<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Herzing University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Bridge) program is designed to focus on the professional, communication, and medical skills required of those who choose to work in the medical field. Core courses in this online program could examine current legal aspects, nursing practices, and technology issues in medicine. Other topics are likely to cover nursing informatics, health care policies and ethics, and research practices. Students may be able to transfer in previous coursework or work experience (review the Course Catalog for transfer credit and test out policies), and they have the opportunity to choose electives so that they can customize their learning experience. This non-licensure program culminates in a pair of personal and professional development courses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Applicants to this Herzing University program should already be registered nurses and have at least an associate degree or a diploma in nursing. They should have compassion, patience, and strong organizational abilities. Though requirements may vary, applicants should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Students in this online program are required to complete at least 120 credit hours. Credit hours are split between core nursing courses, general education courses, electives, and personal and professional development courses. </p> <p><u>Required Nursing Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>NB 305</td><td> Professional Role Transition</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 345</td><td> Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Life Span</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 425</td><td> Nursing Informatics</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 434</td><td> Evidence-Based Nursing Research and Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 435</td><td> Global Health Policy, Ethics, and Law in Nursing</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 455</td><td> Nursing Leadership and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>NB 474</td><td> Community Health Nursing Bridge</td></tr> </table><p><u>Transfer Credits in Nursing, General Education, and Open Electives</u> </p> <ul><li>60.00 semester credit hours are required. <ul><li>Up to 50.00 semester credit hours from nursing core courses (non-general education courses) may be transferred from an associate degree or diploma in nursing. </li></ul></li><li>Transfer Credits in General Education <ul><li>Up to 10.00 semester credit hours from general education courses may be transferred from an associate degree or diploma in nursing. </li></ul></li><li>Open Elective Courses <ul><li>Students not transferring 60.00 semester credit hours in nursing core courses or general education may make up the difference with open electives. </li></ul></li></ul><p><u>Required Courses in General Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Credits</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>4.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Cultural Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>6.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> English Composition or Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> General Education Electives</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Humanities With a Critical Thinking Focus</td></tr> <tr><td>1.00 Semester Credit Hour</td><td> Information Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>7.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Mathematics (College Algebra and Statistics)</td></tr> <tr><td>4.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Natural Science With a Lab Component</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Social or Behavioral Science</td></tr> <tr><td>3.00 Semester Credit Hours</td><td> Speech</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of this program may be able to pursue additional responsibilities related to their current nursing position. Employment could be sought within hospitals, long-term care facilities, educational institutions, or rehabilitation centers. Certain positions could depend on a student's experience as well as his or her medical, interpersonal, and organizational knowledge. </p> <p>Registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree could pursue opportunities as: </p> <ul><li>Lead Nurses </li><li>Clinical Educators </li><li>Nurse Managers </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After graduating from this online program, students may find it helpful to their personal and education goals to apply for a master's degree. These degrees could allow students to specialize in a specific area of medicine or prepare for certification testing for additional employment opportunities. Certain positions within the medical field may require further certifications or higher-level degrees. </p> <p>Master's degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Nursing </li><li>Master of Science in Midwifery </li><li>Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia </li><li>Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education </li><li>Master of Science in Health Care Management </li><li>Master of Science in Nursing Administration </li><li>Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management</li></ul>