Earn a BSN with Herzing in Tampa
Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Transfer credit | Transfer up to 90 approved credits |
Format | Take classes on-campus in Tampa, FL + online |
Bridge options | Bridge options available for licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular techs, and respiratory techs |
QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with 小黄书 |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Tampa
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is a 120-credit undergraduate pre-licensure program which prepares you for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). The Tampa campus degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in family nursing, medical-surgical nursing, nursing informatics, health assessment, and much more.

Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you鈥檙e ready and prepare to get started soon.
Courses & Curriculum Details
The Herzing BSN program curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in nursing concepts and practical applications. General education and core nursing classes are integrated to create a holistic, reality-based understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse. You鈥檒l be building a solid framework not only to become a qualified nursing professional but to branch off into your own personalized career path in nursing.
Upon completion, you will be qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN to earn licensure in Florida.
Program | Monthsi | Semester Credits |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | 36 | 120 |
Average number of months for students to complete program
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 66.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Dual Credit Option for Taking Graduate Level Courses
Dual Credit Options are not available for New Orleans students. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student. Undergraduate Course Graduate Course Equivalency NSG 321 Advanced Leadership and Management聽 NU 730 Systems-Based Practice聽 (Transferrable to MSN & DNP 小黄书) NSG 324 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing聽 NU 602 Epidemiology, Research, and Theory聽 (Transferrable to BSN to DNP Program Only) NSG 421 Nursing Informatics聽 NU 725 Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice聽 (Transferrable to MSN & DNP 小黄书) NSG 423 Policy, Trends, & Ethics in Nursing聽 HA 610 Health Policy and Management聽 (Transferrable to MSN Program, except for MSNWHNP) 聽
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the BSN program must complete a minimum of 52.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours must be upper level (300- to 400-level courses). The 小黄书 General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirement. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111聽Information Literacy EN 116聽Speech EN 304聽English Composition II 16.00 Semester Credit Hours in聽Science SC 154聽Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254聽Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 150聽Principles of Nutrition SC 166聽Microbiology SC 186聽Chemistry 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140聽Cultural Diversity HU 240聽Introduction to Humanities HU 340聽Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109聽College Algebra MA 320 Statistics 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science 聽 PS 101 Psychology PS 105聽Developmental Psychology SS 350聽Social Issues and Technology Note: Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 52.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements for Nursing Support Courses
The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses聽Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses聽Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. *BSN students enrolled in the Atlanta Campus require聽a "B" (80%) or better in聽SC 166 Microbiology聽and聽SC 186 Chemistry. PS 105 Developmental Psychology聽Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 150 Principles of Nutrition聽Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 SC 166 Microbiology聽Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 SC 186 Chemistry聽Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra聽Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 320 Statistics聽Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the BSN nursing program in a future semester.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Resuming students should refer to the section on re-entering聽for additional requirements.
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course Course or Category Lecture Lab Clinical Total Contact Hours Credits NSG 120 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 121 30.00 30.00 0.00 聽60.00 3.00 NSG 122 45.00 30.00 45.00 120.00 5.00 NSG 123 45.00 0.00 135.00 180.00 6.00 NSG 124 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 221 45.00 0.00 45.00 90.00 4.00 NSG 222 60.00 0.00 90.00 150.00 6.00 NSG 223 60.00 0.00 90.00 150.00 6.00 NSG 321 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 323 60.00 0.00 45.00 105.00 5.00 NSG 324 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 421 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 233 45.00 30.00 聽聽45.00 120.00 5.00 NSG 423 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 NSG 425 30.00 0.00 135.00 165.00 5.00 NSG 426 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 EN 101 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 EN 111 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 EN 116 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 EN 304 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 SC 150 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 2.00 SC 166 30.00 30.00 0.00 60.00 3.00 SC 186 30.00 30.00 0.00 60.00 3.00 SC 154 45.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 4.00 SC 254 45.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 4.00 MA 109 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 MA 320 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 HU 140 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 HU 240 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 HU 340 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 PS 101 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 PS 105 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 SS 350 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 PD 121 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 PD 202 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 Totals 1485.00 210.00 630.00 2325.00 120.00
Enrollment requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent (Diploma, HSED or GED) and meet the following criteria based on your cumulative GPA:
Cumulative GPAi | Science Requirement | TEASii |
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3.50鈥4.00 | None | None |
3.00鈥3.49 | 3.00 GPA in college scienceiii | None |
2.50 and higher | None | Composite TEAS of 58 |
i. Students with 18 or more transferable collegiate credits will be assessed on their collegiate cumulative GPA. Otherwise, the high school GPA will be used. ii. The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from the Assessment Technology Institute (ATI). iii. Based on your cumulative GPA in these college science courses: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. Two of these courses must be used to calculate science GPA. Any of these courses completed must be included in the calculation, and no others. If you do not meet this requirement, you must score a composite score of 58 or higher on the TEAS. A grade of "B" or better must be earned for transfer credit to be awarded for Anatomy & Physiology, regardless of whether it was included in the calculation. |
Pathways to earn a BSN
小黄书 is your lifelong learning partner from your first class in a BSN program to graduating with a master鈥檚 degree in nursing (if you choose to advance).
