Associate Degree
Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Idaho Residents
CLASSES START
Jul 8th
24 Mo. Program Length | 72 Credits |
Online Format | Hands-on Clinicals & Intensives |
Associate Degree
Online ASN Program
RN Prep for Idaho Residents
You can earn a nursing degree online in Idaho with Herzing University
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensure | No experience required for the pre-licensure ASN program—curriculum designed for non-nurses |
| Online ASN | Online ASN enrollment: Earn 25% tuition reduction as part of the Inaugural Class Scholarship1 |
| Bridge options | Online ASN bridge option available for licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular techs, and respiratory techs; RN to BSN option available for current RNs seeking to bridge to a bachelor’s degree |
| Clinicals | Herzing has partnerships with select clinical sites in the state of Idaho |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing; future possibilities include RN to BSN or RN to MSN |
Save 25% On Tuition
Through the Herzing University
Inaugural Class Scholarship
*Students must be enrolled on or before 9/4/2024.
Continuous enrollment is required.
Save 25% On Tuition
Through the Herzing University
Inaugural Class Scholarship
*Students must be enrolled on or before 9/4/2024.
Continuous enrollment is required.
Idaho students: Earn a nursing degree online
The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is a 72-credit undergraduate online pre-licensure program which prepares Idaho residents for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in family nursing, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and much more.
Our roots in online learning
Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.
Every year we work to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.
You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online ASN program to Idaho residents.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start September 4th
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Courses & curriculum details
| Program | Months | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) | 24 | 72 |
Required Courses in Nursing
All courses, 42.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in the ASN/AASN program must complete a minimum of 26.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. The Herzing University General Education offerings are listed below. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for additional information on general education requirement. 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111 Information Literacy 11.00 Semester Credit Hours in in Science SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses SC 166 Microbiology 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 Cultural Diversity 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 College Algebra 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science PS 105 Developmental Psychology * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 26.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. Science courses being transferred in from other institutions must meet the nursing program science requirements.
Special General Education Grading Requirements
The following general education courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (70%) or better for a student to continue in the nursing program. SC 166 Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 PS 105 Developmental Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 MA 109 College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 The following science courses must be completed with a grade of "B" (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program. SC 154 Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 SC 254 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Semester Credit Hours: 4.00 A student who is dropped from the nursing program for failing to achieve the minimum grade specified in the courses listed above, but who otherwise meets the academic standards of the University may transfer to another Herzing degree program and/or may appeal to reapply to the ASN/AASN nursing program in a future semester
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Admissions requirements
Requirements for enrollment in the Herzing University online Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program include:
- A high school or previous college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
- Achieve at least a composite score of 66 on the most current version of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS); TEAS score must be from within three years of anticipated date of matriculation.
- Students who have failed one or more nursing courses in another nursing program are not eligible to enroll in the online ASN.
Clinicals
Hands-on clinicals and intensives
Didactic, lecture-style coursework is completed 100% online in our online ASN program— though the hands-on component via clinicals and intensives remain a crucial part of your nursing education.
We use a precepted model for clinical experience, and we have a dedicated team to help you find clinical placement as near to you as possible.
- Clinicals. Herzing University partners with several institutions in Idaho as available sites for clinicals. Clinical site availability is subject to change, and we cannot guarantee your placement at any given institution prior to enrollment.
- Intensives. You will attend three 2-4 day intensives at our Nashville campus. In-person skills introduction, skills checks, testing, and faculty advisement ensure you’re on track to succeed right from the start as an RN.
RN career info in Idaho
Average salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in the state of Idaho earn an average annual salary of $83,090 per year ($39.95 per hour).*
Employment outlook
Projections Central projects employment of RNs in the state of Idaho to increase 19.9% from 2020-2030, translating to an additional 3,050 jobs.**
Careers
Job outlook for RNs in Idaho
The American Associate of Colleges of Nursing details the primary factors behind the nursing shortage straining healthcare institutions across the United States.
Employers in Idaho and throughout the country will continue to place a high value on competent, dedicated, and well-educated nursing professionals capable of delivering the best possible care to a growing patient population.
You can become the difference-maker both employers and patients are looking for. You can begin to build this foundation by earning a great nursing education.
Complete an associate degree education in nursing and you’ll be well-equipped to succeed as an RN and potentially climb the ladder to higher degree levels in the future.
Classes Start September 4th
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Disclosures
- The Herzing University Inaugural Class Scholarship is available to students enrolling in the online ASN programs during the July or September start dates. Students must be enrolled on or before 9/4/2024. Continuous enrollment is required.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
View all Herzing University Accreditation and Approvals
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000; View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program at http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp. Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissions granting initial accreditation.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2020-2030). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.