2023–2024 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES 177 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM • The Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Fort Myers campus in Florida is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. On Feb. 1, 2023, pursuant to § 464.019(5)(a)(2) Fla. Stat., the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Fort Myers campus was placed on probation for having a graduate pass rate for two consecutive years that was more than 10 percentage points lower than the average passage rate during the same calendar year for graduates of comparable degree programs who are United States educated, first-time test takers on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (“NCLEX-RN”). On Feb. 1, 2023, the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Fort Myers campus in Florida presented a remediation plan to the Florida Board of Nursing, including strategies that have been implemented along with strategies that the University plans to implement to improve first-time test takers’ performance on the NCLEX-RN. If the program, during the 2 calendar years following its placement on probationary status, does not achieve the required passage rate for any 1 calendar year, the board may extend the program’s probationary status for 1 additional year, provided the program has demonstrated adequate progress toward the graduate passage rate goal by meeting a majority of the benchmarks established in the remediation plan. If the program is not granted the 1-year extension or fails to achieve the required passage rate by the end of such extension, the board shall terminate the program. If Enrollee is accepted into the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Fort Myers campus in Florida and graduates from the program while it is on probation, then Enrollee will be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN. If Enrollee is accepted into the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Fort Myers campus in Florida and the program is terminated before Enrollee graduates, then the program will be taught out, which will allow current students at the time of program termination the opportunity to graduate and sit for the NCLEX-RN. Since the probationary status or possible program termination does not affect students’ ability to graduate and sit for the NCLEX-RN, refunds will not be issued for tuition and fees incurred because of the probationary status or if the program is terminated. Rasmussen University is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The education programs may not meet the needs of every student or employer. • Illinois Board of Higher Education 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377 Phone: 217-782-2551 • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 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. The Aurora/Naperville, Mokena/Tinley Park, and Rockford campuses in Illinois are recognized as extension campuses of the Romeoville/Joliet campus. On Feb. 9, 2022, pursuant to Ill. Admin. Code 1300.340(b)(4)(C), the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Romeoville/Joliet campus and its extension campuses was placed on probation for having an annual pass rate of less than 75 percent on the National Council Licensing Examination of first-time examinees for two consecutive years. The program has two years to demonstrate evidence of implementing strategies to correct deficiencies and bring the pass rate in line with the 75 percent criteria. If after two years of implementing strategies to correct the deficiency the annual pass rate is less than 75 percent, the program will be reevaluated and will either be allowed to continue to operate on a probationary status or will be disapproved and removed from the list of Illinois approved nursing programs. Rasmussen University has obtained certificates of approval from the Kansas Board of Regents, allowing it to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in the State of Kansas. • Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612 785-430-4240 Rasmussen University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. • Minnesota Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55108 651-642-0533 • The Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Bloomington campus in Minnesota is approved with conditions by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The Hennepin/Anoka and Lake Elmo/Woodbury campuses are recognized as satellites of the Bloomington campus. On Aug. 4, 2022, pursuant to the authority granted under Minn. Stat. 148.251, the Minnesota Board of Nursing issued a Stipulation and Consent for Correction Order imposing conditions upon the approval of the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the Bloomington campus and its satellite campuses for having an annual pass rate of less than 75 percent on the National Council Licensing Examination of first-time examinees for three consecutive years. The program must, by the end of calendar year 2023, achieve a success rate of higher than 75 percent for candidates from the program who write the licensing examination for the first time and resolve all areas of non-compliance identified in the Stipulation and Consent for Correction Order. If the conditions imposed on the program are not resolved, then the Minnesota Board of Nursing will follow the procedure outlined in Minn. R. 6301.2360, Subp. 10(C) for uncorrected deficiencies, which may result in the removal of the program from the list of approved programs. Rasmussen College (now Rasmussen University) has been certified to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 173.600 through Section 173.618. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has authorized Rasmussen University to operate in North Dakota under North Dakota Century Code 15-18.1. Authorization is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. • North Dakota University System State Board of Higher Education 10th Floor, State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave, Dept. 215 Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 701-328-2960 The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Educational Approval Program has approved Rasmussen University to operate according to Wis. Stat. §440.52 and Wis. Admin. Code §SPS 404. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The education programs may not meet the needs of every student or employer. • State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Educational Approval Program 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705 608-266-1996 Other Registrations: • Veterans benefits for all National Online students are certified through Bloomington, MN • Veterans benefits by the State Approving Agencies in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin • Florida Board of Nursing • Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Nursing) • Kansas Board of Nursing • Minnesota Board of Nursing • North Dakota Board of Nursing • Wisconsin Board of Nursing Anti-Hazing Policy It shall be the policy of the University to strictly prohibit any action or situation which may recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental health, physical health, or safety of its students for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of the University. This policy applies to any student or other person who may be associated with any student organization. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension and/or dismissal from school or termination of employment. The Campus Executive Director shall be responsible for the administration of this policy.
