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The RN to MSN in Nursing Leadership & Administration (NLA) program is an accelerated 52-credit graduate program designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who aim to advance into leadership and administrative roles within the nursing field.

Key Features:

  • CCNE Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
  • Clinical Placements: Includes hands-on clinicals, with Herzing University pledging your clinical placement.
  • 100% Online Classes: Offers flexible learning that allows you to continue working while advancing your education.
  • Certification: Prepares you for the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Pathways: Go from ADN to MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration through the accelerated RN to MSN program. Alternatively, earn your BSN in the RN to BSN to MSN-NLA track.
  • Dual Credit Toward DNP: Earn dual credit towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
  • Quick Paths: Leverage transfer credits, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology to accelerate your educational journey.
  • Flexible Schedule: Designed for non-traditional students, balancing education with personal and professional commitments.
  • Virtual Services: Access academic advising, tutoring, technical support, and library services online.
  • Lifelong Support: Comprehensive career coaching and personalized student services to support your long-term career growth.

Organization

Herzing University

Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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