On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (the System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.
Increase Your Healthcare Impact—Without Pressing Pause
The healthcare field never stops evolving—and neither should you. At Rasmussen University, you’ll build real-world skills that empower you to take the next step in your career.
Plus, advancing your education doesn’t have to mean growing your budget. Through exclusive benefits offered by your employer, you may qualify for tuition savings that make your next educational move more affordable. Depending on your program, you may qualify to receive a brand-new laptop to help with your studies.3
Rasmussen University is a national leader in nursing education and also offers a range of online, on-campus and hybrid programs in Healthcare, Business, Education, Human Services, Technology, Justice Studies and Design. Wherever your passion lies, there’s a Rasmussen University program to support your growth.
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Grow Your Nursing Skills—At Any Level
You know where you want to go as a nurse, and we have the Nursing programs to help you get there. We’ll guide you in choosing the Nursing program that fits your goals and get you ready to start the next chapter in your nursing education.4
Don’t know where to start?
- If you aren’t already a licensed nurse → Our Practical Nursing Diploma, Professional Nursing Associate’s degree (ADN) or CCNE-accredited9 accelerated Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) offer the education you need to help boost your career.
- If you already have your license as a practical or registered nurse → Our LPN–RN Bridge Option and online RN to BSN can help you reach your next goal faster.
- Once you have your BSN → You can set your eyes on our CCNE-accredited9 graduate programs.
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Practical Nursing Diploma (PN/LPN)
Start here if:
You’re interested in direct patient care and want a quick entry into the field as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with opportunities for career advancement.
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Tampa/Brandon, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Eagan, MN
- Hennepin/Anoka, MN
- Mankato, MN
- Moorhead, MN
- St. Cloud, MN
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Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree (ADN/RN)
Start here if:
You want to become a registered nurse (RN) and are looking for ways to leverage your LPN license, or want RN to be your first nursing credential.
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- North Orlando, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa/Brandon, FL
- Aurora/Naperville, IL
- Mokena/Tinley Park, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Romeoville/Joliet, IL
- Kansas City/Overland Park, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Mankato, MN
- Moorhead, MN
- St. Cloud, MN
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Bachelor’s Degree: Nursing (RN to BSN or BSN)
Start here if:
You’re already a registered nurse, ready to earn your CCNE-accredited9 BSN, and are looking for opportunities to advance your career.
Or start here if:
You want to begin your nursing career as a BSN-prepared registered nurse with a CCNE-accredited9 program. Choose from two pre-licensure entry tracks—standard and second degree.
Finish time:
- 12 months (RN to BSN fully online entry track)10
- In as few as 33 months (BSN Standard Degree)*5
- In as few as 18 months (BSN Second Degree)5
*Already an LPN? Our LPN–RN Bridge Option helps LPNs become RNs faster, further decreasing your time to program completion.
Next start date:
- August 12, 2026
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- North Orlando, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa/Brandon, FL
- Kansas City/Overland Park, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Bloomington, MN
- Eagan, MN
- Hennepin/Anoka, MN
- Mankato, MN
- St. Cloud, MN
- Fargo, ND
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Graduate Degrees: Nursing (MSN & DNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
You want to influence present and future healthcare as a nursing leader. You have the choice of three MSN specializations that allow you to define your career course:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
We also offer an online MSN Nurse Practitioner (NP) program if you're interested in making a positive impact as a nurse practitioner with the choice of four specializations:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Family NP
- Pediatric Primary Care NP
- Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
Earn in as few as:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
A program for nurses called to lead at the highest levels in the healthcare system, public healthcare and policy—the definitive terminal degree for nurse leaders.
Choose the specialization that best aligns with your interests and career goals:
- Executive Leadership
- Public Health and Policy
Earn in as few as:
- 21 months5
Locations:
MSN:
- Online with practicum experiences in your own community. This program is not available to residents of all states. Please speak with an admissions representative to determine your eligibility for enrollment.
DNP:
- Online with practicum experiences in your own community. This program is not available to residents of all states. Please speak with an admissions representative to determine your eligibility for enrollment.
Next start dates:
- MSN: October 5, 2026
- MSN-NP: January 4, 2027
- DNP: October 5, 2026
Grow Your Skills With Advanced Health Sciences Programs
Gain the industry knowledge and transferable skills you need to make a difference in the evolving needs of healthcare. Online, on campus or blended, these Health Sciences programs and training help you take the next step in becoming the professional you were meant to be.-
Direct Patient Care Healthcare Programs
Medical Assisting
Learn how to perform routine diagnostic procedures, draw blood (phlebotomy) and administer immunizations and first aid through a hands-on externship and relevant curriculum.
Degree Offered:
- Diploma
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Tampa/Brandon, FL
- Aurora/Naperville, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Romeoville/Joliet, IL
- Bloomington, MN
- Eagan, MN
- Hennepin/Anoka, MN
- Mankato, MN
Next Start Date:
- October 5, 2026
Medical Laboratory Technician
Become well-versed in critical skills through hands-on curriculum in courses such as Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking and Microbiology.
