CCNE-approved BSN program is designed to help
every nurse at every level finish as quickly as possible
EAGAN,
Minn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen
University today announced the expansion of its Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) program to the Eagan,
Minn. campus. The CCNE-accredited1 program, also
available in Bloomington and
Mankato, Minn, is designed to help
fill a growing need for baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses
(RNs) in the Twin Cities area.
Enrollment at the Eagan campus is
immediately available, with classes beginning in January 2024.
Like the rest of the nation, Minnesota is grappling with a critical nursing
shortage. Based on pre-pandemic data predictions, Minnesota will need 23,000 new registered
nurses by 2025. The pandemic has only worsened the deficit across
the U.S. due to job burnout and early retirements. A survey
published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
earlier this year found that about 100,000 registered nurses in the
U.S. left the workplace due to the stresses of the pandemic.
Another 600,000 RNs reported an "intent to leave" the workforce by
2027.
"As the demand for highly skilled and compassionate nurses
continues to grow, Rasmussen University is pleased to extend the
reach of our BSN program in the Twin
Cities Metropolitan area and help bridge the nursing gap in
Minnesota," said Paula Singer, president and chief academic
officer at Rasmussen University. "Rasmussen understands the
critical role that nurses play in our healthcare system, and we're
committed to ensuring healthcare in the region continues to receive
the highest level of care. We are looking forward to educating our
BSN students in Eagan and graduate
nurses who can make an immediate impact in the field and our
communities."
Rasmussen University is dedicated to offering a variety of
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: 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.
"Our BSN program is designed to prepare students to provide
high-quality client-centered care to individuals, families and
communities. It will open opportunities in a highly demanding
profession with positions with more responsibility and leadership
roles," said Dr. Alexandra Torres,
regional dean of Nursing Academics at Rasmussen University.
"Employers are looking to hire nurses who understand the
evidence-based practice environment and can apply their leadership
and clinical judgement skills to improve the spectrum of complex
healthcare issues."
Rasmussen University is a national leader in prelicensure
education. It 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. The University works with health systems
nationwide to transform the relationship between nursing education
and employment.
Rasmussen is also proud of its long-standing history in the
Eagan community, with roots that
go back nearly 35 years. Rasmussen relocated and opened its
brand-new Eagan campus at 1305
Corporate Center Drive just two years ago, an area that has
seen tremendous growth over the past decade.
To learn more about the Rasmussen University Eagan campus,
please visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/minnesota/eagan/.
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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