Press release
Rasmussen University Announces New Corporate Alliance with Aspire Health Group
Alliance aims to support Aspire Health Group employees with advancing their education and help address the nursing shortage in Florida's long-term care
About this update from American Public Education, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Alliance aims to support Aspire Health Group employees with advancing their education and help address the nursing shortage in Florida's long-term care facilities\nTAMPA, Fla., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University is pleased to announce a new corporate alliance with Aspire Health Group, a leading long-term healthcare provider in Florida. The alliance is designed to help Aspire Health Group's employees further their education at a more affordable cost—all while they continue working as well as help meet the nursing shortage in Florida's long-term care facilities.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe relationship includes a tuition grant for qualified Aspire Health Group employees on Rasmussen's programs such as Practical Nursing (LPN), Professional Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).1 Additionally, the grant can be applied to various other programs both on campus or online across eight areas of study for those looking to advance their education in other fields.2\n\"We are thrilled to collaborate with Aspire Health Group, one of the fastest-growing long-term healthcare groups in Florida, to help meet the increasing demand to care for the state's aging population,\" said Paula Singer, president and chief academic officer at Rasmussen University. \"This alliance comes at a pivotal time as we work to address the need to fill more LPN and RN positions in Florida's long-term healthcare facilities. We are proud to support Aspire Health Group in developing their talent from within, offering their more than 6,000 employees career advancement opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact in their communities.\"\nAddressing Current and Future Demands in Long-Term Care\nThe demand for long-term care across the nation is rapidly increasing due to the aging population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2030, all Baby Boomers will be over the age of 65, accounting for approximately 21% of the population. In Florida, persons aged 65 and older already make up about 20 percent of the state's population, according to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. By 2030, the age 85+ population is projected to more than triple.\nThis demographic shift is expected to significantly increase the demand for long-term care services, placing facilities like those operated by Aspire Health Group on the front lines of ad...