Elevate Your Future with Herzing's BSN-to-DNP Program

Have you ever envisioned yourself as a trailblazing nurse leader, someone driving transformative change and impacting countless lives? By advancing your nursing education with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), you can become a leader who significantly influences the nursing profession and the healthcare industry.

With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) already under your belt, Herzing University can guide you toward earning your DNP, opening opportunities for senior leadership roles and setting the stage for a rewarding career in the nursing field.

What is a DNP?

Imagine unlocking new knowledge where every decision you make can help shape the future of healthcare. As a terminal degree in nursing and one of the most prestigious qualifications a nurse can achieve, a DNP is more than just a credential. It’s your ticket to new opportunities, embodying the essence of nursing as an innovative career of service and caregiving.

DNP programs focus on practical, systemic approaches to patient care, preparing you for nursing roles in leadership, administration, informatics, systems-based practice, and improvement science. The DNP degree represents the height of influence in your profession.

Today’s healthcare industry needs visionary leaders like you to push open new doors and spark new conversations that will improve the entire system.

The Value of Earning a DNP

If your ultimate goal is healthcare leadership, as an administrator, manager, or renowned educator, then earning your DNP is essential.

Doctoral-level expertise isn’t just valued, it’s quickly become the standard for top positions. The DNP degree equips you with the skills and qualifications to excel, empowering you to solve complex challenges, shape policies, and drive community-wide change.

As a BSN graduate, you already possess the foundation to propel your career forward. Courses in Herzing’s BSN to DNP programs — Health Policy, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Patient-Specific Population Health — put you one step closer to thriving in  clinical and academic settings, such as:

• Nurse practitioners
• Nurse administrators
• Nurse educators/faculty
• Public health nurses
• Nursing home administrators
• Nurse managers
• Nurse anesthetists
• Nurse midwives
• Clinical nurse specialists
• Clinical nurse researcher
• Nurse Informaticists

Depending on your interests, you could work in hospitals, outpatient care centers, physician’s offices, emergency rooms, colleges and universities and beyond. You could even set the groundwork to establish your private practice.

Higher positions also bring the potential for salary growth. According to the 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey, median wages for higher-level degrees are on the rise, with DNP-educated nurses reporting at $110,000 per year.

Herzing’s Innovative New BSN to DNP Program

Herzing’s online BSN to DNP pathway is an innovative program designed for working nurses and supported by experienced faculty who bring their real-world experience into the classroom.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online graduate nursing degree programs in 2024, Herzing offers a career-focused curriculum complemented by robust virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, technical support and a vast library of services. Additionally, lifelong support and career coaching are provided to ensure your growth and success during your coursework, graduation and beyond.

Herzing’s 100% online coursework, CCNE-accredited DNP program is ideal for adult learners and nontraditional students who do better when they can rely on flexible scheduling that empowers them to achieve their dreams while balancing work, family and other responsibilities. With rolling admissions, there are no application deadlines to worry about, so you can apply when you’re ready, as a full or part-time student with the potential to earn your terminal degree and enter the workforce in as little as 28-32 months.

Discover Your Unique BSN to DNP Path

Herzing University understands that your career aspirations are as unique as you are. That's why our BSN to DNP program offers eight distinct pathways, empowering you to tailor your education to your highest ambitions:

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (BSN to DNP-AGACNP)
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP (BSN to DNP-AGPCNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP-FNP)
• Nursing Leadership & Administration (BSN to DNP-NLA)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP-PNP)
• Psychiatric Mental Health NP (BSN to DNP-PMHNP)
• Public Health Nursing (BSN to DNP-PHN)
• Women's Health NP (BSN to DNP-WHNP)

These specialties aren't just about coursework—they're about achieving your passion and honing your expertise into a specialty that speaks to your heart. Gaining a certification in your chosen specialty further enriches your qualifications and career opportunities.

If you hold a BSN with a minimum GPA of 3.0, you are eligible to apply to Herzing’s online program and accelerate your journey to the pinnacle of nursing excellence.

Are You Ready to Lead?

The world is waiting for you. Now is the time to invest in your future success. Whether your ambition is to excel in specialized patient care, influence policy, or educate future nurses, the journey to a terminal DNP degree can help you shape the future of healthcare and serve your community.

Ready to take the leap from nurse to leader without letting time slip by? Start your journey today with Herzing University and reward yourself with a degree designed to set you on a path toward creating an impactful career in nursing.