Rasmussen Ocala

crazyarms777 · Jun 28, 2014

Good but overpriced. If you can find some way to afford the hefty price tag then go for it. There are worse for-profit nursing programs such as Taylor College. From what I understand they have Regional and NLNAC accreditation. I have seen some of the students in the program do their clinicals at Munroe Regional.

guest824145 · Aug 15, 2014

Yes it is very pricey. At Lake Sumter State College where I attend it is a long waiting list. There are so many people that are tryong tp get into the program. I just want to become a professional nurse !!!! :)

crazyarms777 · Aug 17, 2014

You have no other options? Would you consider moving to get into another program? What about CF or Daytona State? Bethune Cookman is a BSN program that is fairly easy to get into.

RN_rescue_ninja · Aug 17, 2014

Very expensive. You don't have to pay that much for an ADN Degree. I graduated last semester from CF (a few min. down the road from there), and there's many benefits to going to CF, or any 4 year public college, for the ADN degree, including the highest NCLEX pass rate in the area. Rasmussen recently had an increase in their pass rate, though. It's a good school, a good program, but again, expensive. At a 4 year college, you can stretch your financial aid or loans (if applicable) way more, because it is literally 1/4 the cost of Rasmussen or other private institutions. Good luck, whatever you decide! Another thing to consider is that CF is nationally accredited, and just started their first BSN program this semester. Your AA in nursing will get your in the door.

guest824145 · Aug 17, 2014

Hi guys, I have my A.A and I was considering CF as an option. Anyways, I am not sure if having my A.A degree will get me fully accepted in the Nursing Program. I have 2 Cs on my prerequisites. Even though the manual packet says "Cs or Higher." I do want to continue my education and not have to wait for 2 to 3 years for an acceptance letter. Also, Bethune Cook man seems like a good offer, but I don't have money to relocate to another city at the moment. UGHHHH

crazyarms777 · Aug 18, 2014

CF know goes by a point system. They take in account your grades, community service/work hours and also you HESI score. I got accepted at Daytona State, CF and Sante Fe but turned down both Daytona State and CF because I wanted to go to Sante Fe's nursing program because it started first. Do you presently work as a medical assistnt or CNA ? If you have proof of working then you can get points added to your score. Its work a try even with two C's. I had mostly B+ in my prerequisite Science classes because I took the hardest instructors.

Future ScorpioRN · Aug 18, 2014

The classes you got Cs in I would probably take over depending on the class, for example if its a science class I would redo those also what's your GPA I saw that the average admittance for lake Sumter was a 3.3 altho they accept 2.7 the higher you GPA the better chance you have, I saw in their info packet they go by points as well the higher your GPA, the grade of your science classes, and your hesi all goes into factor. Also I wouldn't go by everyone just because there are a lot of people applying dont mean they all will fit the requirements, but as a safety caution can't you apply to UF also since they have a concurrent program with lake Sumter? You may as well attempt to get your bsn since some hospital prefer that anyway

guest824145 · Aug 18, 2014

To retake a course it has to be a D or F. YEA, I was considering that option, but there are so many qualifications for the RN program. And I don't have my CNA to earn any points.

Future ScorpioRN · Aug 18, 2014

I'm almost in the same boat as you honestly. I have an AS degree however some of my science classes required a lab which I didn't have and the other classes didn't fit with the pre reqs for nursing so I practically have to do it all in January. Schools like Rasmussen, keiser, herzing etc would be your VERY last option I was told now a days employers who see you graduate from those schools put you at the bottom of the list for employment.

Also I saw that some bsn programs require statistics and chemistry so those could also possibly bring you up a bit.

Idk how any of the schools actually work I've talked to students who went to these schools and loved it and talked to others who didn't and were against it. Since nursing is NOT a shortage you need to consider all the debt you will take on. Some people get a job right out of school others don't . are you prepared to possibly not work for 3-6 maybe more months and have over or close to $30k in debt when you haven't even gotten your bsn yet?

guest824145 · Sep 14, 2014

My GPA is a 3.25. should I apply? I only have 2 Cs. The rest are As and Bs

Future ScorpioRN · Sep 15, 2014

If the school is still on your mind give it a shot. Only you can decide if the school is best for you. Think of all factors, is your current job enough to pay your student loans while in the program (I strongly suggest this route) or are you going to have to wait until you have an actual RN position and work overtime, weekends, holidays( thats expected anyway) not to mention bills to pay besides loans.

Its sept now so I assume Rasmussen does a monthly entry etc. You have a 3.2 go ahead and give it a shot but make sure you have other options. Remember competition is high