Transition from military medic to Registered Nurse (RN)
| Degree pathways | Choose an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bridge option |
|---|---|
| Locations | Available at multiple Herzing campus locations; ASN only available in Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, and Online |
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited BSN program option,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
| Format | Online general education classes + core on-campus courses - you may also choose to take an online bridge option with 100% online didactic classwork |
| Tuition | Veterans and Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers may be eligible to earn a 10-20% tuition discount |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Overview: Military Medic to ASN/BSN Bridge Options
The Military Medic to RN educational pathway includes associate and bachelor's degree in nursing program options which prepare you for a career as a registered nurse.
Each program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the nursing process, health assessment, managing care, evidence-based practice, 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’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Pathways
Choose your career pathway with Herzing
Bachelor's degree
Military Medic to BSN
- Program length: 28 months
- Credits: 120 credits to graduate
- Campus Availability:
Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Online, Orlando, Tampa
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's and grad nursing programs for veterans in 2024
You served us—now, we serve you
The first Herzing campus was founded in 1965 by Henry Herzing, a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. The strength, diligence, and determination he brought from the service into higher education set the standard we work to uphold every day.
We are committed to serving you with the same integrity with which you served your country. Our goal is to provide you with the education and support services you need to help you find the career success you deserve.
Cost & Financial Aid
We are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make going to college as affordable as possible. The total cost of the program varies based on many factors, including the campus you attend, degree path you choose, prior college credit you may be able to transfer, and eligible financial aid.
U.S. Veterans and Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers may be eligible for a 10-20% tuition discount.
You may also qualify for a wide variety of Chapter and Federal benefits including Post-911, Montgomery GI Bill, Federal Tuition Assistance, and more.
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Enrollment Requirements
Our ASN and BSN Bridge programs offer the opportunity for many types of military medics to earn an undergraduate nursing degree, including:
- Air Force Medical Technicians
- Army Combat Medic (68W)
- Army Practical Nursing Specialist (MOS 68C)
- Hospital Corpsman (E-1 HR, E-2 HA, E-3 HN and above)
- Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM)
In addition, to be considered for admission, 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 |
| 3.50–4.00 | None | None |
| 3.00–3.49 | 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. | ||
The Student Experience at Herzing
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Business | Online CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
1. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Orlando are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). This accreditation includes the baccalaureate degree program offered at the satellite Herzing University Tampa location. Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University 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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