Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) in Ocala, Florida
Associate's Degree
- Next Start Dates
- January 06, 2025
- February 12, 2025
Professional Nursing Program in Ocala, Florida
There are a lot of Nursing programs to choose from—one of the fulfilling paths to a critical career as a registered nurse (RN) is a Professional Nursing or ADN program, or Associate of Science program (ASN program) in FL. You’ll get hands-on experience to feel your most confident in skilled nursing facilities, including:
- State-of-the-art nursing lab
- Nursing simulation labs
- Clinical settings
Our Ocala campus trains Nursing students in the Marion County, central Florida and nearby areas, conveniently located off Florida State Road 200 and I-75. As Professional Nursing student, you’ll feel confident for the NCLEX-RN®3 exam and prepare to become the RN your community needs.
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Ocala
Nursing Program Information Session
There is no need to apply twice—as soon as you complete the admissions process, you’re admitted into the Professional Nursing degree program. Get all the information you need to start sooner:
- Eight start dates per year
- No prerequisite coursework for admission
- No waiting list for qualified applicants
Licensed practical nurses can advance their education in as few as 18 months2 through our LPN to RN Bridge.
Learn even more about our Associate’s degree program in Nursing, program requirements, general education courses, transfer credits, tuition costs, nursing curriculum and more at our Nursing Information Session.
Rasmussen knows nursing.
And the first step in charting your future in the field is joining us at a Nursing Information Session.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
And we just go over all the program details. So, breaking down classes, costs, credit transfer, clinicals, scheduling, hours and expectations, different financial aid options, and then discussing the enrollment process and qualifying.
Info sessions are held, you know, during daytime hours. So, it's a great opportunity for prospective nursing students to actually see our current nursing students.
Speaker 3 (00:32):
I think a Nursing Information Session is great because you actually can come to the campus. You can see what the classrooms look like. Uh, they tour through the SIM lab. Like, days when I'm running SIM they'll, you know, they'll, they say, “Hey, can we come walk through your SIM lab?” And so they get to see what it looks like. They get to look behind the scenes and see this is where the teacher sits.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Um, there's a chance that it'll be in one of our labs. Um, and then what we do is if there aren't classes going on in our SIM labs, we do try to get the tour of that so that prospective nursing students can actually see the SIMs.
Speaker 3 (01:07):
It's a safe learning environment in that it's okay to make mistakes. Um, where students were learning. No, nobody ever said nursing school would be easy, but it's always worth it at the end that being able to be a nurse—function as a nurse. Um, it's just such a fun career.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Um, we just assure our students that we do have steps in place. We have internal discounts, um, so corporate partner discount, military discount, and then we have a Change A Life scholarship. So, if a student refers somebody else, that new student whose life is being changed by going to school—maybe for the first time—can receive a scholarship.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
I think people realize that it's the career to be in. It's the career. It's, it's a great career to be in. And I think that's what drives people to go back.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Just keeping in mind that there's a variety of programs here. There's no one set path that is right. It's just students need to figure out which is gonna be the best path for them.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Take the next step and join us at a Nursing Information Session. Regularly offered at many Rasmussen campuses.
What Types of Nursing Courses Will I Take?
Professional Nursing students will have a combination of online courses and in-person Nursing courses at our Ocala campus. Take a look at some of the Nursing core courses that are critical for confident and caring registered nurses.-
Maternal-Child Nursing
- Study effective care for maternal and pediatric nursing
- Examine relevant medication administration, pharmacology, nutritional principles, and cultural and spiritual diversity
- Review legal and ethical issues related to maternal and pediatric care to promote health and safety
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Professional Nursing Skills I
- Study and promote basic care and comfort to patients
- Demonstrate essential skills to care for patients with musculoskeletal, integumentary and elimination needs
- Provide accurate medication calculation and safety
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Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
- Explore internal and external factors that impact a patient’s psychiatric nursing care and well-being
- Study effects of stress on a patient and their families and caregivers
- Examine the complexities of caring for clients experiencing mental health disorders
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Leadership and Professional Identity
- Examine professional nursing leadership and management responsibilities
- Utilize evidence-based practices to guide critical thinking skills and support clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes
- Demonstrate principles of professional identity and regulatory standards of nursing practice
"I enjoy the opportunity to connect with my students through diverse learning, having a planned curriculum, and the ability to work with students in a relaxed stress-free environment. I look forward to coming to work as I teach and share my knowledge."
