Rasmussen or not?

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Hello there, I am currently looking into nursing programs here in Minnesota. I went to the Rasmussen College information session and the LPN program seemed fairly straight forward and they said their job placement was 92%. I have worked in a research for the past 10 years and was recently let go from my job. I am looking to change my career path, but I already have a Bachelor's of Science and a Master's in Public Health in Epidemiology. The reason I chose nursing is because I have always cared for people and have worked in group homes taking care of people with developmental and physical disabilities. Yes, it is not all glamorous and hard work, but I feel very satisfied doing that work. Any suggestion and review on Rasmussen, or should I try a community college. All of my generals will transfer so the program won't take as long. Thanks. :)

I contacted Bethel, because I had the same question as you did. I spoke to the admin of their BSN program and they said they accept an RN degree from Rasmussen. I would assume others do as well.

Hi there , I will be starting the ADN program at Rasmussen College in Green Bay in less than a week! Rasmussen is just as good a choice as any! The only reason why they aren't (accredited) as far as the nursing goes is I believe it's because they are a relatively new add on to the school at least here in Green Bay. Don't be tricked by that however! They are recognized by the National Nursing Association at this point, and when you complete the program you can sit for the NCLEX-RN just like all other ADN graduates. Same goes for LPN as well. It's almost inevitable that the Rasmussen School of Professional Nursing will eventually become (accredited). Like I said they are relatively new; but remember Rasmussen is accredited in all other areas of their education and have established themselves as an institution of higher learning. They have been around since 1900. I guess you could say they are pioneers in the learning field! Now days there is a big focus on getting good nursing programs out there and established. In case you haven't read or heard about it, there are and will be in the coming future big big demands for well trained dedicated nurses :nurse:! One of the problems are the "Baby Boomers" retiring.

I would like to say that Rasmussen has a wonderful Nursing Program and experienced teachers :up:! Their Nursing Program is right up there with all the others! They do however use the Teas-v entrance test which is the newest one, and is suppose to be more difficult than some of the older tests used. You have to score at least "proficient" to be considered for the program. When you sign up to take the Teas-v (not sure if you have to take this for the LPN program?), there is a study guide that is sent to you so you can make sure you are prepared. They don't just focus solely on your score however, the Dean of Nursing interviews all applicants and hand picks the ones he/she believes will be a great asset in the medical field. Twelve students are picked for each cohort, and I believe there's like 5 or 6 cohorts each year?

That's a plus if you can transfer credits to the LPN program! I did not have any credits to transfer to the ADN program and will have a jam packed schedule!

Hope this helps with your question about whether or not to consider Rasmussen. I would like to say that the difference between Rasmussen and a community college is the smaller classes! I went to a community college for a CNA program at the classes were pretty big. I always felt kinda lost in the crowd :chair:. At Rasmussen they keep their classes small to make sure the teachers aren't spread out too thinly amongst the students. Especially in the nursing classes you get more a feeling of "family" :hpygrp:.

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hi Sharon. If you are still here on all nurses, I am wondering if you can give me some feedback on how it was finding a job with a degree from Rasmussen. How long after graduating till you were hired? I plan to do the 18 month RN program. Then work and complete the year BSN program at the same time. I am new to all nurses and the dream of becoming a RN but appreciate your time and knowledge. Thanks

Hello everyone! As a Rasmussen graduate, I would like to put my two cents in. Any and all nursing programs have their problems. It's just gonna happen and you gotta be able to roll with the punches. Rasmussen is accredited and I had no problem taking the NCLEX or getting a job. Actually, when I submitted my resume to employers I was the one being pursued, not the other way around. Employers in my area L-O-V-E Rasmussen grads. Rasmussen is tough - tougher than others because what semester classes teach in 16 weeks is taught in quarter classes that are 11 weeks. It's intense, but it's shorter. You gotta stay on top of it.

I was planning on going to a community college but because of the applying and waiting and then wait list in addition to the length of the program I decided against it. I wanted to go to a school and KNOW I was gonna get into the program. So my thought was I could wait another year and then go to school for 2 years - OR I could go to school now and graduate in 1 year (1.5 years for most. I transferred in credits - which by the way I had no problem doing). So LPN's make like 40,000 a year - so that'd be 80,000 I'd be missing out on. Now that tuition cost doesn't sound so bad, does it. So you gotta decide if you want a nursing program where you can get in and get out and start making that nurse's pay - OR you can wait another 3 years of your life and have less student loan debt.

