Rasmussen University Tampa/Brandon Campus
Rasmussen University Tampa/Brandon Campus
Welcome to the Rasmussen University Tampa/Brandon campus! First opening in 2010, the Rasmussen University Tampa/Brandon location sits just off Interstate 75 and the Brandon Boulevard exit with ample parking, so getting to and from campus is a breeze. The campus features large, high-tech classrooms, updated labs and plenty of study space to better serve the growing student body.
Whether you choose an on-campus program or online program, you’ll have a central area of support from the Tampa/Brandon’s campus services. With 50+ career-focused programs in Nursing, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Justice Studies, Human Services, Education and Design, you can gain the skills and confidence to help prepare for your next career move.
National Leader in Nursing Education
In-Person Programs at the Tampa/Brandon Campus
Health Sciences and Nursing students will experience a top-of-the-line Simulation Center and updated labs, including a labor and delivery room, an ICU and a medical-surgical simulation room that give students the opportunity to learn in a safely controlled but realistic setting. Attached to these simulation rooms are “control rooms,” where instructors and students can observe. As a Rasmussen student, you will be able to better prepare for working in today’s complex healthcare environments.
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Practical Nursing (LPN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Through our Practical Nursing program, you’ll gain the experience to take the NCLEX-PN®1 and become a safe, practicing licensed practical nurse (LPN). You’ll learn from compassionate experts online and in the updated campus labs and on-site clinicals. Plus, our Tampa/Brandon campus has the option to take weekend courses Friday through Sunday for a better work-life balance. You also may be eligible to save up to $2,000 on your Practical Nursing tuition with our LPN Care Grant.2
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Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Prepare to become a registered nurse (RN) through our Professional Nursing program. This program is for students who are just starting in the nursing field or continuing from an LPN to RN. Practice your skills with hands-on training in the state-of-the-art campus labs and on-site clinicals in order to confidently sit for the NCLEX-RN®1 exam.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
No matter where you are in your nursing journey, there is a BSN pathway for you. Our CCNE-accredited3 and accelerated BSN program has two on-campus entry tracks to help you get started. Practice your skills in an immersive, up-to-date facility and small class sizes to give you the support you need. Choose your entry track based on your experience:
- BSN Standard Degree: for those without a degree
- BSN Second Degree: for those with a Bachelor’s degree who want a career change into nursing
Already an RN? Check out our online RN to BSN program.
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Medical Assisting
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Quickly start your healthcare education journey with your Medical Assisting Diploma. Build your experience of direct patient care, administrative office skills and employer-requested transferable skills for in-demand CMA or RMA certification exams, among others.4 The Tampa/Brandon campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)5 so you can confidently pursue your medical assisting career.
Online Programs at the Tampa/Brandon Campus
These programs are available to Florida students, but classes don’t require any on-campus attendance. For any programs that require field experience or in-person practicums, we’ll help you find the right placement.
Use the filter to narrow down the list of degrees. You can filter by school of study, degree level and learning options. Choose from Business, Design, Education, Health Sciences, Human Services, Justice Studies, Nursing and Technology.
Accounting
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Business
- Online
Business Management
- Online
Computer Science
- Online
Criminal Justice
- Online
Cyber Security
- Online
Data Analytics
- Online
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Early Childhood Education
- Online
Finance
- Online
Graphic Design
- Online
Health and Wellness
- Online
Health Information Management
- Online
- Field Experience
Health Information Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Healthcare
- Online
- On Campus
Healthcare Management
- Online
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
- Online
Human Services
- Online
Information Technology
- Online
Information Technology Management
- Online
Information Technology Project Management
- Online
Information Technology Support
- Online
Marketing
- Online
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Online
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Online
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
- Online
Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Online
- Field Experience
Medical Administrative Assistant
- Online
Medical Billing and Coding
- Online
Network Support
- Online
Network Systems Administration
- Online
Paralegal
- Online
Pharmacy Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
- Online
- Field Experience
- Online
- Field Experience
RN to BSN
- Online
- Field Experience
Software Application Development
- Online
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Online
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Tampa/Brandon
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See exactly what the Tampa/Brandon campus has to offer, including updated classrooms and state-of-the-art, updated Health Sciences and Nursing labs to prepare you for real-world scenarios. With convenient access from Interstate 75 and the Brandon Boulevard exit, you’ll find modern study areas for your next online or on-campus course and study session.
"Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in our home and community."
K’Charis W. Drewery
Tampa/Brandon Campus Executive Director
Financial Assistance Source for the Tampa Bay Area
Rasmussen University is an eligible training provider for CareerSource Tampa Bay. CareerSource Tampa Bay offers Individual Training Accounts (ITA) assistance to eligible individuals.
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Tampa/Brandon campus located in Brandon, 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 associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Tampa/Brandon campus in Florida is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are 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