Rasmussen College in Florida Reacts to Nursing Shortages and Chronic Waiting Lists



As the nation continues to face looming shortages of nurses and public universities and community colleges have waiting lists full of eager students, Rasmussen College wants hopeful nursing students to know that it is currently recruiting practical nursing students for its January class without a waiting list.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a national shortage of nurses for the past several years. According to the Department of Labor, the health care industry added 26 thousand jobs last month, and health care employment has grown by 348 thousand over the past 12 months.

The School of Nursing at Rasmussen College - Florida (http://www.rasmussen.edu/programs/associates-nursing-degree.asp) is filling twenty four seats for its January class of practical nursing students at is Pasco County, Florida campus in Holiday, and it is still recruiting.

Nursing is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career choice, School of Nursing Director Brad Moore said. In this economy, people are looking for careers that are in high demand and are stable, and nursing is an excellent field that meets these qualifications.

The School of Nursing in Florida (http://www.rasmussen.edu/programs/school-of-nursing.asp) at Rasmussen College presents a rigorous curriculum that prepares students to be exceptional nurses and to pass their certification exams. The school also assists students with planning financial aid and with career placement at the end of their program.

The students in the School of Nursing at Rasmussen College are prepared for the real world of nursing from day one, Moore said. Their curriculum involves practical experience, and they receive consistent preparation for their certification exams so that they can practice nursing as soon as possible.

The School of Nursing at Rasmussen College is full approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/).

While the next class of nurses does not begin until January, perspective students should inquire now in order to complete the application process, which involves interviews, assessments, and financial aid planning.

Students who are interested in learning more about attending The School of Nursing at Rasmussen College should begin by visiting http://nursing.rasmussen.edu.

The Pasco County campus is located 2127 Grand Boulevard in Holiday, FL, and the phone number is (727) 942-0069.





Rasmussen College in Florida Reacts to Nursing Shortages and Chronic Waiting Lists