Degree Offered:
- Associate’s degree
Location:
- Eagan, MN
Next Start Date:
- October 5, 2026
Pharmacy Technician
Learn to read medication orders, fill prescriptions and perform inventory functions within the pharmacy setting. Also gain all the skills necessary to efficiently support pharmacists in a retail setting.
Degree Offered:
- Certificate
Location:
- Online6
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sharpen your understanding of how limited mobility can affect a patient’s life while learning how to play a critical role in helping people regain their independence.
Degree Offered:
- Associate’s degree
Locations:
- Ocala, FL
- Hennepin/Anoka, MN
Next Start Date:
- January 4, 2027
Radiologic Technology
Gain a comprehensive knowledge of standard x-ray, mobile x-ray and fluoroscopic technologies along with patient care techniques.
Degree Offered:
- Associate’s degree
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Eagan, MN
Next Start Date:
- January 4, 2027
Surgical Technologist
Through fully equipped, industry-standard surgical suite laboratories, you’ll learn common procedures and technology used in the operating room as well as tactics for handling high-pressure situations.
Degree Offered:
- Associate’s degree
Locations:
- Central Pasco, FL
- Rockford, IL
- Romeoville/Joliet, IL
- Hennepin/Anoka, MN
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
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Indirect Patient Care Healthcare Programs
Health Information Management
Develop the professional communication and leadership skills necessary to collaborate and lead a team of health information professionals, as well as manage health information systems.
Degree Offered:
- Bachelor's degree
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Health Information Technician
Prepare to analyze and manage patient care data through in-field insight from instructors and firsthand experiences in a sophisticated digital lab. You'll gain an overview of the entire healthcare system and learn to communicate effectively as part of a healthcare team.
Degree Offered:
- Associate's degree
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Medical Billing and Coding
Become a key professional in a healthcare facility by learning coding skills, understanding how to navigate electronic health record systems and gaining industry insight so you can be an important correspondent with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Degree Offered:
- Certificate
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Healthcare
Stay relevant in today’s industry by broadening your healthcare experience and building your business skills. Our in-depth coursework will help build your healthcare knowledge for a successful career across a wide range of work environments.
Degrees Offered:
- Certificate
- Associate’s degree with specializations for Medical Administrative Assistant (online), Pharmacy Technician (online), Medical Assisting (not in Illinois) and Healthcare Administration (not in Illinois)
Locations:
- Online, with some specializations offered on campus
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Health Sciences
Broaden your healthcare experience to prepare for a successful career across a wide range of work environments. You'll gain relevant healthcare skills in one of two specializations, so you can develop the career-focused skills you'll need as a healthcare professional.
Degrees Offered:
- Associate's degree with specializations for Healthcare (Illinois only) and Medical Assisting (Illinois only)
Locations:
- Online, with some specializations offered on campus
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Medical Administrative Assistant
Develop the customer service and office management professionalism that makes a real difference in the lives of others. You'll gain communication and technology skills as well as learn how to smoothly operate a healthcare facility.
Degree Offered:
- Certificate
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Healthcare Administration
Be prepared to transition from your current role to management and leadership positions in healthcare. You’ll be able to take on more challenging and strategic functions such as a hospital administrator, clinical director, health services manager or practice manager.
Degree Offered:
- Master's degree
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- October 5, 2026
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Social Wellness
Health & Wellness
Plan, implement and evaluate health and wellness programs. You’ll learn holistic curriculum—from wellness education to behavioral and physical health.
Degree Offered:
- Bachelor's degree
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- August 12, 2026
Public Health
Make change that matters on a local and global community level. Draw from multiple disciplines, from epidemiology, health informatics and analytics to public health policy and administration and population health management. Advance your leadership skills and offer diverse perspectives on a variety of issues that influence health outcomes for people of all backgrounds.
Degree Offered:
- Master's degree
Location:
- Online
Next Start Date:
- October 5, 2026
Explore All Rasmussen University Programs
Interested in other fields? Take a look at all the programs available at Rasmussen University.Programs Built for Working Adults
Empowered Learning®
Empowered Learning, our competency-based education model, lets you take more control of your learning. Instead of tests, papers and a one-size-fits-all schedule, you manage your pace and create the kind of projects you'd see in a workplace. Plus, you’ll still stay connected to faculty and peers.Knowledge Credit®
You’ve already done the work—you should get credit for every step, whether it was a previous course, self-directed assessments, military training or professional certification. Most programs allow 67% of program requirements to be fulfilled with Knowledge Credit.7Academic Advising
We assign each student with a personal academic advisor who serves as a primary contact for guidance and resources. Your academic advisor will work closely with you to develop your My Academic Plan—a personalized roadmap for your entire degree timeline. Your academic advisor can also assist you with transferring credits, financial aid, preparing your schedule, tracking grades and answering general questions.Learn more about Tasia's student experience:
View transcript (Scroll to see full transcript) Tasia T.:
I was fresh out of high school, and I was working a 9 to 5 job. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do. My great aunt had reached out to me and she was like, whatever you want to do, I'll help you out. Growing up with a big family, I think I've always kind of been a caregiver. So nursing was in the back of my mind.Rasmussen University, they did a very, very good job of giving us the resources that we need. I reached out to some tutors online too, just to help me write papers. It was so helpful and my grades reflected that as well.
