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Practical Nursing (LPN) Program | Rasmussen University
Nursing
Practical Nursing (LPN Program)
Diploma
Next Start Date
May 13, 2026
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15 months
finish in as few as
1
National leader
in nursing education
15 courses
to complete the Practical Nursing program
Practical Nursing Diploma Program
You may be eligible to
save up to $2,000 on your Practical Nursing tuition
with our LPN Care Grant.
2
Contact an admissions representative to learn more.
In our
Practical Nursing program
, you'll prepare to become an LPN in as few as 15 months.
1
You’ll learn from compassionate experts who have centered their working lives around helping nurses grow and succeed—from faculty members and academic advisors to tutors, financial aid experts and 24/7 tech support.
Our job is to support you from your very first step in our Practical Nursing program, including:
Eight start dates per year
No prerequisite coursework for admission
No waiting list at many campuses for qualified applicants
No need to apply twice
Your online and on-campus courses and clinical experiences will help prepare you for the NCLEX-PN
®
3
licensing exam and become a safe, practicing licensed practical nurse (LPN). In fact, 90.85% of our LPN students in Florida passed the NCLEX-PN in 2025.
5
The Practical Nursing Diploma program is a great way to get into a nursing role. Many LPNs are satisfied with their careers as a hands-on care provider. However, if you decide to advance your education to increase your scope of practice, we offer a bridge option to becoming a registered nurse through our Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Learn More at a Nursing Information Session
Sign Up for a Session
On this page
Answering the Call to Care
Through caring for herself, her younger sisters and children through volunteering, Tasia not only discovered her calling, but answered it by pursuing a nursing education.
Tasia T. :30 video
View transcript
(Scroll to see full transcript)
Tasia Thongratsamy:
I think something that makes me well-suited to be a nurse is my empathy.
Growing up with a big family, I think I've always kind of been a caregiver.
When you caregive you get to know the family and the patient, and you get really close and Rasmussen University, they did a very, very good job of giving us the resources that we need.
So just being able to apply the knowledge that I've retained to my daily life has been so amazing.
What Types of LPN Classes Will I Take?
As a Practical Nursing program student, your comprehensive education includes online and on-campus courses, plus hands-on experience in a clinical setting, which will prepare you to provide safe, ethical, holistic and compassionate client-centered care for diverse individuals.
Practical Nursing Skills 1
Establish the health education required for basic care and patient interaction
Examine techniques for data collection, standard precautions and handling medications
Principles of Gerontological Nursing
Focus on a holistic approach to older patients, including nutritional, pharmacological, psychosocial, ethical and legal factors
Apply theoretical knowledge by working with geriatric patients in a clinical setting
Principles of Mental Health Nursing
Explore the foundations of emotional, behavioral and substance abuse disorders
Practice the application of theoretical knowledge in mental healthcare settings
Structure and Function of the Human Body
Familiarize yourself with human anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems
Introduce the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems
15 Courses to Complete // 56 Credit Hours
View Full Course Listing
What Practical Nurse Skills Will I Gain?
Compassionate Patient Care
Our real-world partnerships help you succeed as an LPN through extensive hands-on clinical experiences as you earn your Practical Nursing Diploma.
Healthcare Industry Insight
Learn from experienced Practical Nursing program faculty and leadership who can provide a strong foundation in the medical field.
Critical Thinking and Confidence
By dealing with real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to think and act quickly in the interest of your patients' health.
Experience Across Healthcare Settings
Gain clinical exposure in healthcare settings like clinics and long-term care.
"I have dealt with students that have felt underestimated and unseen. Rasmussen supports a student like this right in the classroom with the instructor. We also have an advising team and we come around the students and try to support them and their course along the way."
Miriam Steil, DNP, RN
Dean of Nursing, Rasmussen University – Central Pasco Campus
What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I'm Done?
