Nurses Make a Difference

Nurses Week May 2024

Shine a Light on Nurses

The heart of great nursing means bringing your own kind of strength, caring and expertise every day to your patients and teams. That’s why Nurses Week exists—so we can all shine a light on the dedication it takes to be a nurse.2

Spend May 6–12 honoring nurses with Rasmussen University, such as our no-cost CNE webinar in collaboration with ANCC Magnet. Whether you’re a nurse or healthcare professional, or know someone who is, let’s remind the nation why nurses light up our lives.

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Celebrate Nurses Week 2024

No-Cost CNE Webinar

Register to attend “The Future of Nursing—A Magnet^® Perspective” on May 21 at 1:00 PM (Eastern). Get a fresh perspective of where the nursing profession is going and the change that is needed for the future.

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Thank a Nurse

Nominate a nurse for Rasmussen’s Nurses Make a Difference Recognition. They’ll receive your words of appreciation, plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card!3

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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!1

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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 months5, learn compassionate patient care and prepare for the NCLEX-PN^®6 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.5

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.5

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Three distinct entrance options, all CCNE-accredited.7
- 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.5
- 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.5
- 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.5

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Stand out as a nursing leader with a CCNE-accredited7 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).5

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:8
- 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.8 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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Education might be one of the most important investments of your life.

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.109 To find out how much, request more information.

Master's Degrees Starting Around $13K and $16K

Earning your online Master's degree starting around $13,000 and $16,0004 (excluding MSN-NP specializations) through one of our flexible, career-focused programs can give you the skills and knowledge to step up as a leader in nursing.

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.109
MSN Under $16K Excluding NP specializations4

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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.
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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/.