Doctoral Program
BSN to DNP-NLA
Nursing Leadership and Administration
CLASSES START
Sep 4th
28 Mo. Program Length | CCNE Accredited1 |
Online Format | We pledge Clinical Placement |
Doctoral Program
BSN to DNP-NLA
Nursing Leadership and Administration
Find your place as a decision-making leader in the field of nursing
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited1, Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online didactic classes, hands-on clinical experience, and completion of a DNP Practice Project |
| Clinicals | We pledge your clinical placement |
| Admissions | Eligibility requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum 3.0 GPA |
| Certification | Prepare for the nurse executive-board certified (NE-BC) credentialing exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate nursing programs in 2024
Go from BSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration with Herzing University
The BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Leadership and Administration degree is a 62-credit graduate program which prepares you for a career as a nursing leader. The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in systems-based practice, improvement science, epidemiology, collaborative practice, nursing informatics, economics, finance, and resource management, managing complex organizations, and much more.
Equip yourself with business, administrative, and leadership abilities to improve how nursing is done. Our program is built to help you earn influential positions in nursing leadership—both for individual healthcare institutions and the wider field of nursing.
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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Curriculum
BSN to DNP-NLA courses & curriculum details
Our curriculum is developed in compliance with the model for advanced nursing education of the AACN new Essentials (2021) Level 2 sub-competencies. The program prepares you for 21st century nursing practice focused on interdisciplinary knowledge, leadership, innovation, and the ability to impact systems and population health change.
All didactic courses are delivered online. The curriculum includes 135 hours of clinical experience in an administrative/leadership role and a DNP Practice Project.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Leadership and Administration – BSN to DNP | 28 | 62 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the BSN to DNP-NLA program is $755 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants—including our Nurses Circle of Achievement scholarship, which offers up to 10% tuition reduction.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Requirements
Admissions requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University BSN to DNP-NLA program include:
- Hold a current, active, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they live. (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement.)
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university or college with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of a BSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement.*
* Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
Now Through June 30th
Job outlook
Graduate from a BSN to DNP program with a specialization in nursing leadership and administration and you’ll be prepared to join a career field expected to grow rapidly over the next 10 years.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical and health services managers is expected to rise 28% from 2022-2032, much faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Careers
Discover the knowledge and skills to excel in an executive, leadership, or administrative role
The BSN to DNP-NLA program is designed to provide you the fastest path to both earn the highest degree in nursing and begin to make your impact as a leader in nursing.
A DNP curriculum including courses tailored specifically for the administrative and leadership path can prepare you to excel in decision-making roles in many types of healthcare institutions, including Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Director of Nursing, nurse manager, nurse consultant, nurse administrator, and many other possibilities.
In as few as 3 years, you can potentially transition from a clinical RN to a leadership position where you can begin making a significant impact in how nursing is done.
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Disclosures
1. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 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.
* 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.