Take the NCLEX-PN
®
Exam
Our LPN program is taught by experienced faculty to help you prepare to sit for the national council licensure examination, or NCLEX exam. After successful completion of the NCLEX-PN
®
,
3
you'll be on your way to a confident nursing profession.
Practical Nursing Program Outcomes
Pursue a Fulfilling Nursing Career
Our Practical Nursing grads are prepared to start their careers in a wide range of environments, including assisted living and long-term care settings, rehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitals and more.
Pursue a Growing Practical Nurse Career
The projected job growth for licensed practical nurses between 2022 and 2032 is 4% in Minnesota and 13% in Florida, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s faster than the national average!
12
Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!
You’ve always known that you like to care for people, and becoming an LPN is one way you can utilize your natural abilities. But what exactly does an LPN do? Let's take a look at some of the common skills and responsibilities of this role along with places they might work.
Read more
Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Students who begin the Practical Nursing Diploma program on or after August 2022 and prior to April 5, 2027, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
For additional terms and conditions, visit the
LPN Care Grant page
.
NCLEX-PN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm
(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
139 out of 153 Rasmussen University PN graduates in Florida (90.85%) who attempted the NCLEX-PN exam in 2025 passed on their first attempt. Source:
https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/2025%20PN%20Report%204%20%E2%80%93%20Jurisdiction%20Program%20Summary%20of%20all%20First-Time%20Candidates%20Licensed%20in%20All%20Jurisdictions.pdf
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Central Pasco campus located in Odessa, 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 practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Eagan campus (with an off-campus instructional site in Hennepin/Anoka) located in Eagan, Minnesota, 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 practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus located in Mankato, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Moorhead campus located in Moorhead, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the St. Cloud campus located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
High school verification documentation is required for any applicant enrolling in a program through a Florida residential campus, such as an official transcript or standard high school diploma.
Labor Market Employment Outlook Statistics reported through CareerOneStop, [employment information accessed December 16, 2024] Florida:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=fl
. Minnesota:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=mn
. Projected Annual Job Openings for the occupation listed refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Nursing
Practical Nursing (LPN Program)
Diploma
Next Start Date
May 13, 2026
Request Information
Apply Now
15 months
finish in as few as
1
National leader
in nursing education
15 courses
to complete the Practical Nursing program
Practical Nursing Diploma Program
You may be eligible to
save up to $2,000 on your Practical Nursing tuition
with our LPN Care Grant.
2
Contact an admissions representative to learn more.
In our
Practical Nursing program
, you'll prepare to become an LPN in as few as 15 months.
1
You’ll learn from compassionate experts who have centered their working lives around helping nurses grow and succeed—from faculty members and academic advisors to tutors, financial aid experts and 24/7 tech support.
Our job is to support you from your very first step in our Practical Nursing program, including:
Eight start dates per year
No prerequisite coursework for admission
No waiting list at many campuses for qualified applicants
No need to apply twice
Your online and on-campus courses and clinical experiences will help prepare you for the NCLEX-PN
®
3
licensing exam and become a safe, practicing licensed practical nurse (LPN). In fact, 90.85% of our LPN students in Florida passed the NCLEX-PN in 2025.
5
The Practical Nursing Diploma program is a great way to get into a nursing role. Many LPNs are satisfied with their careers as a hands-on care provider. However, if you decide to advance your education to increase your scope of practice, we offer a bridge option to becoming a registered nurse through our Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Learn More at a Nursing Information Session
Sign Up for a Session
On this page
Answering the Call to Care
Through caring for herself, her younger sisters and children through volunteering, Tasia not only discovered her calling, but answered it by pursuing a nursing education.
Tasia T. :30 video
View transcript
(Scroll to see full transcript)
Tasia Thongratsamy:
I think something that makes me well-suited to be a nurse is my empathy.
Growing up with a big family, I think I've always kind of been a caregiver.
When you caregive you get to know the family and the patient, and you get really close and Rasmussen University, they did a very, very good job of giving us the resources that we need.
So just being able to apply the knowledge that I've retained to my daily life has been so amazing.