I say do it and get it over with. Nursing school is something you want to get over with as quickly as possible.

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hi lilac, basically everything I asked Sharon in the post above I could ask you as well. Thanks.

Hello! I haven't been on Allnurse in a long time!

So I graduated from the Rasmussen ADN program three years ago and passed NCLEX. I got hired right away at a SNF and worked there for one year. I then got hired with Bellin hospital's home health department and did that for over a year and a half. I now work in the Hospital on the ortho/neuro floor and it has been about nine months. There are at least three other RNs that I know of working at my hospital who graduated from Rasmussen. I will be starting a BSN program next year and my hospital pays 75% of it!!

The education I received at Rasmussen set me up nicely as a graduate nurse.

Hello Sharon, I am so happy to hear how well Rasmussen has worked out for you as I was a bit skeptical due to the conditional accreditation for the ADN program. My ultimate goal is to work at a VA hospital or a base hospital but I know that requires a bachelors degree. So I hope to work at a rural primary care clinic until that day comes. Do you know if the RN to BSN bridge program requires a certain amount of time working to apply? Or do you know anyone who graduated with an ADN went straight to work and into the bridge program?

That is so cool that your hospital is paying the majority of the tuition! I really hope I can get into a facility that will do the same.

PowerLiftingLady,

It might actually be easier for you to get hired at a SNF or even a hospital as a new graduate as these areas don't always require a BSN, but prefer one. Usually clinics require 1-2 years prior experience working in an acute care setting. A lot of the CNAs that work on my floor are in nursing school and then are hired on as an RN after graduating because they have already established a good reputation.

I believe for any bridge program, you don't need to be working as an RN or have any experience. A lot of ADN graduates move right into a BSN program and work at the same time. I plan on doing it part-time while continuing to work full-time.

Have you been accepted into the Rasmussen program?

Studentlp that is absolutely untrue. I am a student at Rasmussen Bloomington, MN camps in the RN program, the ADN. I graduate in December, then after that 1.5 years I will have my BSN through them. The BSN IS accredited, but the AD is not, so my options are only limited for a year and a half, and even then I am not too limited. The teachers "don't float you through", if they like you, that's rediculous. I have gotten Cs but mostly As and Bs. All teachers have been very helpful too. Love it, from LPN to BSN for me in 2.5 years, no wait.

I am enrolled in the ADN program at the Bloomington Campus. I just graduated high school and am 18. Big Fan. Be nice to your teachers!! They can and will ultimately decide if you pass or fail. I currently work at HealthEast as a Surgical Aide here in the cities and it could not work any better. The online to classroom ratio is perfect to hold down a job. I will be going into their ADN to BSN while HealthEast pays for the majority of my tuition. Then off to the reserves as a flight nurse!!

paula1501

I am currently in the SAME position right now as you were when you posted this. I know it was a while ago, but hoping you can give some feedback about your experience at Rasmussen. Its so spendy (about 3 times the cost) compared to the original school, MSCTC, I hoped to get into-missed the deadline and have to apply for Spring if I want to TRY to get in. Im trying to decide if I should go straight for their RN program, or just do the LPN, and then transfer to MSCTC to finish RN (save some money). Can you really finish the RN in 18 as they advertise?

Go into the ADN (RN) program, you will save yourself a lot of money!! I started a bit ago and will be done march (18 months). Its not my favorite school but its accredited by the same agency as the University of MN so thats a plus. It also has nice labs and facilties in the Bloomington MN campus. Im getting my ADN here and then my BSN at a university so the university name shows on my bachelors degree. I say go for it.

4x4Nurse, ADN, CNA, RN

Did u have to do the FlexChoice option in order to finish on 18 months? Or how did that work?

Hi Lauhu

I knoe this tread is old but I was hoping to could provide more info about the campuse you attended. I recently moved to MN twin cities area, and I do not know much about Rasmussen.

Thank you!

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