Nurses Make a Difference

At the Heart of Great Nursing

As a nurse, you bring your own kind of strength to your work. Through your caring and your expertise, you are truly making a difference. 1

Nurses month may be over but we’re still celebrating you all year long.

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Stay Connected to Nursing Topics

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Support Nursing Staff

You can boost nursing staff morale through Nurses Month and beyond. Here are six practical ways to extend this recognition and appreciation all year long.

Pass the Nursing Torch

Consider a friend, family member or coworker who could use a spark of inspiration to start or advance their education. Refer them today and they could receive the up to $500 Pass the Torch Grant!2

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

Wherever You Are, Rasmussen University is With You

Whether you're just beginning to investigate a nursing career or looking to advance to a higher degree, the Rasmussen University School of Nursing can meet you there. As a national leader in nursing education, you’ll find the support and strong programs a working nursing student needs—from a Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN) through BSN, MSN and DNP.

Many programs and campuses have no wait list for qualified applicants and multiple starts per year, so you can jump right in. And, with our focus on efficiency, each program is calibrated to get you to graduation faster.

Explore the nursing path that's best for you.

Practical Nursing Diploma (LPN)

In as few as 12 months 3, learn compassionate patient care and prepare for the NCLEX-PN^®4 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. 3
Professional Nursing/Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prepare to become a registered nurse (RN) in as few as 21 months through hands-on, real-world experience, in-depth coursework and practicum experiences.3
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Three distinct entrance options, all CCNE-accredited.5
- 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.3
- 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.3
- 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.3
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Stand out as a nursing leader with a CCNE-accredited 5 MSN program. Designed specifically for working RNs with a BSN, our MSN program combines online coursework with practicum experiences. Choose from a variety of Nurse Practitioner (NP) and non-NP specializations to help you focus on and pursue your career goals and passions as a nursing leader. You can finish in as few as 18 months (as few as 27 months for NP specializations).3
MSN Specializations:
- 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.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Make a positive impact in mental healthcare as an advanced practice registered nurse.
MSN-NP Specializations:6
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP): Help mature patients address health concerns and improve quality of life.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): Care for patients of all ages with every aspect of their health.
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP): Treat children and educate their families on health-related topics.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Make a positive impact in mental healthcare.
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. 6 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.

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"Rasmussen University has been a great school for me, as the instructors are very personable and helpful. I have always felt like I could reach out about anything to get help."

Cristen G.
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Nurses Month and the 2024 theme “Nurses Make a Difference” are initiatives of the American Nurses Association. Learn more at NursingWorld.org.
Your referral will be contacted no more than three times by Rasmussen University at the phone number or email address you provide and can opt out of contact at any time. For full terms and conditions, please visit: https://corporate.rasmussen.edu/refer
Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and number of courses completed each term.
NCLEX-PN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
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.
- Student must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls may no longer be eligible for the grant.
- Student must meet entrance requirements for the program in which they are enrolling.
- Enrolling students must provide proof of eligibility by submitting proof of employment prior to the 7th day of the first quarter of enrollment (i.e.: recent paystub or employment verification letter).
- Employees of APEI and APEI Education al Units, including Rasmussen College, LLC and their family members are not eligible to participate.
- Students cannot receive both corporate and military grants.
- Grant is nontransferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent/refund is allowed.
- Students 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 or scholarships offered by the University.
  - Students who start the Healthcare Certificate, Medical Assisting Diploma, or Healthcare/Health Sciences Associates with a Medical Assisting Specialization programs on or after May 8, 2024, 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 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.
For additional details visit: https://corporate.rasmussen.edu/employer-alliances
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.
Visit the Tuition Estimator for estimated total program cost. Starting cost for the MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations is approximately $50,000. 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.

Nurses Make a Difference

At the Heart of Great Nursing

Celebrate Nurses Every Month

Stay Connected to Nursing Topics

Support Nursing Staff

Pass the Nursing Torch

Wherever You Are, Rasmussen University is With You

Make Your Education More Affordable

Corporate Grants and Professional Achievement Grants

Master's Degrees Starting Around $13K and $16.5K

Tuition Assistance Programs

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