What Types of LPN Classes Will I Take?
As a Practical Nursing program student, your comprehensive education includes online and on-campus courses, plus hands-on experience in a clinical setting, which will prepare you to provide safe, ethical, holistic and compassionate client-centered care for diverse individuals.
Practical Nursing Skills 1
Establish the health education required for basic care and patient interaction
Examine techniques for data collection, standard precautions and handling medications
Principles of Gerontological Nursing
Focus on a holistic approach to older patients, including nutritional, pharmacological, psychosocial, ethical and legal factors
Apply theoretical knowledge by working with geriatric patients in a clinical setting
Principles of Mental Health Nursing
Explore the foundations of emotional, behavioral and substance abuse disorders
Practice the application of theoretical knowledge in mental healthcare settings
Structure and Function of the Human Body
Familiarize yourself with human anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems
Introduce the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems
15 Courses to Complete // 56 Credit Hours
View Full Course Listing
What Practical Nurse Skills Will I Gain?
Compassionate Patient Care
Our real-world partnerships help you succeed as an LPN through extensive hands-on clinical experiences as you earn your Practical Nursing Diploma.
Healthcare Industry Insight
Learn from experienced Practical Nursing program faculty and leadership who can provide a strong foundation in the medical field.
Critical Thinking and Confidence
By dealing with real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to think and act quickly in the interest of your patients' health.
Experience Across Healthcare Settings
Gain clinical exposure in healthcare settings like clinics and long-term care.
"I have dealt with students that have felt underestimated and unseen. Rasmussen supports a student like this right in the classroom with the instructor. We also have an advising team and we come around the students and try to support them and their course along the way."
Miriam Steil, DNP, RN
Dean of Nursing, Rasmussen University – Central Pasco Campus
What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I'm Done?
Take the NCLEX-PN
®
Exam
Our LPN program is taught by experienced faculty to help you prepare to sit for the national council licensure examination, or NCLEX exam. After successful completion of the NCLEX-PN
®
,
3
you'll be on your way to a confident nursing profession.
Practical Nursing Program Outcomes
Pursue a Fulfilling Nursing Career
Our Practical Nursing grads are prepared to start their careers in a wide range of environments, including assisted living and long-term care settings, rehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitals and more.
Pursue a Growing Practical Nurse Career
The projected job growth for licensed practical nurses between 2022 and 2032 is 4% in Minnesota and 13% in Florida, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s faster than the national average!
12
Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!
You’ve always known that you like to care for people, and becoming an LPN is one way you can utilize your natural abilities. But what exactly does an LPN do? Let's take a look at some of the common skills and responsibilities of this role along with places they might work.
Read more
Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Students who begin the Practical Nursing Diploma program on or after August 2022 and prior to April 5, 2027, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees.
Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.
For additional terms and conditions, visit the
LPN Care Grant page
.
NCLEX-PN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm
(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
139 out of 153 Rasmussen University PN graduates in Florida (90.85%) who attempted the NCLEX-PN exam in 2025 passed on their first attempt. Source:
https://floridasnursing.gov/pdfs/2025%20PN%20Report%204%20%E2%80%93%20Jurisdiction%20Program%20Summary%20of%20all%20First-Time%20Candidates%20Licensed%20in%20All%20Jurisdictions.pdf
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Central Pasco campus located in Odessa, 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 practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Eagan campus (with an off-campus instructional site in Hennepin/Anoka) located in Eagan, Minnesota, 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 practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus located in Mankato, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Moorhead campus located in Moorhead, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the St. Cloud campus located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, 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 this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
.
High school verification documentation is required for any applicant enrolling in a program through a Florida residential campus, such as an official transcript or standard high school diploma.
Labor Market Employment Outlook Statistics reported through CareerOneStop, [employment information accessed December 16, 2024] Florida:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=fl
. Minnesota:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=mn
. Projected Annual Job Openings for the occupation listed refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement. Employment conditions in your area may vary.