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Tuition, fees, and expenses varies widely by program. After determining your program of interest, you can use our Tuition Wizard to find an initial estimate.

You are never alone! We offer many possibilities for financial aid for those who qualify, including scholarships and grants, loan options, VA/military benefits, and much more.

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.

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 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!
 

We have 6 start dates spread across full year-round study, resulting in start dates about every two months. Semesters last for 16 weeks (about 4 months) each.

You can view our academic calendar to see specific upcoming general start dates and other important dates to remember. We offer rolling admissions with no application deadlines.

Keep in mind start dates can vary by program and certain programs have a limited number of openings for new students. Your best bet is to contact admissions to confirm how soon you can enroll and start your new career path.

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.

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.

No, you don’t need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to begin working towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Current licensed registered nurses who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing may apply for our BSN to DNP program in a specialization of their choosing and begin working toward a DNP right away – without having to earn an MSN first.

There are a few considerations to keep in mind:

1. If your primary goal is to pursue a specialization such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), earning a DNP is not currently required. You can choose an MSN-FNP program and earn the master’s degree education you need to become an FNP.
2. It takes more time to complete a BSN to DNP curriculum compared to an MSN alternative. In the case of FNP, the MSN-FNP program takes 20 months compared to 32 months in the BSN to DNP-FNP program.¹
3. If your primary goal is to earn the terminal degree in nursing and reach the top of the field, a BSN to DNP program offers less time and lower cost than earning an MSN and DNP separately. Once again using the case of FNP, a BSN to DNP-FNP program takes less time (32 months) than earning an MSN-FNP and DNP separately (20 months each = 40 total months).

Contact our admissions team and we can help you determine what degree pathway is right for your lifestyle and overall career goals.

1. All program length estimates reflect average time to complete for full-time students and may vary. We strive to help you learn at a pace that’s right for you.

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.

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