Associate Degree
Online ASN Program
Associate of Science in Nursing
CLASSES START
July 8th
24 Mo. Program Length | 72 Credits |
Online Format | Hands-on Clinicals & intensives |
Associate Degree
Online ASN Program
Associate of Science in Nursing
Take the first step towards a rewarding career in nursing – online!
| Prior experience | Designed for students without RN experience seeking an associate degree in nursing |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Earn 25% tuition reduction as part of the Inaugural Class Scholarship1 |
| Eligibility | Available for enrollment in select states2 |
| Format | All core didactic (lecture) courses are delivered online, including real-time and on-demand courses you can take when it’s best for you |
| Hands-on prep | Hands-on learning includes on-site clinicals and two intensives requiring attendance at a designated Herzing or partner site |
| QuickPaths | Discover the quickest path to advance your career with Herzing: future possibilities include RN to BSN or RN to MSN pathways |
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.
Earn a 2-year associate in nursing degree online with Herzing University
The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is a 72-credit undergraduate pre-licensure program which prepares you 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.
You can begin to make a significant difference in your community as a registered nurse. Partner with a university dedicated to your lifelong learning and success in your work. You are possible with Herzing University.
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
All of our nursing courses are designed to help you develop the body of knowledge and skills necessary to pass the NCLEX-RN and achieve immediate success as an entry-level RN.
All didactic (lecture) nursing courses in the program are delivered online through the Herzing University Canvas Learning Management System platform. Upon completing the program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN to earn licensure in your state.1
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) | 24 | 72 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program
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.
What's online, and what's in-person?
Online
All didactic (lecture) courses are asynchronous, meaning you can complete them online on your own schedule.
You have flexibility throughout the program to complete general education at your own pace.
Practicum instructor and peer collaboration requirements will be done via distance learning and offer flexible scheduling for the synchronous, or real-time, course elements.
In-person
Practical, hands-on training remains crucial and required preparation for earning an ASN and becoming a registered nurse. Our curriculum includes:
- Clinicals. There are eight clinical courses, seven of which include precepted clinical hours. You’ll complete the precepted hours in or near your geographic area. We have a dedicated team to help you find clinical placement.
- Intensives. You’ll be required to attend two 2-4 day intensives in Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the Inaugural Class Scholarship, the university will cover air and hotel expenses for these intensive experiences.
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the online ASN program is $925 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 the Inaugural Class scholarship, which offers 25% tuition reduction.1
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
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.
Eligible states for enrollment:
I don’t meet the enrollment requirements. Do I have any other options?
Yes! You still have multiple educational pathways to a nursing career even if you don’t qualify for the Online ASN program today:
You may qualify for our online Associate in General Studies – Pre-Nursing program.
You can begin taking college-level nursing courses now, raise your GPA, and potentially enter into our online BSN program in the future.
Residents of Alabama, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin may qualify to enroll in our on-campus practical nursing program. You can potentially qualify with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Campus availability: Akron, Birmingham, Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, Nashville, Orlando, and Tampa.
If you are a resident of Alabama, Florida, Ohio, or Tennessee, you may be eligible for our on-campus ASN program.
Campus availability: Akron, Birmingham, Nashville, Orlando, and Tampa.
Classes Start July 8th
Waived Enrollment Fee
Disclosures
Disclosures
1. The Herzing University Inaugural Class Scholarship is available to students enrolling in the online ASN programs on or before September 4th, 2024. Continuous enrollment is required. Additionally, this inaugural scholarship will cover air and hotel expenses for travel to the two intensives in Nashville, TN. Travel will be arranged for the student.
2. Eligible states for enrollment: Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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