professional and life experience to demonstrate some skills faster, while slowing down to work with new material.

Explore the nursing path that fits you best.

Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)
In as few as 12 months8, learn compassionate patient care and prepare for the NCLEX-PN^®9 exam required for an LPN.

LPN to RN Bridge
Advance your education to the next level in as few as 18 months as you pursue RN licensure by completing the ADN or BSN Degree.8

Professional Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Prepares you to become a registered nurse (RN) in as few as 21 months through hands-on, real-world experience, in-depth coursework and practicum experiences.8

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Three distinct entrance options, all CCNE-accredited.10
- BSN Standard Degree: A full-time, high-intensity program for those pursuing their first Bachelor's degree, which can be completed in as few as 33 months.8
- BSN Second Degree: A full-time, fast-paced program for those who already hold a Bachelor's degree and are now looking to complete their BSN. This option can be completed in as few as 18 months.8
- RN to BSN: Prepares currently licensed RNs who hold an Associate's degree to advance their education and further their impact on patients. This degree can be completed in as few as 12–18 months.8

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Our CCNE-accredited program can help you pursue leadership and education roles in nursing.10 With an affordable cost under $16,000 (excluding Nurse Practitioner specializations),16 the MSN combines online coursework with practicum experiences and can be completed in as few as 18 months8 (excluding Nurse Practitioner specializations).

Choose from three specializations to help you pursue your career goals and passions as a nursing leader:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration: Bring an important voice and point of view to management and policy discussions.
- Nursing Education: Play a leading role in preparing current and future nurses for their role in patient care.
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics: Leverage informatics, emerging technology and simulation to drive transformation in healthcare through a nursing lens.

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
Prepare for advanced nursing practice with a unique combination of online MSN-NP specialization courses and hands-on practicum experiences. Our CCNE-accredited10 Nurse Practitioner specializations are designed for working nurses and can be completed in as few as 27 months.8

Choose the specialization that supports your career goals and passions as a nurse practitioner:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP: Navigate the challenges and promote healthy aging for patients from adolescence to older years.
- Family NP: Focus on health promotion and education for patients throughout their lifespan, including family planning.
- Pediatric Primary Care NP: Be a trusted provider for children, including educating kids and their families on growth, development, healthy living and future care plans.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health NP: Make a positive impact in mental healthcare as an advanced practice registered nurse.
This program is NOT currently eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
For nurses called to lead at the highest levels in healthcare and public health and policy, our DNP program offers online courses with practice experiences in your community.11 We offer two specializations:
- Executive Leadership: Promote forward thinking within complex healthcare systems to provide safe, reliable, quality care to diverse patients and populations.
- Public Health and Policy: Gain public health and policy expertise to help improve patient and population health outcomes now and into the future.
This program is NOT currently eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.

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Corporate Grants and Professional Achievement Grants

If your employer has an alliance with Rasmussen University, you could save on tuition for qualified degree and certificate programs.1312 To find out how much, request more information.

Tuition Assistance Programs

Your admissions advisor can walk you through each step of the process to make financial aid as simple as possible for those who qualify.

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Grants Through an employer alliance with Rasmussen University, you could save on tuition.1312

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According to Associate Degree Registered Nurse conferrals from 2016-2020 as reported in IPEDS.
128 successful NCLEX-PN attempts in FL and 111 successful NCLEX-PN attempts in MN in 2021 were from Rasmussen University graduates.
Visit the Tuition Estimator for estimated total program cost. Starting cost for the MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations is approximately $48,000. Students in all programs must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and number of courses completed each term.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University 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.
This program is not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.
Terms and conditions apply. 100% coverage is subject to employer policies and the student meeting all terms and conditions of the Rasmussen University Professional Achievement Grant. Program availability varies by state and campus. Federal, local and state taxes may apply.
Students with tuition rates at or lower than $248 per credit for full-time rates and $321 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants. Students enrolled in the Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. In order to qualify for the grant, all admission requirements must be completed, and enrolling students must provide proof of eligibility by submitting proof of employment. Students cannot receive both corporate and military grants. For additional details visit: rasmussen.edu/tuition/.
Students with tuition rates at or lower than $248 per credit for full-time rates and $321 per credit for part-time rates are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program on or after January 2, 2023, may be eligible for institutional grants regardless of program or course tuition rate provided they meet all other applicable terms and conditions for the grants. Students enrolled in the Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates in Nursing Education, Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics or Nursing Leadership and Administration are not eligible for any grants or scholarships offered by the University. In order to qualify for the grant, all admission requirements must be completed, and enrolling students must provide proof of eligibility by submitting proof of employment. Students cannot receive both corporate and military grants. For additional details visit: rasmussen.edu/tuition/. The Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates are not eligible for the Corporate Grant.
Tuition for the MSN program is $155 per credit, excludes MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations. Students in all programs must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing of $155 per credit. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. Students who receive the tuition price of $155 per credit cannot use any additional discounts, grants and/or scholarships. If a student needs to retake one or more courses in the degree program, the total cost of the program will exceed $10,000. Program cost breakdown: $7,440 in tuition + $2,460 in fees = $9,900 in program cost. Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
Tuition for the MSN program is $265 per credit; excludes MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations. Students in all programs must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing of $265 per credit. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. MSN students who receive the tuition price of $265 per credit may be eligible to use additional discounts, grants and/or scholarships. If a student needs to retake one or more courses in the degree program, the total cost of the program will exceed $15,670. MSN Nursing Leadership & Administration or Healthcare Technology, Simulation & Informatics specializations cost breakdown: $12,720 in tuition + $2,950 in fees = $15,670 in estimated program cost. MSN Nursing Education specialization cost breakdown: $12,720 in tuition + 3,135 in fees = $15,855 in estimated program cost. Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.