Go from RT to RN with 91¸£ÀûÉç
| Accreditation | CCNE accredited BSN program,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Options | Choose an ASN or BSN degree pathway (RT to ASN only available in Clarksville, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, and Online) |
| Transfer credit | Transfer up to 54-90 approved credits |
| Format | Online general education classes + core on-campus courses - you may also choose to take an online bridge option with 100% online didactic classwork |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with 91¸£ÀûÉç |
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Satisfaction rate
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2024 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Overview: RT to ASN/BSN Degree Options
The RT to RN pathway includes associate and bachelor's degree in nursing program options which prepare you for a career as a registered nurse. Each program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the nursing process, health assessment, managing care, evidence-based practice, and much more.
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.
Experienced faculty
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
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.
Pathways
Choose your career pathway with Herzing
Associate degree
RT to ADN/ASN
- Program length: 20 months
- Credits: 72 credits to graduate
- Campus Availability:
Birmingham, Clarksville, Nashville, Online, Orlando, Tampa
Bachelor's degree
RT to BSN
- Program length: 28 months
- Credits: 120 credits to graduate
- Campus Availability:
Atlanta, Brookfield, Clarksville, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Online, Orlando, Tampa
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Your nursing career is possible
Join Emily and embark on a complete, holistic, career-focused education preparing you with the skills and knowledge to succeed as a registered nurse.
Going from RT to RN
Transitioning from respiratory therapist to RN involves broadening your knowledge and skills from a highly specialized field to the broader scope of nursing.
As a registered nurse, you’ll be the backbone of day-to-day operations in many healthcare settings. Your duties can include:
- Develop and direct treatment plans
- Counsel patients and family members
- Ensure patient comfort
- Serve as the key connection between doctors and patients
Registered Nurse ranks as the according to U.S. News & World Report.
Can I specialize? While a nursing degree curriculum can introduce a wider spectrum of course topics, RNs can specialize in an area of their choosing with enough education and experience. You may be able to use your experience as an RT to help become a respiratory/pulmonary nurse in the future.
Job outlook and pay potential
According to the , employment of registered nurse is expected to increase 5% from 2024-2034.*
Registered nurses an average salary of $98,430 per year ($47.32 per hour). That would represent a raise for the respiratory therapist in the US ($79,760 per year, $38.35 per hour).
You can take a big step forward in your nursing career by becoming an RN.
The Student Experience at Herzing
As a grad, my next step will be working as a PCU nurse. I also plan on continuing my education in the future!
Emilda Desir
Nursing | Orlando CampusWhat I liked most about my experience at 91¸£ÀûÉç were the faculty members. They made it feel like it was family here.
Wanda Colon
Nursing | Orlando CampusFinding a career I’m passionate about was very important to me. That’s why I decided to finish my schooling with 91¸£ÀûÉç. They understand and support non-traditional students with their online classes and the way they schedule on-campus classes.
Elvira RuÃz Gárate
Nursing | Madison CampusThroughout this experience, I realized I was stronger than I thought I was. Through all the hardships, I persevered and conquered my dreams despite all the obstacles.
Ketha Franklin-Frost
Nursing | Online CampusNow that I’m a graduate, I’m holding a position in staff education. You read that right – I’m already using my degree!
Elizabeth Porras
Nursing | Online CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
1. The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing at 91¸£ÀûÉç Atlanta, Brookfield, Clarksville, Kenosha, Madison, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, and Orlando are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (). This accreditation includes the baccalaureate degree program offered at the satellite 91¸£ÀûÉç Tampa location. 91¸£ÀûÉç is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.
91¸£ÀûÉç is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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| Program | 2025 Completion Ratei | 2025 NCLEX-RN/NCLEX-PN Pass Rateii |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 26.76% | 84.91% |
| Birmingham Campus: Practical Nursing | 23.57% | 97.96% |
| Birmingham Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 40.63% | 89.87% |
| Brookfield Campus: Practical Nursing | 29.63% | 80.39% |
| Kenosha Campus: Practical Nursing | 23.08% | 92.86% |
| Madison Campus: Practical Nursing | 14.58% | 100% |
| Madison Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 58.70% | 75% |
| Nashville Campus: Practical Nursing | 25.32% | 100% |
| Nashville Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 33.33% | 64.29% |
| Orlando Campus: Practical Nursing | 38.53% | 82.29% |
| Orlando Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 31.82% | 76.47% |
| Tampa Campus: Practical Nursing | 21.70% | 93.75% |
| Tampa Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 27.87% | 83.87% |
iIn accordance with ACEN requirements, program completion rate is the calculation of the percentage of students who enter the program of study and complete the program of study in the advertised program length (i.e., on-time). Calculation of the program complete rate begins with a student’s enrollment in the first nursing course and at the time when a student can no longer receive a 100% tuition refund for the first nursing course, regardless of the source of funds used to pay the students’ tuition. The calculation ends with students’ completion of all requirements for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree, as appropriate.
iiRates reflect the performance of graduates who took the NCLEX® for the first time between January 1 and December 31. This excludes the Birmingham Campus programs, which report NCLEX® pass rates based on all test attempts for graduates testing between January 1 and December 31, in accordance with Alabama Board of Nursing requirements.
The Clarksville Campus is a satellite location of the Nashville Campus. Therefore, completion and NCLEX® pass rates are aggregated for these two campus locations.
* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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