Master of Science in Nursing earns continuing
accreditation for 10 years; Doctor of Nursing Practice earns
initial accreditation for five years
MINNEAPOLIS, July 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today announced its graduate
nursing programs have earned maximum accreditation terms from the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Specifically,
the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program earned continuing
accreditation through CCNE1 for a full ten-year
accreditation term, the maximum time granted for continuing
programs. In addition, Rasmussen's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
program—a new candidate for accreditation—received initial
accreditation through CCNE2 for a five-year term, the
maximum given for a newly designed program.
"These accreditation milestones highlight Rasmussen's commitment
to meeting rigorous education standards," said Dr. Karin Polifko, vice president of nursing and
associate provost, Rasmussen University. "Students enrolled in our
graduate nursing programs expect an exceptional learning
experience that prepares them to advance the nursing
profession and drive positive change in today's complex and
evolving healthcare environment. I am so proud of our history
of accreditation outcomes. With our Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) program, which was accredited for a full ten-year term in
2019, we now offer a suite of accredited nursing
degrees and certificates that prepare students to answer our
nation's call for nursing care."
Online MSN Program Helping to Advance Nursing
Profession
The Rasmussen University Master of Science
in Nursing degree program helps licensed registered nurses with
their BSN degree advance their education and build their identity
as a nurse leader until they've met their career goals. Courses are
offered online with local practicums—making it easier for working
nurses to continue their education without taking a break from
their careers. Students can choose between three professional
leadership specializations or pursue their Nurse Practitioner
credential with the choice of four specializations, including:
MSN specializations:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
MSN-NP specializations:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nursing professionals who already have their MSN or DNP degree
can expand their leadership skills or pursue a new specialization
with a Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate. Certificates include
Nursing Leadership and Administration, Nursing Education and
Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Focuses on Impacting Healthcare
Outcomes
Rasmussen's MSN program creates a clear path
for students to earn their Doctor of Nursing Practice. The DNP
program at Rasmussen University focuses on impacting healthcare
outcomes through direct or indirect care with a choice of two
specializations, including Executive Leadership or Public Health
and Policy. The University is one of a few institutions to offer a
DNP in Public Health and Policy as a combined specialization.
Rasmussen's MSN and DNP courses are also built through Empowered
Learning™, which allows students to learn by doing real-world
projects and manage their own pace.
"Rasmussen's competency-based education is one of the best
models available for busy nurses who strive to balance work and
school. Students tell us that the model's authentic assessment
feels relevant for the skills and knowledge they need to apply
immediately in their careers," said Dr. Josh Hamilton, assistant vice president &
dean, Post-Licensure Programs, School of Nursing at Rasmussen
University. "I couldn't be more pleased that our CCNE-accredited
graduate nursing programs are recognized for their rigor and the
intentional approach we take to design these programs for working
nurses."
Rasmussen University is also a national leader in pre-licensure
nursing education. The University offers a full nursing education
ladder, from its Practical Nursing Diploma (PN/LPN) and
Professional Nursing Associate's degree (ADN/RN) to its DNP. The
University works with health systems nationwide to transform the
relationship between nursing education and employment.
To learn more about the CCNE-accredited Master of Science in
Nursing program at Rasmussen University, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/master-science-nursing/.
To learn more about Rasmussen's CCNE-accredited Doctor of
Nursing Program, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/doctor-nursing-practice/.
1The master's degree program in nursing at
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education:
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Washington, DC
20001
202-887-6791
2The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education:
655 K Street,
NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC
20001
202-887-6791
About Rasmussen University:
Rasmussen University, a 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.
About American Public Education, Inc.:
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American
Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University,
Hondros College of Nursing and Graduate
School USA (GSUSA) provides
education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves
communities.
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Email: MAndersen@apei.com
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