Make the change to nursing with Herzing's Bridge to BSN.
If you’re a healthcare worker who wants to make even more of an impact on the lives of the people you serve, train to become a registered nurse (RN).
As an RN, you’ll play a key role on healthcare teams, developing and directing plans, providing comfort and education to patients and their families, and acting as an advocate for your patients when interacting with doctors and other providers.
You can earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing quickly with our Bridge to BSN program. Transfer your previous coursework, and you can be ready to complete the licensure process and pursue your first RN nursing job in as few as 18 months.
Who is the Bridge to BSN program designed for?
The Bridge to BSN program has been designed specifically to help healthcare workers from the following backgrounds complete BSN requirements and join the RN workforce:
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
- Cardiovascular technicians
- Paramedics
- Respiratory therapists
Herzing Tampa admissions staff will work with you to transfer in credit from your previous training. We'll also help you determine if you may have other types of credit which can apply to your degree, up to a maximum of 90 credits.
The Herzing University Difference
When you earn your BSN with Herzing, you’re earning your degree with a university that is focused on producing excellent healthcare professionals for the communities we serve—and one that understands the needs of adult learners.
Choose Herzing, and you’ll benefit from:
- Advanced simulation lab where you can practice your skills
- Mentorship and guidance from faculty with extensive clinical experience
- Hands-on clinical experience with our local partners
- A more flexible learning schedule, with online general education classes and on-campus nursing classes
- Access to lifetime, no-cost career coaching after you graduate
What will I learn in Herzing's Bridge to BSN program?
The Bridge to BSN program combines general education, nursing theory courses and real, hands-on training in both high-fidelity simulation labs and real-world clinical settings.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have a holistic understanding of what your responsibilities will be as a professional nurse and the various healthcare issues facing patients across the lifespan. You’ll also develop a foundation of knowledge about nursing leadership, evidence-based practice, and the U.S. healthcare system.
Required courses include:
- Growth and Development
- Introduction to Professional Nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Health Assessment with Lab
- Introduction to Clinical Nursing
- Transition to RN Practice with Lab
- Adult Health I and II
- Gerontological Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Nursing Informatics
- Mental Health Nursing
- National Global Health and Policy Issues
- Family Nursing
- Community Nursing
- Evidence-Based Nursing Research and Practice
Take the next step to learn more about Herzing's Bridge to BSN program.
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