Pursue Your Dream of Becoming a Nurse with a Hybrid BSN from Herzing's Brookfield Campus
Develop the skills and confidence to begin your nursing career with Herzing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Herzing University recognizes the critical role that nurses play and we've made it a priority to help meet the growing demand.
Our CCNE-accredited* program features:
- Direct acceptance!
- 3-year BSN program - no wait list!
- Transfer up to 90 approved credits
- QuickPaths to a Herzing MSN
- Online BSN option available
- Scholarship opportunity for qualifying students!
Earn Your BSN in 3 Years or Less with Generous Transfer Credit
At Herzing, you are a nursing student from the very first day you are accepted to the University.
Although the average length of time for a student taking a full course load is 32 months, the time you spend in the BSN program can be reduced based on transfer credit or prior learning experience. Students can transfer up to 90 total approved credits—more than half of those required to complete the degree!
As a Herzing BSN student you will benefit from:
- Relevant curriculum
- Clinical training experiences
- High-fidelity simulation to enhance your learning opportunities
- Academic resources and support to help you succeed
- Experienced, accessible faculty
We integrate theoretical instruction with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings to provide you with a broad, holistic, and reality-based understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse.
Is an MSN in your future?
Qualifying students may be eligible to get a “jumpstart” on earning a Herzing MSN by completing up to three graduate-level courses as part of their BSN, thereby saving time and money. After earning your BSN, continue your education pathway with Herzing Online's MSN program. We offer nine specializations in our program: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Leadership and Administration, Public Health Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
You May Qualify for Our Online BSN Program
We now offer an online BSN program for Wisconsin residents. This program features asynchronous didactic (lecture) courses, meaning you can complete all general education and core nursing courses online on your own schedule.i
The online program includes practical, hands-on training via clinicals and intensives, which you must attend at a designated Herzing or partner site.
iThe online and on-campus programs have unique enrollment requirements.
What Will I Learn in Herzing's BSN Program?
Courses cover health science, clinical assessment and patient care for specific patient populations, along with foundational knowledge in nursing leadership, healthcare policy, and more.
Required courses include:
- Nursing Pathophysiology
- Health Assessment
- Nursing Fundamental Concepts
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Pharmacology
- Mental Health Nursing II
- Family Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Advanced Leadership and Management
- Community and Public Health Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- Nursing Informatics
- Medical-Surgical Nursing III
- Policy, Trends & Ethics in Nursing
- BSN Practicum
- Review of Integrated Nursing Concepts
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Is an MSN in Your Future?
Students in Herzing University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at select campuses can get a “jumpstart” on earning an MSN. Qualifying students could earn graduate credits while still an undergraduate and apply these credits toward both degrees, thereby saving time and money.
We offer nine specialty tracks, including:
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Public Health Nursing
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Kollette Gerke always knew she wanted to become a nurse
For 10 years she was a retail manager. One day Kollette made the decision to finish her degree to make her dream job possible. See what she has to say!