Latest
Recent Blog Posts
Career Development Denise Alexander
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.
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.
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:
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
Get the latest news you need to know, from study hacks to interview tips to career advancement. Have it delivered right to your inbox biweekly.