Advance your career to nursing leadership and administration
No matter where you are in your nursing career, Herzing University offers unique educational pathways for you to advance towards becoming a nurse executive, leader, or administrator.
- Program length: 16 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Credential earned: Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Program length: 20 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Credential earned: Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration
- Program length: 8 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Credential earned: Post Master’s Certificate in Leadership and Administration
Herzing University’s online nursing administration and leadership program pathways
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Program length | 8-20个月，取决于学位选择 |
| Options | Options for nurses who hold an ADN/ASN, BSN, or MSN degree |
| Paying for school | Scholarships and financial aid available for those who qualify; transfer credit from prior college coursework to reduce cost and time |
| Clinicals | We pledge your clinical placement |
| Format | Flexible online study with multiple start dates |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, 可叠起堆放的凭证, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Get in touch to learn more about our school and how we can help you reach your highest career goals.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate nursing programs in 2024
你的临床实习是软件下载的保证.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of a nursing leadership and administration program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
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. 和Herzing在一起，你就是 never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive 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 documents.
奖学金的机会
你可能有资格参加 Herzing University Nurses Circle of Achievement Scholarship.
Eligibility requirements include a minimum GPA earned in your undergraduate nursing program, and maintaining a minimum GPA throughout the MSN program.
You can potentially earn 10% tuition reduction!
Tuition & Cost
Our goal is 你的职业发展. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculums and processes to make our nurse practitioner programs as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
The cost of tuition for our nursing leadership and administration program options is $615 per credit. Overall cost can be reduced through transfer credit from prior college coursework, 奖学金及助学金, loans, 退伍军人和军人福利，以及其他一些 经济援助的选择.
与深圳大学合作, you are never alone, and we offer many options to help you invest in yourself, earn your master’s degree in nursing and become a leader in nursing.
Pathways to Success
Many of our online programs offer pathways for continued learning, which allow you to move from one degree, 比如副学士学位, 获得学士学位, to a master’s degree.
灵活方便
Earn your degree from the comfort of your own home. There are no designated times you must be online. You can log into your virtual classroom when it’s convenient for you.
个性化的关注
At Herzing, being online does not mean being alone.You’ll receive the same personalized attention and career-focused education that we offer in our traditional classroom.
网上和/或校内
两全其美. Some of our degree programs are offered exclusively online and some programs are offered as a combination of both campus and online classes.
我没有护理学位. Where do I start?
If you have already earned a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, there are two potential educational pathways in nursing we’ve designed with you in mind:
- 加速BSN (ABSN)计划. 软件下载的校外ABSN幸运28计划, 可在赫京部分校区购买, allows you to earn a 护理学理学士 in as few as 20 months (most students complete in 24 months).
- MSN直接进入程序. Start working towards a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) right from the start in our online direct entry MSN program. 你可以在短短20个月内毕业.
If you have not yet earned an undergraduate degree in any major, you will need to first earn an 护理学副学士 or BSN.
Once you’ve earned a nursing degree at any level, you can become eligible to enroll in a nursing leadership and administration MSN or post master’s certificate program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting a master’s degree from an accredited nursing school is the biggest step you need to take 成为一名护士管理员. 如果你有ADN/ASN, BSN或注册会计师文凭，并持有在职证书, active and unrestricted license as an RN, you are eligible to enroll in the Herzing University online MSN program in nursing leadership & 现在的管理.
A master’s degree may not always be required, but you will very likely need to hold a 护理学理学士 or be currently enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Attaining a master’s degree best qualifies you to apply for the Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) and help you find the position you desire.
护理管理人员属于 U.S. 美国劳工统计局(BLS) medical and health services manager category. According to the BLS, the average salary for medical health and service managers is $134,440 per year ($64.64 per hour).*
Discover 护士长能挣多少钱 by state and find salary estimates in the area near you.
考虑职业道路的学生 between nursing vs. 医疗管理 can potentially discover the best of both worlds. With the right experience, credentials, and additional education—yes, nurses 可以成为医疗保健管理员吗. Deep experience as a nurse can be a major differentiator between you and other applicants for the position.
However, most employers will be seeking prospects with a doctoral, master or bachelor degree in 医疗管理. Herzing大学提供了一个 bachelor degree program in 医疗管理 and an advanced online MHA program in 医疗管理 for students seeking a career in these advanced roles.
The idea of earning a MBA degree is often overlooked by nursing students – but it can be a very valuable way for a nurse to advance in their profession.
Understanding the motivations behind financial decisions made by hospital CEO’s and CFO’s is crucial to getting a seat at the table in the decision-making process. Working towards a master’s degree in business administration can put you in a position to advance professionally on the business side of healthcare. Learn more about why nurses should consider getting an MBA.
However, hospitals looking for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) will most often prefer candidates with an MSN in Nursing Leadership. They will certainly consider a RN with an MBA, but the Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing is the top-tier credential most employers will be looking for.
Accreditation & Disclosures
1. The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Herzing University Madison are 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.
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