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How do I become a registered nurse?
Becoming an RN begins by earning an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing. After earning your degree there are a few more steps to become a registered nurse. Requirements include passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam and meeting the Board of Nursing requirements in your state.
How long it takes
20-36 months1
Enrollment requirements
2.5+ GPA2
Minimum TEAS score3
How much you can make
$98,430/year4
6% projected job growth 5
- Associate, bachelor鈥檚, master's, and doctoral degree options available. Varies depending on your eligible transferrable college credit.
- Students with 18 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used.
- Applicant must achieve a minimum score on the most current version of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS); TEAS score must be from within two years of anticipated date of matriculation. Please contact us for more details.
- Average / mean pay in the US, according to 2024 data from the . Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salary.
- Nationwide 2023 鈥 2033 estimate for Registered Nurses, according to the .
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Frequently Asked Questions
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小黄书 is dedicated to YOU. Here at Herzing, we are career-focused, convenient and caring. Our specialized nursing programs were designed to help you achieve the career that you want in nursing at an affordable price.
Herzing offers diploma, undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees across 8 states at 11 different campuses and our online program, so you can choose the program and location.
But don鈥檛 take our word for it! Hear from current and graduated students who agree that Herzing helped them attain their educational and career goals.
Accreditation varies by nursing degree program and the Herzing campus where it is offered.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 小黄书 Atlanta, Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Orlando are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (). This accreditation includes the baccalaureate degree program offered at the satellite 小黄书 Tampa location.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at 小黄书 鈥 Nashville, including the off-campus instructional site in Clarksville, is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The master鈥檚 degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at 小黄书 Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
小黄书 is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
For more information about accreditation, please check out our nursing programs to discover the program that interests you!
According to the , the average salary for registered nurses is $98,430 per year ($47.32 per hour)*. Nurses with a bachelor鈥檚 degree tend to fall on the upper side of that average due to their advanced education and their qualification to help hospitals earn Magnet Recognition.
The a 6% increase in need for registered nurses from 2023-2033.* RNs are in demand, and earning a BSN can help your resume stand out and give you a better chance of getting the job you really want.
小黄书 is dedicated to providing you with affordable, quality education to help you complete your degree in nursing.
The cost of our nursing programs varies by degree, location and program. More information and an estimate for the cost of your education can be found on our Herzing Tuition Wizard.
Students attending Herzing may be eligible for a combination of grants, scholarships, and student employment to make tuition as affordable as possible. You might also be eligible to qualify for federal financial aid or military benefits and services. Contact us directly for more information.
There are a wide variety of different career paths in nursing, and depending on what makes the most sense for you there are several different types of nursing degrees you may consider:
- Diploma in Practical Nursing. The fastest way to start your nursing career is to earn a diploma in practical nursing and become a Licensed Practical Nurse. This isn鈥檛 a 鈥渄egree鈥 but it鈥檚 an alternative starting point if you鈥檙e ready to get your feet wet in nursing.
- Associate degree in nursing. Earn an associate鈥檚 degree in nursing and you鈥檒l be eligible to sit for the NCLEX and become a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Bachelor鈥檚 in nursing. A bachelor鈥檚 degree is becoming the new educational standard for registered nurses, and it will qualify you for a master鈥檚 degree program.
- Master鈥檚 in nursing. Many roles up the ladder in nursing will require a master鈥檚 degree.
- Doctorate in nursing. Earn the terminal degree in nursing and reach the top of the field.
All schools have their own distinct degree programs based on their qualifications and areas of focus. 小黄书 offers many different options to provide the shortest path to your destination no matter where you are right now, including campus bridge programs and online programs to help you reach the next level in your education. View all of our nursing programs.
General requirements for our ASN, BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees vary across degree programs.
Requirements to enroll in undergraduate degree programs (ASN/ADN, BSN) include a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum GPA requirement.
Most programs also require an interview with a Herzing admissions advisor before acceptance. Conditional admission may also be available for interested students who are waiting to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX).
For specific requirements, choose the program at the campus location that you are most interested in, or get in contact with a local admissions advisor.
Yes, you can earn a nursing degree online, but keep in mind none of our nursing programs may be completed entirely online.
Here鈥檚 why: real experience in the field is critical to your success as a nurse. Your clinical experience is vital to becoming qualified for the job and excel immediately in your new career.
Many classes may be completed online, such as in our online ASN, BSN, and MSN Direct Entry programs, but it is your hands-on clinicals that will provide you with the best experience to prepare you for your career in nursing. 小黄书 provides you with the best of both worlds.
Contact us to determine the program or course of study that will work best for you!
We offer online associate, bachelor's, and master's degree pathways for those without nursing experience looking to become an RN. Eligibility varies by state of residence.
Learn more about our online nursing programs designed for non-nurses.
We have a variety of start dates throughout the year. Check out your program of interest to find out how soon you can get started.
You can also take a look at our undergraduate admissions process, contact an admissions advisor or !
Increasingly yes, but it ultimately depends on the institution who issued the degree.
As the popularity of online degrees , so has mainstream acceptance of online degree programs.
Attitudes toward online degrees were already becoming more positive before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the issue. According to a 2019 study from , 61 percent of HR leaders say online learning is 鈥渙f equal or greater quality to more traditional methods.鈥 More than half believe that in the future, most advanced degrees will be online.
Regarding nursing applicants who earned online degrees, there are a few important factors employers consider:
- The school and degree program鈥檚 accreditation. 小黄书 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and programmatically accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).i
- If you have earned nursing licensure. Our programs are designed to help you pass any necessary exams and become licensed before getting your first job.
- The school鈥檚 reputation and history of producing excellent employees. Consider our many happy graduates and 50+ years producing more than 40,000 alumni.
For all these reasons employers know what it means when they see 鈥溞』剖殁 on a resume!
i. Programmatic accreditation varies by program and by campus location. Find details about all 小黄书 accreditations and approvals.
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