We offer several BSN pathways in addition to our pre-licensure on-campus program in Tampa:
For non-nurses
Additional pathways for those new to nursing
Online BSN. Take all didactic/lecture classes online; eligibility in select U.S. states.
Accelerated BSN. Built for bachelor鈥檚 degree holders in another field鈥攕tart your second career!
Pre-nursing. A pathway for students who are not eligible for direct entry into the BSN program.
For practicing nurses
Pathways to take the next step
RN to BSN. Current RNs can bridge to their BSN in as little as 1 year鈥攁vailable online!
LPN to BSN. Current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) can earn their BSN faster by enrolling in our LPN to BSN option.
For health professionals
Transition to nursing faster
We offer unique bridge to BSN options for additional healthcare professionals seeking to become a registered nurse:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) to BSN
You may qualify for our Online BSN program
We now offer an online BSN program for Florida residents featuring asynchronous didactic (lecture) courses, meaning you can complete all gen ed and core nursing courses online on your own schedule.i
The online program includes practical, hands-on training including clinicals and intensives, which you must attend at a designated Herzing or partner site.
This can be a great choice if you are seeking maximum flexibility in completing your didactic coursework throughout the program.
i. The online and on-campus programs have unique enrollment requirements. View our online BSN enrollment requirements.
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Find your calling as a registered nurse



Becoming a registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor鈥檚 degree opens up a wide variety of possibilities to advance your nursing career in Tampa and throughout Florida.
There are many types of nurses and you will have greater opportunity to choose a nursing specialty of your choice.
Salary and job outlook
According to the , employment of registered nurses is expected to rise 6% from 2023-2033, and their average salary is $98,430 per year ($47.32 per hour).*
Now is a great time to begin earning the education you need to find a great job in healthcare, build a foundation for career growth and make an impact in your community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The advantages of a BSN can include:
- Increased autonomy in decision making while on the job
- Open doors to more specialties in the nursing field
- Become a more attractive candidate for hospitals seeking
- Build a foundation to grow into education or leadership pathways
- Positions you better for nursing jobs with higher pay
- Qualify to enroll in an MSN program
- Become more familiar and educated with evidence-based practice opportunities
- Increase knowledge and understanding of RN specialties and skills
- Transition from 鈥渢echnical鈥 to 鈥減rofessional鈥 RN
- Gain a deeper knowledge of nursing theory and leadership theory
A indicates employers have the level of education at top of mind in the hiring process. Based on responses from nursing schools, the survey revealed 69.8% of employers show a strong preference for BSN graduates.
The ultimate benefit is bettering yourself, becoming the best nurse you can be and following the career path of your choosing.
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.
It鈥檚 a question of:
- What your goals are
- How quickly you want to reach them
If your goal is to go from LPN to RN quickly, the best choice may be an associate鈥檚 degree program since you may be able to become an RN in less than 2 years.
