Rasmussen College Extends Enrollment Date for “Future Nurses of Florida” Grant to July
08 Abril 2020 - 09:20PM
Business Wire
$5,000 grant award strengthens College’s
commitment to affordable nursing education for local nursing
students in Florida.
Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college1,
today announced it is extending the enrollment date for its Future
Nurses of Florida Grant to July 2020 given the heightened awareness
and need for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will
continue to be available for new, incoming Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) program students, and cover $5,000 off program costs
for qualifying BSN program students in the College’s Florida
markets, including Fort Myers, Ocala, Orlando, Land O’ Lakes/East
Pasco and Tampa/Brandon.
Rasmussen College is committed to providing support and ongoing
learning opportunities for new BSN students, current nursing
students and LPN graduates during these uncertain times. The goal
is to continue to find ways to enroll and advance nursing students
toward graduation and prepare them to fulfill the healthcare
sector’s needs—today and into the future.
“We are extremely proud of our nurses and healthcare workers on
the frontlines caring for and healing patients during this
pandemic,” said Kelly McCullough, South Central regional dean of
nursing, Rasmussen College. “The College also recognizes the demand
for registered nurses in Florida and across our nation is not
slowing down. Through the Rasmussen College Future Nurses of
Florida Grant, we are working to close this gap and make tuition
even more affordable and education more accessible for students
looking to build a career in nursing.”
The Future Nurses of Florida Grant was originally launched
February 2020 as part of Rasmussen College’s focus to help address
the shortage of registered nurses and ensure access to proper
healthcare for Floridians. The grant is exclusive to qualifying new
BSN students residing in Florida and starting the program in July
2020. It is also available to LPN graduates continuing their
education in one of Rasmussen’s Florida BSN programs. The grant
reduces the program cost by $5,000 in the final quarter of a
student’s BSN program.
The College also offers a similar grant in Wisconsin. The Future
Nurses of Wisconsin Grant is exclusively for qualifying new
students who have enrolled in a Professional Nursing Associate’s
degree program and are Wisconsin residents. It awards qualifying
students up to $4,600 toward tuition costs. Wisconsin residents can
receive the grant even if they are attending at a campus outside of
Wisconsin.
The College’s Future Nurses of Florida grant enables students to
experience a CCNE-accredited program2 with competitive tuition and
hands-on training that positions them for success in a nursing
career. Upon earning a BSN degree, Rasmussen College students can
confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to earn the license needed to
become an RN and start improving patients’ lives.
“Our BSN nursing program and training deliver the education,
skills and knowledge needed to ensure our graduates are ready to
fill roles in the high-demand career field of nursing,” said
McCullough. “We constantly strive to prepare learners for the next
phase of their careers by giving them the support and knowledge
they need to flourish.”
For information on the Future Nurses of Florida Grant, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/future-nurses-florida-grant/.
For information on the Future Nurses of Wisconsin Grant, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/future-nurses-wisconsin-grant/.
1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. hlcommission.org
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2 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Rasmussen
College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE).
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Suite 750 Washington, DC 20001 202-887-6791
ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Rasmussen College is a private college regionally accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission and is dedicated to meeting the
evolving needs of our diverse communities through in-demand,
flexible, accessible and affordable educational programs. A pioneer
in career-focused education since 1900, the College leads
advancements in innovations such as employer-led and
expert-designed curriculum and comprehensive student support
services to help working adults advance their educations.
Additionally, Rasmussen College is a nationwide leader in
competency-based education. Rasmussen College offers undergraduate
and graduate programs online and across its 24 Midwest and Florida
campuses. The College encourages its students, faculty and staff to
strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to
the public good. For more information about Rasmussen College,
please visit rasmussen.edu.
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