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Pathways from BSN to
Nursing Leadership and Administration

With Herzing University there are two direct pathways from a bachelor's degree to a graduate-level degree in nursing leadership.

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Pathways

Choose your path from a bachelor’s degree in nursing to a career in nursing leadership and administration

Your two main pathways to a graduate-level degree in nursing leadership and administration are the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

BSN to MSN-NLA

Begin working towards a master’s degree and you can graduate in less than 2 years.

  • Time to complete: 16 monthsi
  • Program: MSN-NLA
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BSN to DNP-NLA

Start on the path to a doctorate degree and earn the highest degree in nursing.

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iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time.

Comparing BSN to NLA pathways

We’ve purposefully designed our nursing programs to be flexible and stackable to fit every student’s preference and overall career goals. Here’s a starting point for why current bachelor’s-level RNs might elect different degree program pathways in nursing leadership and administration:

Why choose
BSN to MSN-NLA?

  • Fastest path to a master’s degree in the Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization
  • Fewest credits required = lower overall cost vs. BSN to DNP
  • Earn the master’s degree required to qualify for advanced career opportunities

Why choose
BSN to DNP-NLA?

  • Graduate with the terminal degree in nursing
  • Saves time and money vs. pursuing an MSN and DNP separately
  • Improve your educational qualification for administrative, leadership, or management positions in nursing
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