Rasmussen University’s St. Cloud Prelicensure Nursing Program Achieves Highest Accreditation Recognition from ACEN

(KNSI) — Rasmussen University says its prelicensure nursing program in St. Cloud earned maximum accreditation terms from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Both the Practical Nursing (PN/LPN) Diploma and Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree (ADN/RN) programs earned continuing accreditation for a full eight-year accreditation term, which is the maximum time granted for continuing programs.

“These accreditation milestones highlight Rasmussen’s commitment to meeting rigorous education standards,” said Dr. Alexandra Torres, regional dean of Nursing Academics at Rasmussen University, in a press release. “Students enrolled in our prelicensure nursing programs expect a high-quality learning experience that prepares them to be competent and compassionate healthcare professionals.”

The Rasmussen University Practical Nursing Diploma program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in as little as a year. Rasmussen also has an LPN Care Grant for eligible students to save up to $2,000 on tuition.

Students can earn their Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Rasmussen and become registered nurses in less than two years.

Kimberly Korneck, dean of Nursing, Rasmusen University-St. Cloud said in that same release, “Nurses continue to be in high demand nationwide. In central Minnesota, employers tell us they are especially looking for practical nurses who are high-quality and well-prepared. At Rasmussen, we utilize evidence-based practices and stay current with our professional development as a priority for our faculty-focusing on clinical reasoning and clinical judgment.”

The Mankato campus also earned the same honor.

Rasmussen University is a national leader in pre-licensure nursing education. The University offers a full nursing education ladder, from its Practical Nursing Diploma, Professional Nursing Associate’s and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to its MSN and DNP. The University works with health systems nationwide to transform the relationship between nursing education and employment.

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