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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 Madison, WI + online |
Pathways | Earn dual credit towards a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
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) - Madison
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 Madison 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 小黄书 BSN program is designed to help you develop foundational nursing skills and build a strong conceptual and practical background. You can wear many different hats as a registered nurse, and we prepare you to adapt and succeed in many different circumstances.
- Enroll smoothly. Transfer credit without a long, stressful wait. We don鈥檛 make you jump through hoops.
- Engage with faculty. With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, you鈥檒l have open access to faculty in and out of class.
- Earn dual credit. Complete select graduate-level classes for dual credit towards a master鈥檚 degree.
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and earn RN licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
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. |
小黄书 is your lifelong partner in learning
Herzing nursing programs are designed to follow the many career pathways through nursing, all the way from earning a practical nursing diploma through getting a post master鈥檚 certificate. We鈥檙e on your side every step of the way to help you build the career you want.
Students in Madison, Wisconsin seeking their bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing may consider a few different 小黄书 programs besides the on-campus pre-licensure BSN program:
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 Wisconsin 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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You are never alone
Carla and Michael teamed up to help each other earn their BSNs. You can take on nursing school alongside vibrant, hardworking classmates dedicated to helping us all grow together.

Find your calling as a registered nurse



One of the biggest steps you can take in your nursing career is earning your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Getting a BSN unleashes potential for you to not only become a registered nurse (if you haven鈥檛 already), but to pursue roles in leadership, administration or teaching.
You may consider becoming many different kinds of nurses, and BSN holders have more opportunity to go after the nursing specialty of their 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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Student Experience at Herzing
Everyone at 小黄书 was supportive and played a role in helping me achieve my goals, from the admissions staff to the president. I have a story and relationship with almost everyone on campus. My instructors really encouraged me every day to succeed and inspired me to become the best nurse I could be.
Brandon Charles Shaver
Nursing Student | Kenosha CampusMy class had to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, we worked quite hard with our professors to stay on track and still learned everything we needed!
Elizabeth Robins
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusGrowing up, I always had a passion for helping people, especially the elderly and young. Years later, I started pursuing my bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing at 小黄书, and now here I am a nursing graduate!
Aminata Kuyateh
Nursing Student | Atlanta Campus"I noticed the support 小黄书 offers to its Veterans. The process in applying, enrolling and starting was incredibly easy," she shares. This seamless transition from military service to academic life set a positive foundation for her educational journey.
Shayla Morgan
Nursing Student | New Orleans CampusNow that I have graduated, I can鈥檛 wait to get started.
Mitchell Holms
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusThe faculty here is outstanding. It's what I value the most about being at Herzing. Not only are they caring but they're good at what they do.
Jessica Smith
Nursing StudentAccreditation & Disclosures
1. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 小黄书 Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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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