This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 7 / 40 2025-2026 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook July 7, 2026 with and paying for any health examinations, immunizations, and drug tests required by the Rasmussen or the practicum site. P. 84 Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN (2/5/2026) Effective Term 2 of Winter quarter 2026, remove Multiculturalism and Diversity as a self-directed assessment option available to fulfill the eight-credit lower-level requirement. P. 84 Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN (7/7/2026) Beginning Fall quarter 2026, which begins on October 5, 2026, new and returning students are required to enroll in the updated curriculum. The updated program page can be found at the end of this addendum. For the August 12, 2026 start date, only students previously enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN program are eligible to enroll for this start date. Approved students will enroll in the existing curriculum. The 2025-2026 tuition rate of $345 applies, and the Self-directed Assessment fee does not apply. The following is effective Fall quarter, 2026 for all students enrolled students in this program: Applicants must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a board of nursing in the U.S from the state where the clinical hours will be completed. Rasmussen University defines a current, unencumbered license as a license that is unexpired and has not been reprimanded, stipulated, suspended, revoked, or has any current or prior disciplinary action, regardless of current ability to practice. When the applicant holds more than one current RN license, all current RN licenses must be unencumbered. The student is required to maintain a current, unencumbered RN license throughout the duration of the program. Failure to maintain a current, unencumbered license throughout the duration of the program will result in administrative withdrawal from the University. P. 86 Master of Science in Nursing – Professional Specializations (9/23/2025) P. 88 Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Specializations (9/23/2025) P. 90 Post Graduate Certificate (9/23/2025) P. 92 Post Graduate Certificate – Nurse Practitioner (9/23/2025) P. 94 Doctor of Nursing Practice (9/23/2025) For each of the above five programs, under Acceptance Requirements, add a new paragraph before the criminal background check paragraph, which is effective Fall quarter 2025: Drug testing, proof of current immunizations and screenings, and proof of current CPR certification are not entrance requirements for this program. However, Rasmussen will require proof of current immunizations and proof of current CPR certification 14 days prior to the first day of the quarter of the professional practice experience to remain enrolled in the practicum course. Some practicum sites may have additional requirements such as drug screening, proof of health insurance, photo ID, etc., prior to placement in the professional practice experience. The student is responsible for complying with and paying for any health examinations, immunizations, and drug tests required by the Rasmussen or the practicum site. P. 89 Master of Science in Nursing (9/23/2025) Correct the course code for Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient II to NGR6350. P. 89 Master of Science Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (3/2/2026) This program is eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs, effective February 9, 2026, applicable to the Winter 2026 quarter. Students who started this program in previous quarters are not eligible to utilize Title IV student aid for any term prior to Winter 2026. Remove the following statement: Nurse Practitioner specializations are NOT eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.
