Skip to main content
MSN Programs

Expand your nursing career and salary options with a master’s degree.

At Herzing we support your dream of seizing a leadership role in patient care, administration or education by providing an accredited and relevant online MSN program.

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership and Administration concentrations
  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • Flexible online scheduling
  • Expert teaching faculty with extensive practical experience

Next Start: January 6th

DEGREEPROS- MSN Programs

Expand your nursing career and salary options with a master’s degree.

At Herzing we support your dream of seizing a leadership role in patient care, administration or education by providing an accredited and relevant online MSN program.

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership and Administration concentrations
  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • Flexible online scheduling
  • Expert teaching faculty with extensive practical experience

Your clinical placement is our pledge.

We understand securing clinical placement is one of the biggest concerns MSN and Post Master's nursing students face.  As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.

Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement. (Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment agreement.)

Choose Your Specialization.

Herzing's MSN programs are designed for busy professionals with flexible online scheduling to accommodate the demands of work, home and life

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

Achieve the pinnacle of skill and specialization in nursing in as little as 20 months. Ranked among the "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs" by U.S. News & World Report.

  • 20-month program
  • 48 credits, 675 clinical hours
  • Clinical practicum assistance
  • Masters-prepared academic coaches to support student success
MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Whole health begins with mental health. As a PMHNP, you can make a significant impact in the lives of patients suffering with mental disorders, and promote mental health awareness and education.

  • 20-month program with a BSN
  • 540 hours of clinical experience across the lifespan
  • Dedicated study in telehealth and remote patient care services
  • 180-hour, 16-week immersion experience to prepare for your first job
MSN - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Ready to do more for patients? Advance your career and earn an MSN degree that prepares you to become an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).

  • RN to MSN or BSN to MSN pathways
  • Finish in 20-32 months, depending on your prior degree
  • 100% online coursework with 585 clinical hours
  • We pledge your clinical placement
  • Includes 180-hour immersion experience to prepare you for your first role
MSN - Nursing Leadership

Extend your reach and touch more lives by becoming a nurse leader.   Prepare to facilitate change by building on your clinical expertise to understand the business of healthcare.

  • 36-credit, 16-month online program with a BSN
  • American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) core components integrated into the curriculum
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • Graduate fully prepared to sit for the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credentialing exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
MSN - Nurse Educator

Whether your calling is educating tomorrow's nurses in a faculty position or branching out into industry, Herzing's MSN-NE nurse educator program will prepare you for a number of positions in a variety of workplaces.

  • 36-credit, 16-month online program with a BSN
  • Learn from expert nurse educators with a passion for mentoring tomorrow's generation of nurses
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • Gain key teaching skills, including curriculum development, instructional strategy, and assessment and evaluation strategies.

Committed to Quality

The master's degree program in nursing at Herzing University - Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

Real-World Experience

Learn from expert teaching faculty whose rich professional experiences enhance our students’ education. And with an interactive online learning environment, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with nurses from around the country.

Get Started