National accreditation highlights the
University's commitment to meeting and exceeding nursing education
standards
ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Oct. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today
announced its Professional Nursing Associate's Degree in
Nursing (ADN/RN) program at the Romeoville/Joliet, Ill. campus—along with its off-campus
instructional sites in Aurora/Naperville, Mokena/Tinley
Park, and Rockford—has
earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN). This prestigious recognition
signifies that the nursing program has met or exceeded the rigorous
standards and criteria for educational quality, preparing students
to successfully enter the nursing profession.
"We are thrilled to receive initial accreditation for our ADN
program in Romeoville and our
instructional sites across the region," said Donna Reid, regional dean of Nursing Academics
at Rasmussen University. "This achievement reflects the hard work
and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students in meeting
nursing education's highest standards. We remain committed to
delivering a top-tier educational experience that prepares our
graduates to be confident and capable leaders in the healthcare
field."
Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses with a Hybrid
Professional Nursing Program
The Rasmussen University Professional Nursing Associate's Degree
in Nursing program prepares students to become registered nurses
through a comprehensive curriculum that blends classroom learning
with campus lab simulation and hands-on clinical experience. The
program emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, teamwork, and
leadership, equipping graduates with the skills needed to thrive in
today's complex healthcare environment. Additionally, students can
benefit from the program's accelerated format, which allows them to
complete their degree and enter the workforce in as few as 18
months1. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN
exam to pursue licensure as registered nurses.
ACEN accreditation in Illinois
is a significant milestone, as it assures students, employers, and
the community that Rasmussen University's Professional Nursing
program adheres to the national standards required for nursing
education programs and contribute to improving the overall quality
of nursing education across the United
States.
Rasmussen University is a national leader in nursing education.
Along with its ADN program, the University offers a full suite of
nursing programs—from a Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma to a Doctor
of Nursing Practice (DNP).
For more information about the Rasmussen University Professional
Nursing Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) program, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/professional-nursing/.
To learn more about the Rasmussen University School of Nursing,
please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/.
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1 Completion time is
dependent on transfer credits accepted and number of courses
completed each term
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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 20 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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1 Completion time is
dependent on transfer credits accepted and number of courses
completed each term.
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Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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