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I am currently in the LPN program at Rasmussen College and I am able to give you information from actual experience. Like others, when I hear "Ramussen" I think of a college that anybody can get into and for people that f'd up in HS and were unable to go to a University. However, I can tell you that their LPN program is the real deal. They ARE accredited for their LPN program but are NOT for the RN program, they are in the works of getting the RN program accredited right now. The school is a small school with usually about 20 students starting in a cohort together, so as you would imagine there are ALOT of politics. It is important to maintain your reputation at the school and to be on your teachers good side. Another thing to be aware of is that usually less than half of the 20 people that start the program will pass the first quarter so that leaves a lot of people retaking the classes. You must pass all the classes each quarter in order to move on- and passing is 78% which can be challenging for some. The classes seem to be a bit unorganized as they are always changing things around. Classes are Mon through Fri so if you have kids or a life... plan on not having them for the year you are in the program.... espeically since their LPN program is accelerated. You will need to wear a white uniform every day to class (yes, even lectures,) hair in a pony, no gum chewing, no smoking, no road-rage while in your uniform, ect. I think they are definitely trying to maintain a reputation-which is good for current and alumni student. One last thing on the school.... it is VERY expensive, whether you have credits that will transfer or not- you will be looking to pay $450 per credit and the nursing classes are usually 6 credits each. It looks like you have a very good education and personally I am not sure if Rasmussen would be your best option-especially the LPN route. I think you should do some more research on the Universities and CC in your area to see what they would offer you for transfer credits to get your RN. All in all, this college is a good school with many misconceptions with it's name "Rasmussen." Good luck with your ventures and I hope this was helpful!!