If your goal is to become an RN and potentially advance further by working towards a master鈥檚 degree in nursing (MSN), your best option is a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing program.
Read about the most basic differences between ADN vs. BSN and discover what's best for you.
Our nursing programs are designed to be challenging, but not impossible. Your career as a registered nurse will be demanding, and our goal is to help you succeed and become the best healthcare provider you can be. We won鈥檛 do you any favors by making things too easy.
Learn more about how hard nursing school really is from Herzing graduates who have been through it. You will have support from 小黄书 faculty, staff and other students every step of the way. Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
You don鈥檛 need a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing to become a registered nurse. Earn your associate鈥檚 degree in nursing and you can become an RN more quickly and earn your first set of scrubs.
However, if your goal is to continue climbing the ladder to become a nurse practitioner or pursue roles in nursing leadership or administration, you may be best off enrolling in a BSN program so you can reach your goals faster.
No matter what you choose, Herzing is here to empower you to become the best nursing professional you can be.
Yes, general education and didactic/lecture nursing courses can be completed in our 3-year online BSN program for non-nurses.
The program does incorporate hands-on training, including clinicals and an intensive experience to ensure you are equipped to pass the NCLEX-RN, meet the board of nursing requirements in your state and become an RN-BSN.
Because nurses with a BSN have earned that next degree level and generally have the edge on the job market, they will on average earn a slightly higher salary than nurses with an ASN. However, there are always exceptions; an ASN with several years of an experience may earn a higher salary than an RN with a BSN who is just starting their career.
There are many different nursing specialties to choose from. Depending on your personality, educational background and preferred working environment you can follow your own personalized path in the nursing profession.
Here are a few popular nursing specialties you may consider:
- Aesthetic or Cosmetic nurse
- Assisted living nurse
- Cardiac/cardiovascular nurse
- Emergency room nurse
- Flight nurse
- Home health nurse
- Labor and Delivery nurse (L&D)
- Med/surgical nurse
- Neonatal/NICU nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Oncology nurse
- Pediatric nurse
- Public health nurse
- School nurse
- Travel nurse
You can take our nursing personality quiz to get a better idea of what you might prefer in your nursing career.
With 小黄书 you are never alone. It鈥檚 our goal to provide all students an affordable, career-driven education. Financial aid options include:
- Loan options 鈥 Federal & private
- Scholarships & grants
- VA / military benefits
- Other sources of financial aid
You can find an estimate for tuition and expenses by using the 小黄书 tuition wizard.
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.
The Student Experience at Herzing
Herzing鈥檚 nursing courses helped me grow professionally, and my instructors gave constructive feedback that helped ensure my success in the program. I had excellent instructors who were dedicated to helping me learn, and they truly got to know each of their students.
Judith Reilley
Nursing Student | Online CampusMy journey at Herzing played a pivotal role in molding my nursing foundation.
Alejandro Roldan
Nursing Student | Madison CampusFinding a career I鈥檓 passionate about was very important to me. That鈥檚 why I decided to finish my schooling with 小黄书. They understand and support non-traditional students with their online classes and the way they schedule on-campus classes.
Elvira Ru铆z G谩rate
Nursing Student | Madison CampusI passed the NCLEX within two weeks of graduating and happily accepted a GN/RN offer at Froedtert Health during my last semester of school. I鈥檓 extremely grateful to Herzing for helping me achieve my goals. I look forward to applying my nursing knowledge in my new role and helping patients in our community get well and stay well!
Cassi Malko
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusBeing exposed to a variety of patient populations and conditions helped me develop many nursing skills. It made me realize I wanted to work in an environment where I would continue seeing diversity in my day-to-day work.
Amie Jabang
Nursing Student | Madison CampusNursing is definitely a hard career choice, but Herzing鈥檚 program helped me find confidence in myself.
Samantha Hudson
Nursing Student | Minneapolis CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
1. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 小黄书 Orlando is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). This accreditation includes the baccalaureate degree program offered at the satellite 小黄书 Tampa location.
小黄书 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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