BOMRasmussen University-Minnesota nursing
St. Cloud, Minnesota · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, RN diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 83.52% / 85.51% / 71% · CCNE accredited.
LPN/LVNRN diplomaAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 83.52%Practical nursing NCLEX 85.51%RN, associate degree NCLEX 71%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree X, RN-BSN* | Bloomington, Mankato | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 83.52% (2025, 91 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Eagan | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024. The Board removed the following programs from special board oversight as 2024 NCLEX® first-time success rates were above the minimum standard: Rasmussen University, Eagan Practical Nursing Program. Rasmussen University, Eagan Practical Nursing Program | 85.51% (2025, 69 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Mankato | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 93.75% (2025, 16 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Mankato | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 78.38% (2025, 74 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Moorhead | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024. Continuing approval was granted to the following programs upon initial accreditation or renewal of accreditation: Rasmussen University, Moorhead Practical Nursing Program (ACEN). In 2024, the Board received a report from the survey conducted for one program due to three consecutive years of below minimum standard NCLEX® first-time success rates. The program remains approved with a correction order in place: Rasmussen University, Moorhead Practical Nursing Program (issued August 2024) | 85% (2025, 20 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Moorhead | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024. Continuing approval was granted to the following programs upon initial accreditation or renewal of accreditation: Rasmussen University, Moorhead Associate Degree Nursing Program (ACEN). The Board required an on-site survey for compliance with board rules for the following program due to NCLEX® first-time success rates below minimum standard for three consecutive calendar years (2022, 2023, and 2024): Rasmussen University, Moorhead Associate Degree Nursing Program. At the August 2024 board meeting, the Board received a report summarizing the on-site survey and revised plans of corrective action submitted by the following programs that were below minimum standard for calendar years 2022 and 2023: Rasmussen University, Moorhead Associate Degree Nursing Program | 69.23% (2025, 78 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | St Cloud | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024. The Board removed the following programs from special board oversight as 2024 NCLEX® first-time success rates were above the minimum standard: Rasmussen University, St. Cloud Practical Nursing Program. Rasmussen University, St. Cloud Practical Nursing Program | 100% (2025, 6 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | St Cloud | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024. The Board removed the following programs from special board oversight as 2024 NCLEX® first-time success rates were above the minimum standard: Rasmussen University, St. Cloud Associate Degree Nursing Program. At the August 2024 board meeting, the Board received a report summarizing the on-site survey and revised plans of corrective action submitted by the following programs that were below minimum standard for calendar years 2022 and 2023: Rasmussen University, St. Cloud Associate Degree Nursing Program | 71% (2025, 100 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 289 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 123 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 103 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 39 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | New program, no completions yet |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Rasmussen University-Minnesota’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“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.”
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State board approval
“The Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Romeoville/Joliet campus in Illinois is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the recommendation of the Illinois Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“In fact, 90.85% of our LPN students in Florida passed the NCLEX-PN in 2025.”
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Simulation
“Like, days when I'm running SIM they'll, you know, they'll, they say, “Hey, can we come walk through your SIM lab?” And so they get to see what it looks like.”
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Admission
“At Rasmussen University Nursing school, there are no prerequisite courses in order to apply and there are no wait lists at many campuses for qualified applicants.”
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