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Advance your career in public health nursing

赫京大学为当前的注册护士(RN)提供了获得公共卫生护理学硕士(MSN)的独特途径.

Public Health Nurse Reviewing Strategy with Healthcare Team

Public Health Nurse Smiling with Team of Healthcare Professionals

Nurse Practitioner Smiling with Patient
 

8-28 Mo.

Program length


16-52

Credits

Online

Format


ASN, BSN, MSN

Degree required

Herzing's online public health program pathways

AccreditationCCNE accredited,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
OptionsOptions for nurses who hold an ADN/ASN, BSN, or MSN
Paying for schoolScholarships and financial aid available for those who qualify; transfer approved credit from prior college coursework to reduce cost and time
FormatFlexible online study with multiple start dates
ClinicalsWe pledge your clinical placement; total clinical practicum hours vary by program
QuickPathsTransfer credit, stackable credentials, 和自适应学习技术,为学生更快地接受高等教育搭建了一条通道
Waived enrollment fee Classes start July 8th

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Discover your potential

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MSN Clinical Placement Pledge Herzing Badge

Your clinical placement is our pledge.

We understand securing clinical placement is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, 软件下载通过逐步的临床指导流程提供指导和支持,以确保您能够获得所需的临床实践经验.

As a Herzing student, 软件下载鼓励你找到自己的导师和临床场所,因为这样做有很多好处. 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 agreement.

Scholarship Opportunities

We are proud to have awarded $10+ million in scholarships and grants to nursing students in 2023.

An affordable, career-focused education is possible with Herzing University.

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Tuition & Cost

Tuition & Cost

Our goal is your career advancement. 这就是为什么软件下载一直在努力改进软件下载的课程和流程,使软件下载的公共卫生幸运28计划尽可能负担得起,同时为你们在工作中取得成功做好准备.

The cost of tuition for our Public Health program options is $615 per credit. Overall cost can be reduced through transfer credit from prior college coursework, scholarships and grantsloansVA and military benefits, and several additional options for financial aid.

With Herzing University, you are never alone, and we offer many options to help you invest in yourself, earn your master’s degree in nursing and become a public health nurse.

  • Pathways to Success

    Many of our online programs offer pathways for continued learning, which allow you to move from one degree, such as an associate degree, to a bachelor’s degree, to a master’s degree.

  • Flexible and Convenient

    Earn your degree from the comfort of your own home. There are no designated times you must be online. You can log into your virtual classroom when it’s convenient for you.

  • Personalized Attention

    At Herzing, being online does not mean being alone.你将得到软件下载在传统课堂上提供的同样个性化的关注和以职业为中心的教育.

  • Online and/or On-Campus

    Get the best of both worlds. 软件下载的一些学位课程是专门在线提供的,有些课程是校园和在线课程的结合.

I don’t have a nursing degree. Where do I start?

护理方面有多种可能适合你的教育途径:

  • Our on-campus Accelerated BSN program, available at select Herzing campuses, 允许你在短短20个月内获得护理学学士学位(BSN)(大多数学生在24个月内完成). Eligible for students who have already earned a non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
  • If you have not yet earned an undergraduate degree in any major, you will need to first enroll in a pre-licensure Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or BSN program.
  • MSN Direct Entry program. 从软件下载的在线直接进入MSN计划开始,开始朝着护理学硕士(MSN)的方向努力. You can graduate in as few as 20 months.

Once you’ve earned a nursing degree, you can become eligible to enroll in a public health MSN, RN to MSN, or post master's certificate program.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

公共卫生护理专业的薪水会根据你的教育程度而有很大的不同, experience, and state of employment.

In the case of your first entry-level nursing job in public health, you may not be required to advance your education to the master’s level to qualify. 所有专业的注册护士的平均年薪为89,010美元(42美元).80 per hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).*

获得硕士学位可以帮助你有资格在公共卫生护理领域担任高级管理和领导职位. The BLS reports the average salary for medical and health service managers is $127,980 per year ($61.53 per hour).*

公共卫生护士指的是一大类不同类型的护士,重点是教育和疾病预防. Common types of community and public health nurses include school nurse, maternal and child health nurse, occupational health nurse, and case management nurse.

具有高等教育和经验的phn有资格成为顾问或作为护士团队的主任或经理领导一个团队.

公共卫生专业人员的顶级认证之一是国家公共卫生检查员委员会(NBPHE)颁发的公共卫生认证(CPH)认证。. You’ll need a combination of education and experience to qualify to sit for the exam.1

You may not need to be certified to earn every type of job in public health nursing. However, CPH certification can separate your resume from the rest, and shows employers you’ve got the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in the position.

1. You must meet specific eligibility criteria to sit for the CPH exam. The Herzing University MSN program in Public Health is not accredited by CEPH.

顾名思义,公共卫生MSN是为当前注册护士设计的护理学位, while an MPH is designed for non-nursing professionals.

注册公共卫生MSN,你将学习护理专业课程,涵盖技术和护理信息学等主题, research methods, evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and much more. 你将有机会追求公共卫生的轨道,同时继续推进你的护理知识和技能.

After earning a master’s degree you may pursue further nursing credentials in a post-master’s certificate in nursing program. Herzing offers multiple certificate options with concentrations in:

After earning master's-level preparation in the specialty of your choosing, you can then advance to the doctorate level by enrolling in our online Post Master's DNP program.

Earning an MSN or DNP represents a huge step forward in your education, but there is always more to learn. We are your lifelong partner in learning, dedicated to helping you earn the education needed to reach your highest career goals.

“公共护理”和“社区护理”这两个词经常互换使用,但它们不一定是一回事.

Community health nurses 通常直接与个人、家庭和团体合作,以取得更好的健康结果.

Public health nurses usually take a broader approach to patient populations. They focus on advocating for change in systems, reforming policy, and health promotion.

一般来说,社区卫生护士直接帮助人们充分利用现有系统, while public health nurses focus on improving those systems.

Of course, there are several factors behind why jobs are named the way they are. When you start looking for jobs in public health or community health nursing, 一定要通读职位描述,确定这个职位是否适合你的技能和喜好.

A Public Health Nurse (PHN) can work in a variety of community-based roles. 他们评估、评价和实施干预措施,以改善卫生系统和政策. 他们的工作可以涉及较小的社区或较大的公共和全球患者群体.

Some job responsibilities can include health education, case management, program planning, policy development, epidemiology and disease prevention, and much more.

Learn more about what public health nurses do, 包括你可以做的不同类型的工作以及在该领域取得成功所需的技能的例子.

Accreditation

Accreditation & Disclosures

1. 麦迪逊分校的护理硕士学位课程获得美国大学护理教育委员会(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 赫京大学被批准通过与麦迪逊主校区合作,以在线学习方式提供课程, Wisconsin.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / 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既不代表它的毕业生将获得劳工统计局计算的特定工作的平均工资,也不保证从它的幸运28计划毕业后就能找到工作, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.

Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.

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