Expanded campus includes new classrooms, student spaces, and health science labs
Last fall, Rasmussen announced plans to consolidate its Main and School of Nursing campus operations into a single location, specifically at its nursing campus location, while also expanding the footprint of the nursing campus. Rasmussen began its
"We are thrilled to welcome students, particularly our radiologic technology and medical assisting students, as they join our nursing students at our newly expanded
In addition to the existing Physical Therapy Assistant and Nursing Skills and Simulation labs, the newly expanded campus features:
- New Radiologic Technology and Medical Assisting labs
- Nine new classrooms
- Larger, renovated student lounge
- New HVAC systems
- 40 new parking spots
"The campus renovations are designed to provide industry-standard laboratories where we can educate the next generation of healthcare professionals to help meet the growing demand throughout our region," said Beasley. "We're also excited to get a new A/V system in our nursing labs as well as simulation equipment including high-fidelity manikins which allow students to practice their skills in a safe environment and enhance their critical thinking and learning experience."
Rasmussen University began offering its first Associate's Degree in Nursing program in
In addition to its local residential nursing and health sciences programs, Rasmussen offers more than 30 career-focused online programs in
For more information about the Rasmussen University Ocala campus, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/florida/ocala/.
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