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By completing our post master’s certificate program, you will earn a foundational education in holistic and integrative nursing methods which help you prepare for key nursing coaching certifications from the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC):

• AHNCC Nurse Coach (NC-BC)
• AHNCC Health and Wellness Nurse Coach (HWNC-BC); this certification also requires a holistic nurse certification as a prerequisite

After earning education and potentially certification, keep your job search broad, looking for listings such as “RN Health and Wellness Coach,” “Care Manager,” “Clinical Educator,” and other types of general references. Naming conventions, as well as educational/experience requirements, can vary significantly by employer in a developing nursing specialty.

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.

We design our programs to be appropriately challenging given the nature of the field. Finance can be a competitive, quickly evolving profession demanding dedication to lifelong learning. 

As with any new skill, learning finance takes study, practice, and hard work. Your discipline and dedication can translate to a rewarding, lucrative career. We offer a host of student services for online students to help you succeed in your studies and prepare to excel in your career after graduation.

Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org and many of our programs hold specialized programmatic accreditations. For more details about accreditation, visit: https://www.herzing.edu/accreditation-0

The next start date for both the bachelor’s and master’s degree program is September 8th.

We offer rolling admissions with 6 start dates per year and no application deadlines. You can apply now and prepare to start soon!
 

Availability of evening or night classes varies by program and class type. General education courses can typically be completed online on your schedule. In some cases, certain classwork or exams may require a set log-in time.

We work hard to fully prepare you for success in your work and provide as much flexibility as possible to achieve the right school-life balance. Our admissions team can help you determine how much coursework you can potentially complete in nights and evenings.

There is no general minimum GPA requirement to apply for the bachelor’s degree program.

To apply for the master’s degree program, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted, or a GPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study—as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended.

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.

Yes, the didactic coursework in the Finance program can be completed 100% online through Herzing's virtual learning environment. 

If students choose the internship option in place of a capstone project, internship requirements may vary by state and site, so students should confirm eligibility with the university.
 

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