Herzing University-Brookfield

Program Length & Format

• 20-24 months (24 months if science prerequisites are needed)
• Total credits: 120 semester credit hours
• Format: On-campus core nursing classes at Brookfield, Wisconsin campus with some online components
• Dual credit option available for select graduate courses towards MSN degree
• Clinicals, labs, and simulation experiences included

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Diploma, HSED, or GED) required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution or equivalent foreign degree required
• Cumulative GPA requirements:
  • 3.50-4.00: no science prerequisite or TEAS test required
  • 3.00-3.49: minimum 3.00 GPA in designated college science courses, no TEAS required
  • 2.50-2.99: composite TEAS score of 66 or higher required
• Science GPA calculated from Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology; two courses must be included
• Minimum grade of B (80%) required in Anatomy & Physiology for transfer credit

Prerequisites

• Required science courses:
  • Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses (4 credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses (4 credits)
  • Principles of Nutrition (2 credits)
  • Microbiology (3 credits)
  • Chemistry (3 credits)
• Mathematics: Statistics (3 credits)
• Required science courses must be completed with at least a B (80%) grade; maximum two attempts allowed
• Other general education courses must be completed with at least a C (70%) grade

Selection Process

• Rolling admissions with no set application deadlines
• Admission decisions based on cumulative GPA, science GPA, TEAS score, and space availability
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition and fees estimated using Herzing University Tuition Wizard; contact school for specific costs
• Waived enrollment fee for program start date January 5th
• Transfer credit policies may reduce total tuition by up to 90 approved credits from prior degree

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours integrated throughout program with 630 total clinical hours
• Simulation lab experiences included for skill development
• Clinical sites located in Brookfield and surrounding community healthcare facilities

Credit Transfer

• Block transfer credit of at least 35 semester credit hours awarded for general education and open elective courses from previously earned bachelor’s degree
• Additional transfer credits for program support and non-clinical nursing courses evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Contacts

• Herzing University Brookfield/Milwaukee Campus
• Address: 15895 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
• Administrative offices: 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 210, Milwaukee, WI 53203
• Toll-Free contact available; call for admissions and financial aid inquiries