I wasn't really expecting to meet close friends like I did. We built a community pretty much right away.
Working in nursing homes and doing my clinicals, you get to know the family and the patient. You have to really get to know their personality, their likes, their dislikes, their nonverbal communication, you know, and just the sense of knowing what they want and don't want, I think builds a sense of trust. And I built a really good relationship, kind of in like a, a grandparent way, almost.
Dr. Carrie Daninhirsch:
Please rise as I officially present the graduating class of 2025.Tasia:
With my LPN from Rasmussen University, I would love to go into pediatrics. I grew up with three little sisters, so I've always loved kids and just caring for them. After a 12 hour clinical, it's so nice coming home to a supportive family and one who I can actually spend time with and want to spend time with after such a long day.My mom's my best friend, so I kind of go to her with anything that I have - any problems and issues, and she's always there to listen unconditionally.
Tasia's mom:
She's going to be the first college graduate in our family. I can't wait to see what she does because I know she's going to go far.Tasia:
I tell my little sisters all the time, you know, that they have to try new things. And especially I say do it if you're scared, if you're scared to do it, do it anyway. It pushes yourself to go farther than you ever thought that you could. It pushed me to go farther than I ever thought I could.I'm Tasia Thongratsamy and I am a Rasmussen University graduate.
At Rasmussen University, they have a lot of resources to help out, so I reached out to some tutors online just to help me improve my writing and things like that. It was so helpful, and my grades reflected that as well.
Learn more about Arnold's student experience:
View transcript (Scroll to see full transcript) Speaker 1:
My name is Arnold Bogerty, and prior to me enrolling in Rasmussen, I spent 16 years in the military, 12 in Special Forces as an army Green Beret. I ended up getting injured over in Afghanistan and that allowed me to retire a little bit early. My wife and I, we moved down here to Tampa, but there was an experience that kind of changed my life a little bit. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. It was really a turning point.
I decided to become a nurse because of the care that was provided for me. I don't have too many fears in life, but I do fear of being forgotten. And I know that if you can do something to make an impact in other people's lives, you know, you leave a legacy. And I think that's the greatest satisfaction in the world, is to be able to impact somebody else. And that's what nursing does.
Speaker 2:
The advice that, that I, I would give to Arnold to start a new career in nursing is to bring forward your previous experiences. And, um, because it would make him a very unique nurse, it would bring a different purpose and a meaning for him.
Speaker 3:
When Arnold first told me that he wanted to become a nurse, it really took me by surprise. Within one week, he was ready trying to figure out what school he was going to go to. He within the month, he, he already started school within that month. Like he is just, he doesn't stop.
Speaker 1:
I was recommended to Rasmussen by a former student, and she said she loved the culture. She said it was a family atmosphere. You weren't just a number. And so, I went to visit the campus and as soon as I walked in, the way we were greeted—I was actually greeted by another veteran and he showed me around the campus. And so that really made me feel right at home.
The facilities were amazing. I met with an enrollment counselor, and it was very simple. She was knowledgeable, knew exactly, you know, what the program had to offer. She answered all of my questions. I knew before I left if that was the school that I was going to attend. Well, in the immediate future with my degree, I plan on working at the hospital, you know, after I get my BSN. But I also plan on continuing my education as well.
The ultimate goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. You know, once my boys go off to school and me and my wife are empty nesters, you know, to travel and to do traveling, nursing, that way we can see the world; we can see the country, and we can also make an impact as well in other people's lives.
The advice that I would give to someone who, who may be considering their career in nursing is one, just do it. Don't allow other people's opinions or biases, you know, stop you from achieving your goal. You know, you're never too old to start over.
Since starting out at Rasmussen, I would say I’ve grown a lot as a person. That family atmosphere, that caring atmosphere that they have; it’s made me a better person.
Learn more about Tonie's student experience:
View transcript (Scroll to see full transcript) Tonie Robie:
It is truly an honor to stand before you today. Congratulations to the classes of 2024 and 2025. You've done it. Do I think it's a good idea for alumni to get involved? Absolutely. It presents a community where individuals can come together for a common goal and use each other as a resource. We need more of that. And I'd love to see the alumni community grow.
And I'll do whatever I can to make that happen. My journey to and through college was anything but traditional. I don't know if you know this, but I'm not a spring chicken. When I went back for my degree, I was apprehensive in general. I embraced what it was going to be for me, so it allowed me to really understand how to be comfortable with my own self while I'm doing my work and my studies.
Today I stand before you premium as the founder and owner of HR Compliance Solutions, LLC. I really feel that Rasmussen prepared me for this next step. Whatever age you are. Stay focused. Be prepared. Keep your eyes on the goal and remain positive. And reach out to your alumni. I have the confidence that I need from my degree program to walk into this next chapter of my life, and feel like I'm going to make it.
My name is Tonie Roby, and I'm a Rasmussen University alum.
Those core pieces of HR that I took away from Rasmussen don't change. They're adaptable to my clients. I have the confidence that I need for my degree program to walk into this next chapter of my life and feel like I'm going to make it.