Rasmussen University Fort Myers Campus
Career-Focused Education in Fort Myers
Welcome to the Rasmussen University Fort Myers campus! The campus serves students located in the Lee County and surrounding communities. Conveniently located off the intersection of I-75 and Colonial Boulevard. Only a few short miles from downtown Fort Myers, there is plenty of free parking for students.
Whether you choose an on-campus program or online program, you’ll access support from the Fort Myers campus. With 60+ career-focused programs in Nursing, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Justice Studies, Human Services, Education and Design, you can gain the skills and confidence to help prepare for your next career move.
Rasmussen University is a National Leader in Nursing Education
The Fort Myers campus has been serving students in southwest Florida since 2008, and has grown to around 500 students. For Nursing students, the high-quality simulation labs accommodate up to four working groups at a time and allow students to learn and make decisions in real-world scenarios. As a Rasmussen student, you will be able to better prepare for working in today’s complex healthcare environments.
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Medical Assisting
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Gain experience for a combination of patient care and administration, including electronic health records (EHR), EKG programs, obtaining vital signs and more. The Medical Assisting program at our Fort Myers campus can be completed in as few as 12 months1 and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES®).5
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
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Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Whether you’re just entering the nursing field or advancing from an LPN to RN, our Professional Nursing program will help you prepare to become a registered nurse (RN). Practice your skills in our Fort Myers campus nursing labs and experience what it’s like to be an RN through on-site clinicals. You can earn your Associate’s degree in as few as 21 months1 and confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN®3 exam.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Every nurse at every level can earn their BSN degree in our CCNE-accredited4 program. Access the Fort Myers campus updated nursing labs to practice your skills in simulations and build your confidence. Choose your entry track based on your experience:
- BSN Standard Degree: for those without a degree
- BSN Second Degree: for those with a Bachelor’s degree who want a career change into nursing
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Healthcare Associate’s Degree – Medical Assisting Specialization
Learn to become a valuable member of a healthcare team with real-world technical skills thanks to our Healthcare Associate’s degree specializing in Medical Assisting. Enhance your healthcare training with critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal communication, medical ethics and more.
There are different program options depending on whether you’re a current student or new incoming student. Reach out to an admissions representative for more information.
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Radiologic Technology
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
With an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology, gain proficiency in diagnostic imaging, medical terminology, physiology and radiation safety, and learn to confidently convey assured leadership with patients. You can finish in as few as 24 months.1
Explore All Programs Online and at the Fort Myers Campus
Take a look at what programs are available 100% online or include a mix of online courses and on-campus courses in Fort Myers. Choose between the area of study (what you want to study), credential level (what type of degree you would earn) or learning options (how you will learn).
Accounting
- Online
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Business
- Online
Business Management
- Online
Computer Science
- Online
Criminal Justice
- Online
Cyber Security
- Online
Data Analytics
- Online
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Early Childhood Education
- Online
Finance
- Online
Graphic Design
- Online
Health and Wellness
- Online
Health Information Management
- Online
- Field Experience
Health Information Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Healthcare
- Online
- On Campus
Healthcare Management
- Online
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
- Online
Human Services
- Online
Information Technology
- Online
Information Technology Management
- Online
Information Technology Project Management
- Online
Information Technology Support
- Online
Marketing
- Online
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Online
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Online
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
- Online
Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Online
- Field Experience
Medical Administrative Assistant
- Online
Medical Assisting
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Medical Billing and Coding
- Online
Network Support
- Online
Network Systems Administration
- Online
Paralegal
- Online
Pharmacy Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
- Online
- Field Experience
- Online
- Field Experience
Practical Nursing
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Professional Nursing
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Radiologic Technology
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
RN to BSN
- Online
- Field Experience
Software Application Development
- Online
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Online
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Useful Reading for Rasmussen University Students
"We are dedicated to your success and our support services are in place to help you realize that success."
Tom Toner
Campus Executive Director
Community Growth at the Rasmussen University Fort Myers Campus
By setting students up for success, the Fort Myers campus is bettering the community it serves. We host fun events, including our annual volunteer day, to bring prospective and current students to the area and get to know nearby communities.
One of the major connections to the greater community is the Rasmussen University Fort Myers campus relationship with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, a nonprofit, charitable education foundation dedicated to enhancing and enriching the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators. Staff works closely with the organization in supporting the development of K–12 students and preparing them for college.
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Fort Myers campus in Florida is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Fort Myers campus located in Fort Myers, Florida, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Rasmussen University 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
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
The following Radiologic Technology Associate degree programs at Rasmussen University are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
- Fort Myers campus in Florida was granted reaccreditation in 2024 for a period of eight years. https://www.jrcert.org/programs/rasmussen-university-fort-myers/
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
[email protected]
312-704-5300