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No, we are not a for-profit university. Herzing University is a nonprofit educational institution as of 2015.

The best way to complete the program faster is to transfer all approved credit from prior college coursework. Our admissions team can help you determine how much credit you are approved to transfer. Be prepared to share all relevant documentation; you may be surprised which credits are transferable—so be sure to include everything.

Yes, nurse coaching is legitimate. It is a structured, relationship-based approach developed within nursing that focuses on helping people make meaningful changes related to health, well-being, and self-care.

The American Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation (AHNCC) strengthens the legitimacy of nurse coaching by establishing recognized standards within the profession and defining formalized certification pathways.

Nurse coaching is legitimate, but like many specialized nursing roles, its value depends on proper training, staying within scope of practice, and using evidence-informed approaches.

Our online division is based out of our home office in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 275 W Wisconsin Ave Ste. 210, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Career-focused online degree programs are available for students across the US, pending any program-specific state eligibility requirements.

Several recent studies support the claim that yes, holistic and integrative nursing methods can have a measurable positive effect on patient outcomes: 

• A 2025 randomized controlled trial from BMC Nursing concluded holistic nurse coaching was “found to significantly enhance diabetes self-management and empowerment” based on long-term impact on HbA1c levels (blood sugar)
• A 2026 research study from Clinical Hypertension found integrative, multimodal nursing interventions such as yoga, adherence education, and self-monitoring significantly improved blood pressure and reduced stress for middle-aged adults with uncontrolled hypertension
• A 2026 cohort study from Scientific Reports concludes a holistic nursing model can offer “significant advantages” for ICU patients, including reducing serious adverse reactions and improved cooperation between doctors and nurses

The body of peer-reviewed literature affirming holistic nursing practices grows as these methods continue to be adopted and measured in discrete use cases. 

As a registered nurse with formal education in holistic and integrative nursing, you can be at the forefront of an impactful new vector of whole-person patient care.

Holistic nursing is important because health is rarely shaped by physical symptoms alone. Stress, relationships, beliefs, culture, environment, and emotional well-being can all affect how a person heals, copes, and engages in care. Holistic nursing matters because it helps nurses respond to the fuller picture, leading to more person-centered, compassionate, and meaningful care.

More broadly, holistic nursing helps move the profession toward care that is not only clinically sound, but also more human-centered. It reinforces nursing’s role in healing, advocacy, cultural humility, and whole-person well-being, which can strengthen both patient care and the profession’s identity overall.

Herzing University is dedicated to YOU. Here at Herzing, we are career-focused, convenient and caring. Our specialized nursing programs were designed to help you achieve the career that you want in nursing at an affordable price.

Herzing offers diploma, undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees across 8 states at 11 different campuses and our online program, so you can choose the program and location.

But don’t take our word for it! Hear from current and graduated students who agree that Herzing helped them attain their educational and career goals.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not specify salary ranges for “holistic” nurses, or any different types of unique nursing specialties. Pay ranges can vary based on many factors.

Nurse practitioners earn an average salary of $132,000 per year ($63.46 per hour) in the US, according to the BLS.* Other types of APRNs can expect salary estimates in a similar general range.

MSN-prepared RNs who earn a certificate in holistic integrative nursing can increase their value to both patients and potential employers alike. Advance your education and you can potentially increase your earning potential.

Students may choose to complete an internship in place of a capstone project, depending on program requirements and state availability. Internships are designed to help students apply classroom learning in a real-world business or finance setting while building professional experience before graduation. 

Students are generally responsible for securing an internship site, with guidance and support from the university throughout the process. Some internships may also lead to future employment opportunities, although employment is not guaranteed.

There are general education courses in math you may need to complete depending on your prior education.

However, mathematics is not a significant part of a career in cybersecurity, and our core cybersecurity curriculum does not include any math courses.