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Herzing University-Brookfield celebrated more than 60 new nursing, business, healthcare, technology and criminal justice graduates at a commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. Additionally, 11 nursing graduates participated in a pinning ceremony on the same day.
Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto delivered the commencement address and congratulated the new graduates on their accomplishments.
Congratulations, graduates! You are possible!
More than 40 nursing, business, healthcare, technology and criminal justice graduates received their diplomas from Herzing University-Madison at commencement and pinning ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Madison, WI.
Following the ceremony, the new graduates celebrated with family and friends and posed for photos with their classmates.
Congratulations, graduates! You are possible!
Herzing University-Birmingham held a commencement ceremony on May 17, 2019 to honor about 100 students from its nursing, business, technology and healthcare programs. Forty nursing graduates participated in a pinning ceremony on the same day.
Local author and motivational speaker Anthony D. Sparks delivered the commencement address, offering words of encouragement to the new graduates.
Congratulations, graduates! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Quite simply, yes! A PN diploma and a job as a LPN is a great way to quickly get involved in the nursing profession and get a better feel for what it means to be a nurse. Earning your diploma helps get you into a career with above average pay, and can springboard you into the next level of nursing education should you choose to continue advancing your education and career.
We can help you come to a better determination. Send us a request for more information and we can answer any questions you have about the PN program, and discuss how beneficial it can be for you to become a LPN.
Because many hospitals are upping their educational requirements for nurses in general, the demand for LPNs in hospitals is falling relative to registered nurses with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
However, any claim they are being “phased out” isn’t accurate. LPNs remain in demand in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care and many other environments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job opportunities for LPNs will rise approximately 3% from 2023-2033.*
The landscape is changing, but LPNs remain a vital contributor in the nursing community.
Your first step is to get a hands-on education to learn the fundamentals of nursing in a career-focused program. Herzing University's practical nursing program combines classwork with clinical experiences to help you earn your diploma and prepare you to become an LPN in as few as 12 months. Our program is available at several of our ground campuses:
Although the majority of LPNs work in nursing homes, retirement communities or assisted living facilities, many LPNs work in:
You can see a full industry profile for Licensed Practical Nurses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
No, there are no accredited PN programs that are 100% online. LPN programs describing themselves as “online” will offer a hybrid option where you can take some classes online to supplement your primary classroom coursework.
Students enrolled in the Herzing PN program may complete general education courses online—but the bulk of the coursework must be completed on campus.
Ultimately there is no replacement for real hands-on clinical experience, practice in simulation labs and direct in-person support from nursing instructors with real healthcare experience. Learning the skills required to become an LPN requires the live educational experience to become an excellent Licensed Practical Nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistants will be required to take the full 12-month program to earn their PN diploma from Herzing University.
At this time Herzing University does not offer a CNA to LPN bridge program. We recommend CNAs experience the full program despite any prior experience in a nursing environment. Same goes for going from CNA to RN.
Potential employers may prefer a candidate with experience as a CNA, but it’s not necessarily a requirement for getting a job as an LPN (same goes for going from CNA to RN).
You aren't required to go from CNA to LPN and there is no prerequisite to be a CNA before enrolling in the Herzing University PN program.
PN program coursework is meant to be challenging, but not impossible. As a Herzing student you’ll find support every step of the way, from faculty, staff, instructors and other students enrolled in the program. You’re never alone—and never be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
Learn more about how hard nursing school is at Herzing University, and read some testimonials from former students describing their experience.
