Herzing Nursing Programs
If you've ever imagined becoming a nurse or going further with your nursing career, you can. Herzing offers undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees to prepare you for success and provide you with a path for every stage of your nursing career.
BSN Program
Ready to join the front line of healthcare as a registered nurse? It's now possible to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing online with Herzing University in select states**. Our program features:
- Completion time of 3 years or less, depending on your prior college credits
- On-site clinical plus three hands-on intensives at designated Herzing sites
- Comprehensive preparation for NCLEX-RN
- Dual MSN credit option, so you can get a jumpstart on an advanced degree with Herzing
RN to BSN Program
For nurses who already hold an active RN license, Herzing’s RN to BSN option is designed to apply practical nursing challenges in your current role as a registered nurse. Go full-time and you could finish the program in less than 12 months.
- Magnet-based curriculum with clinical-relevant coursework
- Rolling admissions in 8-week and 16-week options
- Block transfer up to 70 credits
- Dual credit option to help you save time and money toward an MSN degree
Accelerated RN to MSN
Go straight from an associate degree to your MSN in as few as 20-28 months, depending on your concentration. Herzing's MSN programs are designed for busy professionals with flexible online scheduling to accommodate the demands of work, home and life.
MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Do you thrive in emergency care situations? Our online accelerated Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner program offers you a pathway to acute care practice focused on the adult population.
- RN to MSN or BSN to MSN pathways
- Finish in 24-36 months, depending on your prior degree
- 100% online coursework with 585 clinical hours
- We pledge your clinical placement
- Study with experienced nursing faculty
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 - Family Nurse Practitioner
Achieve the pinnacle of skill and specialization in nursing in as few as 20 months with a BSN. Ranked among the "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs" by U.S. News & World Report**.
- 100% online coursework with inter-professional educational opportunities
- 48 credits, 675 clinical hours
- Clinical practicum assistance
- Masters-prepared academic coaches to support student success
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 practicum assistance
MSN - Nursing Leadership & Administration
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
- Graduate fully prepared to sit for the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credentialing exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Whole health begins with mental health. As a PMHNP, you can significantly impact the lives of patients suffering from 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
PMC - Post-Master's Certificates
For nurses who already hold an MSN, Herzing University’s post-master's certificate programs offer you the opportunity to build upon your clinical expertise and become academically eligible for certification in another specialty.
- Choose from multiple options for specialization in as few as 20 months depending on the path you choose
- Flexible online classes to support busy schedules
- Doctoral-prepared teaching faculty with extensive practical experience
- Master-prepared academic coaches to support student success
- Full-time and part-time options available