Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Central Pasco, Florida
Bachelor’s Degree
- Next Start Dates
- April 07, 2025
- May 14, 2025
Accelerated BSN Program in Central Pasco
As a registered nurse (RN), providing thorough and compassionate patient-centered care is your top priority. That’s why you need a nursing school that prepares students with in-person experience using the latest technology. At the Central Pasco campus, you’ll work alongside experienced Nursing faculty in the state-of-the-art labs and Simulation Center. Prepare for your career as a registered nurse with your BSN degree and make a meaningful impact on your patients.
Our Central Pasco campus—our largest campus—trains Nursing students in the Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County, including the Land O’ Lakes, Port Richey and Odessa areas. Network and study with other BSN students, Nursing students and instructors throughout the 13 high-tech classrooms, expanded student lounge and outdoor commons area. You’re joining more than a nursing school—you’re joining our nursing community.
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Central Pasco
BSN Program Entry Tracks for Every Nursing Student
You know where you want to go in your nursing career—we have the education to help you chase after your goals. No matter your experience, we have an accelerated BSN program for you. Choose the BSN program entry track that works best for you and your nursing career goals. Plus, in our BSN degree program, you can also choose to take up to two Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) courses at no extra tuition cost through our accelerated Master’s pathway.
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LPN to RN Bridge (On Campus and Online)
Licensed practical nurses (LPN) interested in pursuing their RN licensure can earn their BSN degree faster—in as few as 18 months—with our LPN to RN Bridge.4
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RN to BSN (Online)
The RN to BSN program is for registered nurses with an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) and want a faster path to earning their BSN degree. This Nursing degree option can be completed in as few as 12–18 months.4
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BSN Standard Degree (On Campus and Online)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Standard degree option is designed for students without a nursing diploma or associate degree. Students can complete this Nursing program with a mix of on-campus and online courses in as few as 33 months.4
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BSN Second Degree (On Campus and Online)
If you already have a Bachelor’s degree, but want to pivot to a nursing career, choose the BSN Second Degree. This BSN program option allows you to finish in as few as 18 months.4
Discover What’s Possible in Your BSN Program
Get the educational support you need to pursue the nursing profession you want. No confusing or hidden admissions requirements—as soon as you complete the admission requirements, you’re admitted into the BSN program with no need to apply twice. To help you get started sooner, you can also expect:
- Eight start dates per year
- No prerequisite courses to apply
- No waiting list for qualified applicants
Learn even more about our BSN degree program, nursing curriculum, nursing courses, tuition costs and more at our Nursing Information Session.
Rasmussen knows nursing.
And the first step in charting your future in the field is joining us at a Nursing Information Session.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
And we just go over all the program details. So, breaking down classes, costs, credit transfer, clinicals, scheduling, hours and expectations, different financial aid options, and then discussing the enrollment process and qualifying.
Info sessions are held, you know, during daytime hours. So, it's a great opportunity for prospective nursing students to actually see our current nursing students.
Speaker 3 (00:32):
I think a Nursing Information Session is great because you actually can come to the campus. You can see what the classrooms look like. Uh, they tour through the SIM lab. 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. They get to look behind the scenes and see this is where the teacher sits.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Um, there's a chance that it'll be in one of our labs. Um, and then what we do is if there aren't classes going on in our SIM labs, we do try to get the tour of that so that prospective nursing students can actually see the SIMs.
Speaker 3 (01:07):
It's a safe learning environment in that it's okay to make mistakes. Um, where students were learning. No, nobody ever said nursing school would be easy, but it's always worth it at the end that being able to be a nurse—function as a nurse. Um, it's just such a fun career.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Um, we just assure our students that we do have steps in place. We have internal discounts, um, so corporate partner discount, military discount, and then we have a Change A Life scholarship. So, if a student refers somebody else, that new student whose life is being changed by going to school—maybe for the first time—can receive a scholarship.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
I think people realize that it's the career to be in. It's the career. It's, it's a great career to be in. And I think that's what drives people to go back.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Just keeping in mind that there's a variety of programs here. There's no one set path that is right. It's just students need to figure out which is gonna be the best path for them.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Take the next step and join us at a Nursing Information Session. Regularly offered at many Rasmussen campuses.
What Types of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Courses Will I Take?
While some courses are offered online, the rest of your BSN program courses will be at our Central Pasco campus or in clinical experiences near you. Take a look at some of the in-person Nursing curriculum that will help you become a confident and caring registered nurse.-
Professional Nursing Skills II
Learn to provide ethical, safe, compassionate, holistic nursing care and health assessment through critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgment across the life span.
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Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
Explore internal and external factors that impact patients and their psychiatric mental health nursing care and health outcomes, as well as the complexities of caring for clients experiencing mental health disorders.
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Public Health Nursing
Examine the foundations of public nursing and health services, and impact of community on health promotion, including culture, diverse patient populations, vulnerable populations, health determinants, current health insurance and governing policy.
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Transition to Practice
Collaborate with nurses and other health professionals to integrate leadership principles, health outcomes and the professional nurse identity to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and multidimensional nursing case.
"I enjoy the mission of Rasmussen—to be able to contribute to the community. And that is something that we all embody here at Central Pasco and at Rasmussen University, because we want to see our community better and our community is better when we have good nurses and good, educated people."
Miriam Steil, DNP, RN
Dean of Nursing, Rasmussen University – Central Pasco Campus
NCLEX-RN License Preparation
In order to pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse, you’ll need to pass your NCLEX-RN®3 license exam. That’s why our Central Pasco campus features advanced labs and facilities to help you practice what registered nurses experience in the field. Experienced nursing faculty know what you’re going through and will guide you through your education.
In-Person Practice
The Central Pasco campus‘s nursing science labs, immersive training and health sciences labs are all dedicated to your success.
Peer Support
Don’t prepare for the NCLEX-RN® exam on your own. Collaborate with other BSN students, faculty and peer tutors.
Library and Learning Services
Access our award-winning online Library and Learning Services team and resources, including specialized collections for NCLEX study prep.
Nursing Career Opportunities In Central Pasco
Admission Requirements
Unlike many other nursing schools, there are no prerequisite courses to apply and there are no wait lists at many campuses. You only need to apply once, and you can begin your BSN classes when it’s convenient for you with our eight start dates a year. Speak to an admissions advisor for admissions requirements related to your specific entry track or questions about the admission process, tuition costs, official transcripts, drug screening, test scores and more.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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