Doctoral Program
Online DNP Program
for Vermont RNs
CLASSES START
Jan 6th
20-32 Mo. Program Length | CCNE Accredited† |
Online Format | BSN, MSN to DNP Pathways |
Doctoral Program
Online DNP Program
for Vermont RNs
Online DNP pathways built for working nurses in Texas
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited†, Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Specializations | Choose from several advanced nursing specialization options, including several nurse practitioner specialties |
| Eligibility | Pathways designed for current registered nurses in Texas who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing |
| Format | 100% online didactic courses, hands-on clinical experience, and completion of a DNP Practice Project |
| Clinicals | We pledge your clinical placement; Herzing has partnerships with select clinical sites in the state of Texas |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate nursing programs in 2024
Shape how nursing is done in Vermont as a doctorally-prepared leader in your chosen specialty
Herzing’s competency-based DNP curriculum emphasizes leadership development with coursework in improvement science, collaborative practice, population health, systems-based practice, and much more.
Our school exists to help students in Vermont and across the U.S. discover the educational path to the career they’ve always hoped to achieve. Partner with a university dedicated to helping you achieve your highest career goals as a nurse.
Our roots in online learning
Herzing University has been providing online learning to students throughout the United States since 2003.
We are constantly working to improve our processes to create strong, supportive online communities of nursing students and faculty eager to help each other succeed in their education and work.
You can become a part of our vibrant online community—we’re thrilled to open our online DNP program to Vermont residents.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Find your pathway to DNP with Herzing University
Program Options
Choose a specialty and begin pursuing the terminal degree in nursing. Students may consider enrolling in the following specialty BSN to DNP programs:
Pathway
Master’s degree holders may be eligible to enroll in a post master’s version of the DNP curriculum, which can be completed in less than two years (about 20 months).
Your clinical placement is our pledge.
We understand securing clinical placement as part of a DNP program in Vermont is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. 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 documents.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online graduate nursing degree programs in 2024.
✝The doctoral degree program in nursing at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional and programmatic accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
Advance to the highest levels of nursing with a Doctor of Nursing Practice
By pursuing a doctorate in nursing, you are taking a significant step to advance your nursing career to greater heights and continue to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in your community.
Earning a graduate-level education in an advanced specialization culminating in a Doctor of Nursing Practice builds a foundation for you to excel in your specialty and reach the top of the nursing field in Vermont.
Salary and employment data roughly estimates expected pay and employment expectations in Vermont for nurse practitioners and medical and health services managers - which includes positions aligned with our Nursing Leadership and Administration and Public Health specializations.
Average salary estimates in Vermont*
| Job/Career | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners (source) | $126,100 | $60.62 |
| Medical and Health Service Managers (source) | $130,510 | $62.74 |
Employment outlook in Vermont**
| Job/Career | Expected growth | Jobs added |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners (source) | 35.8% | 290 |
| Medical and Health Service Managers (source) | 30.5% | 320 |
Now Through Dec 31st
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Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / 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 neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
** Projections Central, Long-Term Projections (2022-2032). Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work, and degree field will affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, or other career growth.
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