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Choose your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program based on your specialization interest, from Leadership, Education or Technology to advanced Nurse Practitioner fields.
Choose an additional Master’s level specialization based on your nursing career goals, from Leadership, Education or Technology to advanced Nurse Practitioner fields.
On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (the System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.
Nursing Programs
Rasmussen University offers pre-licensure through doctoral Nursing degrees: Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma, Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). BSN and MSN programs are CCNE-accredited3. Many programs are hybrid online and on-campus. RN to BSN, MSN and DNP are fully online.2
Nursing Programs for Every Level—RU Ready for Your Next Step?
You know where you want to go as a nurse, and we have the Nursing programs to help you get there. We’ll help you figure out which nursing program is right for you and help you start the next chapter in your nursing education.2
Rasmussen University is proud to be a national leader in nursing education. We’ll support you step by step with the education, skills and mentoring that help you become the nurse you’re meant to be.
The first factor is whether you’re a licensed nurse or not. If you aren’t a licensed nurse, our Practical Nursing Diploma, Professional Nursing Associate’s degree (ADN) or accelerated Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) would offer the support you need to launch your career. Next step: attend a Nursing Information Session.
If you already have your license as a practical or registered nurse, our LPN to RN Bridge and online RN to BSN can help you reach your next goal faster.
Once you have your BSN, you can set your eyes on graduate programs. Expand your nursing knowledge and make a lasting impression on the nursing field with your online MSN degree. Choose from three specializations to expand your RN scope in education, leadership and technology. Or, pursue advanced practice with your online MSN-NP program with the choice of four specializations. The online DNP is for nurses called to lead at the highest level of healthcare.
Ready for a new specialty or another level of leadership? Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates are perfect for nurses with their MSN or DNP looking to expand their skills.
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Rasmussen made it so, ‘Hey, yes, we can do this. We have a program that you can accelerate and if you put in the work, we're going to be there on the other side for you.’
I've done this for my son. I want him to come out of this as not only being proud of me as his mother, but also knowing that the impossible is possible.
Thriving Nursing Network
Join our thriving network of over 8,500 nursing students, 19,500 nursing alumni and 600 nursing faculty.1 With this amount of experience under our belt, we understand the strength nurses bring and the support they need throughout their nursing education and career.
Attend a Nursing Information Session
Get a firsthand look at our pre-licensure nursing programs at an information session. You can tour the campus, get your questions answered and speak with your admissions representative about your path to becoming a nurse.
Preparing for a nursing school entrance exam might seem like an annoying obstacle, but it’s an essential step to becoming a nursing student and start pursuing a nursing career. Learn more about the types of exams, preparation tips, and links to resources designed to help you succeed.
As of July 14, 2021, Rasmussen University had 8,524 students enrolled in School of Nursing programs. As of June 30, 2021, Rasmussen University had 19,539 nursing alumni. This number represents the total number of those who graduated from a School of Nursing program between March 20, 2006, and June 30, 2021. For the spring quarter of 2021 (April - June), Rasmussen University had 603 full-time and adjunct nursing faculty.
Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University part of American Public University System are 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.
