Herzing University (HU) - Online Direct Entry MSN

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Hi everyone, I'm a non-nurse who is looking at several different direct entry programs and came across the Herzing University program which seems perfect or me, especially since I can roll the pre-requisites into the course. Is there anyone that is currently enrolled or has previous experience with the direct entry MSN or any of their MSN programs that can share the experience? Thanks!

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@AMCINNC Hi have you received any useful feedback on this program? I am also interested in enrolling.

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tdnurse said:

@AMCINNC Hi have you received any useful feedback on this program? I am also interested in enrolling.

I have yet to receive any kind of useful feedback. Still interested but getting wary...

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I talking to someone Wednesday about the program.

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@cjpowersHow did that go?

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Unfortunately, I cannot attend because I was in a previous program in 2018. Instead of getting a W I got a WF. So I have to find another program to go in to that would work well with and that is online. 

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Aww OK. Wishing you good luck with finding a program ! 

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Hello, Did you ever end up enrolling in the program? I have scheduled the TEAS exam. If all goes well I am thinking of applying for the May 2024 term. However, the advisors do not offer much insight or information about the program so I have some reservations. Please share your experience with me. 

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tdnurse said:

Aww OK. Wishing you good luck with finding a program ! 

tdnurse, did you start program?

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Hi,

I am currently enrolled in Herzing MSN- DE program. It is convenient if you are ready to start Now, but there are some drawbacks. 1. You have to go with the flow as the school  work out issues because it is a new program. The program has a learning platform that most students complain about. 2. In person clinical is given at the end of Semester 1, but I feel like an orientation is needed in the beginning to outline expectations prior to start. 3. It is expensive. 4. There are milestone exams to take to ensure you will pass the NCLEX. Other things about the program 1. prerequisites are offered prior to starting the nursing program. 2. You can finish the program quickly. If you are self-motivated, this program may be a good fit. Try to look on the bright side to push through. In X amount of months, you will be a master's level RN. 

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Lisa2025 said:

Hi,

I am currently enrolled in Herzing MSN- DE program. It is convenient if you are ready to start Now, but there are some drawbacks. 1. You have to go with the flow as the school  work out issues because it is a new program. The program has a learning platform that most students complain about. 2. In person clinical is given at the end of Semester 1, but I feel like an orientation is needed in the beginning to outline expectations prior to start. 3. It is expensive. 4. There are milestone exams to take to ensure you will pass the NCLEX. Other things about the program 1. prerequisites are offered prior to starting the nursing program. 2. You can finish the program quickly. If you are self-motivated, this program may be a good fit. Try to look on the bright side to push through. In X amount of months, you will be a master's level RN. 

How expensive are we talking about? Is the curriculum and pace doable?

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The tuition is $735 per credit hour. It is expensive, but I wanted to expedite the process.  The curriculum and pace are doable, but it depends on the person. It is nursing school and difficult. The people who complain are students used to making A+ in other coursework. This is not how nursing school works. You are responsible for all content and must digest large quantities of it every day. If you cannot apply what you learned, you will not do well on the tests. You have to be motivated even when you are unmotivated.🙂

Overview:

We complete RealizeIt which is the content of the course. At the end of each session, there are knowledge check questions.  This takes hours to complete.

Discussion boards are a part of the course work. You make an initial response on day 1, peer response on day 2, and peer response on day 3.  All responses must have an up-to-date citation to support the content. This may take place in 2-3 courses at a time so it is tedious work. The word count for these submissions are like one to two paragraphs. 

Research assignments are due occasionally, but the professors generally cap the number of pages to 3-4. 

Milestone tests are given 4 times in the program. Students hate these. They predict whether you know enough material to be successful on the NCLEX. I have taken 1 so far and passed on the first attempt. If you do not pass, you are given a second attempt. If you do not pass the third time, you are given remediation for 8 weeks that push back your graduation date by that amount of time.  If you fail on your final attempt, you are unenrolled from the nursing program. 

At the end of major courses like Med Surge, Fundamentals, etc., there are HESI specialty exam that factor into your final grade for the course. My classmates calculated if you do well on your assignments you can score low on it and still pass with a B'  

Clinicals are held at a select location every semester. The clinicals typical lasts 3-4 days. A milestone test is completed during this time.  

Clinical Rotations are held locally about 1-2 hours away from home.  I start my first one at the hospital in 2 weeks. 

Everything we do in the program is designed so we can pass the NCLEX.

Other options I checked into was WGU Prelicensure BSN (It is cheaper, but I wanted my MSN), Emory University etc.and a few others.  I needed prerequisites and Herzing allowed me to take them over the Summer and fall semesters and dive right into nursing in the Spring semester.  I am satisfied. I will use some of the travel nursing money to pay off those loans I took out to pay tuition🙂 

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