Take a faster path to a nursing career with Herzing's Tampa campus

Thinking of starting a new professional career as a nurse? With our BSN-Accelerated Option, you could be part of the next generation of nurses in as little as 20 months!

CCNE-accredited*
20 month program, pending transfer credit**
Transfer up to 90 approved credits
Designed for those who hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree

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Next Start: January 6th

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Change to a Career that Changes Lives

Designed for students who hold a non-nursing baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, Herzing's accelerated BSN option builds on your previous bachelor's degree with courses that teach knowledge and skills for nursing care across the lifespan.

Accelerated BSN Option

20 Months (pending transfer credit)**

BSN Program

24-36 Months (pending transfer credit)

Herzing's accelerated BSN option equips you for a long-lasting nursing career through:

Hands-on training in our state-of-the-industry lab facilities
Strong academic support
Thorough grounding in theories of nursing practice, including ethics and leadership
Rigorous clinical training experience with our community healthcare partners

How the Accelerated BSN Option Works

Herzing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 120-credit degree program. The exact number of classes and time it takes you to complete the Accelerated BSN Option will depend on your previous college experience.

If all your general education and science courses transfer, you can complete the program in as few as 20 months. As a graduate, you will be fully prepared for the National Council Licensure Exam for RNs (NCLEX).

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What Will I Learn in Herzing's Accelerated BSN Program?

Required courses include:

Nursing Pathophysiology
Health Assessment
Nursing Fundamental Concepts
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Pharmacology
Mental Health Nursing II
Family Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Community and Public Health Nursing
Review of Integrated Nursing Concepts
Health and Policy Management
Epidemiology, Research and Theory
Technology and Nursing Informatics and Advanced Practice
Systems-Based Practice

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At Herzing, we believe that providing you with a caring, supportive community will have a positive impact on your learning experience. We know our students by name and are committed to your academic, personal, and professional success. Discover why Herzing's student-first approach, individual attention, and caring community set us apart from other colleges and universities.

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