Dr. Suzann Mohammed
Nursing Faculty Member, Rasmussen University – Ocala Campus
NCLEX-RN Licensing Exam Preparation
Upon successful completion of our Associate’s degree in Nursing program, you’ll be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN®3 licensing exam to become a registered nurse. Practice extensive nursing knowledge in advanced labs and facilities at our Ocala campus. There are a variety of ways that our dedicated teams will help you prepare for your NCLEX-RN exam.
In-Person Practice
Practice your ADN program skills at the Ocala campus nursing skills lab and simulation centers, as well as first hand in local healthcare clinical hours. Prepare to sit confidently for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Peer Support
You won’t be preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam alone. Study with other Nursing students, Nursing department faculty and peer tutors to enhance your nursing practice experience.
Library and Learning Services
Access collections designed for Nursing program students. The experienced professionals in our award-winning online Library and Learning Services team are ready to help.
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Nursing Career Options in Ocala and Florida
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Tuition Costs & Savings
Do the Math:
With eight start dates6 a year at most campuses and a total of 25 courses—each 11 weeks in length—full-time students can finish in as few as 21 months2 for an estimated total program cost of $53,478.
$449 cost per credit
x 102 total credits
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$45,798 total tuition
+ $7,680 total fees
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$53,478 estimated total program cost
*This reflects pricing for Florida students. Please speak with an admissions advisor or use the tuition estimator tool to calculate your costs.
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Nursing education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our ADN program is designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants, and corporate and military grants for those who qualify.
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Program Requirements
At Rasmussen University Nursing school, there is no prerequisite coursework for admission into the program. At many campuses, there are no wait lists for qualified student applicants.6 With a no-cost application and eight start dates a year for students at most campuses, you can begin your Nursing courses when it's convenient for you.
The degree type can vary based on the state at Rasmussen University. This is an Associate of Science (AS) degree in FL, and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in MN, IL, KS and WI.
High school verification documentation may be required.5 Students will need to pass an entrance exam or have a conferred Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree with a GPA of 2.25 or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the US Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Ocala campus (with off-campus instructional sites in North Orlando and Orlando) located in Ocala, Florida, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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
Florida Board of Nursing
The Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Ocala campus is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The North Orlando campus is recognized as a satellite of the Ocala campus. On Feb. 7, 2024, pursuant to § 464.019(5)(a)(2) Fla. Stat., the Florida Board of Nursing placed the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Ocala campus, including the North Orlando satellite, on probation because for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023) the program had graduate passage rates on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (“NCLEX-RN”) that were more than 10 percentage points lower than the national average passage rate during the same calendar years for graduates of comparable degree programs who are United States educated, first-time NCLEX-RN test takers.
On Feb. 7, 2024, the program presented a remediation plan to the Florida Board of Nursing, which included both strategies that the University has implemented and strategies that the University plans to implement that aim to improve first-time test takers’ performance on the NCLEX-RN. If the program meets the required NCLEX-RN passage rate in the future, the Florida Board of Nursing will remove the program’s probationary status. If the program, during the 2 calendar years following its placement on probationary status, does not achieve the required NCLEX-RN passage rate for any 1 calendar year, the Florida Board of Nursing may extend the program’s probationary status for 1 additional year, provided the program has demonstrated adequate progress toward the required NCLEX-RN passage rate by meeting a majority of the benchmarks established in the remediation plan. If the program is not granted the 1-year extension or fails to achieve the required NCLEX-RN passage rate by the end of such extension, the Florida Board of Nursing shall terminate the program.
If Enrollee is accepted into the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Ocala campus, including the North Orlando satellite, and graduates from the program while it is on probation, then Enrollee will be able to take the NCLEX-RN. If Enrollee is accepted into the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Ocala campus, including the North Orlando satellite, and the Florida Board of Nursing terminates the program before Enrollee graduates, then the program will be taught out, which will allow current students at the time of program termination the opportunity to graduate and take the NCLEX-RN. Because neither probationary status nor possible program termination affects students’ ability to graduate and take the NCLEX-RN, refunds based on probationary status or program termination will not be issued for tuition and fees incurred.