Bridge from paramedic to nursing faster
| Accreditation | ACEN accredited ASN program option1, CCNE accredited BSN program option2, Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Program length | 16-28Â months, depending on your degree choice |
| Credits to graduate | 70-120 credits |
| Transfer credit | Up to 52-90 approved credits |
| Format | Online general education classes + core on-campus courses; you may also choose our online BSN bridge option with 100% online didactic classwork |
Your new career in nursing is possible with Herzing.
Your skills and experience as a paramedic build a tremendous foundation for a career as a nurse. As a registered nurse with the proper training you’ll have an opportunity to work with many different types of patients in a fresh, new working environment.
If you’re considering a career change to nursing, your first step is to get educated. Herzing University’s bridge options for paramedics can help you earn your nursing degree faster and jumpstart your new career:
- Associate degree option. Consider our 16-month Bridge to ASN program for paramedics offered at our Orlando and Tampa campuses.
- Bachelor’s degree options. Choose our 28-month BSN Bridge option for paramedics offered at several campus locations and online.
Both degree pathways represent step one in becoming an RN and will position you well to advance your education in the future.
Take the next big step in your healthcare career with Herzing University. We are your lifelong partner in learning, dedicated to helping you to bridge from paramedic to RN and begin walking your new career path. It IS possible.
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On-campus program locations
Our bridge options are available at 7 ground campus locations, each offering extensive student resources and support as you pursue your undergraduate nursing degree. Our BSN bridge option is also available online.
Herzing University - Brookfield
Paramedic to BSN option
15895 W. Bluemound Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
View the Brookfield Paramedic to BSN curriculum.
Herzing University - Kenosha
Paramedic to BSN option
5800 7th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
View the Kenosha Paramedic to BSN curriculum.
Herzing University - Madison
Paramedic to BSN option
5218 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718
View the Madison Paramedic to BSN curriculum.
Herzing University - Minneapolis
Paramedic to BSN option
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
View the Minneapolis Paramedic to BSN curriculum.
Herzing University - Nashville
Paramedic to BSN option
100 Centerview Dr., Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214
View the Nashville Paramedic to BSN curriculum.
Herzing University - Orlando
Paramedic to ASN/BSN options
1865 SR 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
View the Orlando Paramedic to ASN/BSN curriculums.
Herzing University - Tampa
Paramedic to ASN/BSN options
3632 Queen Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
View the Tampa Paramedic to ASN/BSN curriculums.
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Job outlook and pay potential
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurse is expected to increase 6% from 2021-2031, about as fast as the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Registered nurses earn an average salary of $82,750 per year ($39.78 per hour). That would represent a significant raise for the average paramedic in the US ($49,500 per year, $23.80 per hour).
You can take a big step forward in your nursing career by becoming an RN.
Going from paramedic to RN
Pursuing the RN career path means transitioning from working as a first responder to becoming a crucial contributor to ongoing care once the patient reaches the hospital (or other medical facility).
As a registered nurse you’ll be the backbone of day-to-day operations in many healthcare settings. RNs help to:
- Develop and direct treatment plans
- Counsel patients and family members
- Ensure patient comfort
- Serve as the key connection between doctors and patients
Registered Nurse ranks as the #8 Best Healthcare Job for 2023Â according to U.S. News & World Report.
Can I specialize? RNs can specialize in an area of their choosing with enough education and experience. You may be able to use your experience as a paramedic to help become an emergency/ER nurse in the future.
Accreditations & Disclosures
1. Associate of Science in Nursing: The Associate of Science in Nursing program and the Associate of Science in Nursing-Bridge to ASN program at the Tampa location has an accredited status with the Florida Board of Nursing (4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3252, 850-245-4125, www.floridasnursing.gov). Consequently, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) licensing exam upon successful completion of the program. Passing this exam allows graduates to apply to the State Board of Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse.
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Herzing University located in Orlando, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm. Herzing University Tampa is included within the scope of this accreditation as an off-campus instructional site.
2. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Herzing University Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis 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.
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