CCNE-accredited BSN program now available for
nursing students across the Twin
Cities
BROOKLYN
PARK, Minn., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today
announced the expansion of its Bloomington Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) program to the Hennepin/Anoka campus. Through this expansion, all
Rasmussen University campuses in the Twin
Cities area will now offer the CCNE-accredited1
program to nursing students. The program is designed to meet the
growing demand for baccalaureate-educated registered nurses in the
region. Enrollment is now underway at the Hennepin/Anoka campus with classes beginning as soon as
next month.
"Minnesota, like the rest of
the country, is facing critical nursing shortages. In the Twin Cities, we know healthcare systems
are seeking and hiring more nurses who have their BSN degrees,
which is why we've once again expanded our Bloomington BSN
program—allowing us to reach more students and bridge the nursing
gaps across the region," said Paula
Singer, president and chief academic officer at Rasmussen
University. "We are excited to welcome BSN students to our
relatively new Hennepin/Anoka campus this Spring and look forward to
helping to meet the growing healthcare needs in our
communities."
This is the second expansion of Rasmussen's Bloomington BSN
program in recent months. In January, Rasmussen began teaching BSN
students at its Eagan campus. The
program continues to experience strong outcomes with 93 percent of
Rasmussen's BSN students in Minnesota passing the NCLEX®-RN in
20232.
Rasmussen University is dedicated to offering a variety of BSN
program entry tracks to accommodate students at different stages of
their academic journey. Program entry tracks include:
- BSN Degree: For students who wish to earn a college
degree and become a bachelor's-prepared nurse.
- LPN to RN Bridge: For students who are already a
licensed practical nurse (LPN) and are ready to pursue an RN
licensure.
- BSN Second Degree: For students who already have a
bachelor's degree and wish to make a career change into the nursing
profession.
- RN to BSN: For currently licensed RNs with an
Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) who are ready to reach the next
level of educational preparation.
"Centered around preparing students for the high-quality and
high-acuity care delivered in healthcare settings, our BSN program
provides students with learning opportunities that will equip them
with the tools and experience needed for an often highly demanding
profession," said Dr. Alexandra
Torres, regional dean of Nursing Academics at Rasmussen
University. "We educate students on evidence-based practices and
real-world clinical settings to prepare them for the future."
Rasmussen University is a national leader in prelicensure
education. The University offers a full nursing education ladder,
from its Practical Nursing Diploma (PN/LPN) to its Professional
Nursing Associate's degree (ADN) and BSN, as well as graduate
offerings at the MSN and DNP levels. Rasmussen works with health
systems nationwide to transform the relationship between nursing
education and employment.
Rasmussen University has been serving Minnesota communities for nearly 125 years.
Located in Brooklyn Park, Minn.,
the Hennepin/Anoka campus opened in 2022 and currently
offers more than 50-programs to students in areas such as health
sciences, business, education and many more.
To learn more about the Rasmussen University
Hennepin/Anoka campus, please
visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/minnesota/hennepin-anoka/.
To learn more about the Rasmussen University Bachelor of Science
in Nursing program, please visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn/.
1The baccalaureate degree program in
nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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293.08 of the 130 Rasmussen University BSN
graduates in MN who attempted the NCLEX-RN exam in 2023 passed on
their first attempt. Source:
https://mn.gov/boards/assets/2020-2023_RN_NCLEX_tcm21-280648.pdf
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university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an
institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to
changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative
educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education
since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher
education that focuses on competency-based education, technology
and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and
graduate programs online and in person at 22 campuses around the
country. The University is designed to lift and support its
students every step of the way, from each student's first
credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global
enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs
of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen
encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic
excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about
Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
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communities.
Contact:
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Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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