Herzing's online public health nursing program pathways
Accreditation | CCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Options | Options for nurses who hold an ADN/ASN, BSN, or MSN |
Paying for school | Scholarships and financial aid available for those who qualify; transfer approved credit from prior college coursework to reduce cost and time |
Format | Flexible online study with multiple start dates |
Clinicals | We pledge your clinical placement; total clinical practicum hours vary by program |
QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Advance your career in public health nursing
Herzing University offers unique pathways for current Registered Nurses (RN) to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Public Health.

MSN-PH
Go from BSN to MSN-PH
- Program length: 16 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Admissions: View enrollment requirements

Accelerated MSN-PH
RN/ADN to Public Health Nursing
- Program length: 28 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Admissions: View enrollment requirements

Post Master's PH
Go from MSN to Public Health Nursing
- Program length: 8 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Admissions: View enrollment requirements

DNP-PH
BSN to DNP in Public Health Nursing
- Program length: 28 months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Admissions: View enrollment requirements
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement 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.

Tution & Cost
Tuition & Cost
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculums and processes to make our public health program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
The cost of tuition for our Public Health Nursing program options varies by program. Overall cost can be reduced through transfer credit from prior college coursework, scholarships and grants,