Advance Your Nursing Career
Whether you're looking to finish your BSN or pursue an MSN, Herzing University recognizes the critical role that nurses play in the health of our nation and we've made it a priority to help meet the growing demand for educated, skilled nurses.
Online Nursing Programs
With Herzing you have choices. Whether you are new to nursing or want to further your career with an advanced degree, Herzing offers program options and support teams to help you succeed.
Become an RN or earn your BSN
Reach the next level in your nursing career or switch to a career in nursing with pathways designed for working professionals.
CVT and RT to BSN
For cardiovascular techs and respiratory therapists moving into registered nursing.
- CCNE-accredited
- 28-month program, pending transfer credit
- Online core + clinicals and intensives
- Available for enrollment in select states*
LPN/Paramedic to BSN
Bridge the license you already hold into RN practice without starting over.
- CCNE-accredited
- 28-month program, pending transfer credit
- Online core + clinicals and intensives
- Available for enrollment in select states*
RN to BSN
Already licensed? Finish the degree that opens charge, case management and grad-school doors.
- Finish in as few as 12 months!
- CCNE-accredited
- 100% online classwork
- Block transfer up to 70 semester credit hours
- Dual credit option to help you save time and money toward an MSN degree
Choose your path to earn an MSN
Take the next big step in your nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing degree with Herzing. We support your dream of seizing a leadership role in patient care, administration or education by providing programmatically-accredited and relevant masters in nursing programs.
MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Advance your career and earn an MSN degree that prepares you to become an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 24 months
- 100% online coursework with 585 clinical hours
- Clinical Placement Pledge
MSN - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Advance your career and earn an MSN degree that prepares you to become an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 20 months
- 100% online coursework with 540 clinical hours
- Clinical Placement Pledge
MSN - Direct Entry
Designed for graduates of a bachelor’s degree program in any other field of study, the Herzing's MSN-DE offers you:
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Completion time of 20-24 monthsi when attending full-time
- 100% online didactic classes, including both on-demand and real-time learning
- On-site clinicals plus three hands-on intensives at designated sites
- Available for enrollment in select states1
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Achieve the pinnacle of skill and specialization in nursing in as few as 20 months. Ranked among the "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs" by U.S. News & World Report.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 20 months
- 48 credits, 585 clinical hours
- Clinical Placement Pledge
MSN - Nursing Education
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.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Finish in as few as 16 months
- 36-credits, transfer up to 12 approved credits
MSN - Nursing Informatics
Prepare to apply nursing judgment to healthcare data, emerging technologies (AI), and workflow improvement with an online MSN in Nursing Informatics.
- CCNE-accredited*
- 36-credits, transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 16 months (4 semesters)
- 100% online coursework with hands-on clinical practicum experience
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.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 16 months
- 36 credits, full-time and part-time options available
MSN - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Grow into a primary care role for patients from birth to young adult as a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 24 months
- 100% online coursework with 585 clinical practicum hours
- Clinical Placement Pledge
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
As a PMHNP, you can impact the lives of patients suffering from mental disorders, and promote mental health awareness and education.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 24 months
- 100% online coursework with 540 clinical hours across the lifespan
- Clinical Placement Pledge
MSN - Public Health Nursing
Transform public health as a nurse, advocate and change-maker with a Master of Science in Nursing in Public Health.
- CCNE-accredited*
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in as few as 16 months
- 100% online coursework with hands-on clinical practicum experience
MSN - Women's Health
Advance your nursing practice and prepare to support better health for women with our online MSN in Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner specialty (WHNP).
- CCNE-accredited
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- 54-credit, 24-month program (for BSN-qualified nurses)
- 100% online classwork with hands-on clinical practicum experience
- Clinical Placement Pledge
Transform advanced nursing practice
Turn your nursing experience into leadership. Earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and gain the tools to become a leader in the nursing profession.
BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Take a bold step toward the highest level of nursing leadership and go from BSN to DNP online with Herzing.
- Choose from eight specialty areas
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in 28-32 months, depending on your choice of specialty
- 100% online coursework plus clinicals
- Clinical Placement Pledge
Doctor of Nursing Education
Earn the terminal degree in nursing and prepare to become the educator tomorrow’s nurses need.
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Choose from full-time or part-time enrollment
- 6 start dates per year
- 100% online coursework and completion of a DNE Scholarly Project
- Specialized coursework in grant writing and teaching with AI
Doctor of Nursing Practice
If you’ve earned your MSN and are working in an advanced practice area of nursing, you can now step up to your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online with Herzing University.
- Completion time of two years (six semesters)
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Convenient, flexible online study – classes are asynchronous
- Course content aligns with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials
MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Go beyond your MSN and elevate your nursing practice to the highest level with our online MSN to DNP program.
- Choose from eight specialty areas
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Finish in 20-24 months, depending on your choice of specialty
- 100% online coursework plus clinicals with Herzing’s Clinical Placement Pledge
- Course content that aligns with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials
Start Your Nursing Journey or Advance Your Practice
Whether you're taking a step toward a career in nursing or expanding your advanced practice nursing role, Herzing recognizes the critical role that nurses play, and we have expanded our programs to give you more choices.
Post Master’s Certificates
Advance in your current organization or switch paths to another area of specialization through Herzing’s online nursing certificate programs.
- Transfer up to 12 approved credits
- Flexible online classes to support busy schedules
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Finish in as few as 20 months depending on the specialization you choose
- Clinical Placement Pledge
Associate of Science in General Studies - Pre-Nursing
Build the foundation you need to qualify for nursing school!
- Finish in as few as 16 months!
- Career-focused curriculum
- Flexible schedule
- Waived enrollment fee
Dual MSN-NLA / MBA Degree Pathway
Combine nursing leadership and business acumen with Herzing’s fully online MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration / MBA dual degree pathway, offering lower time and cost to complete both degree programs.
- Dual accreditation — MSN accredited by CCNE; MBA accredited by IACBE
- Integrated curriculum with shared credits reduces your total time and cost
- Fully online — earn two master’s degrees in as few as 24 months
- Applied, practice-based learning that addresses real organizational challenges