Herzing University, Minneapolis Receives Board of Nursing Approval

CRYSTAL, Minn., June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On June 4, 2009, Herzing
University received approval from the Minnesota Board of Nursing to begin a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. This achievement is the
culmination of years of preparation.

A new medical lab, extensive library holdings, and highly-credentialed nursing
faculty and staff are just a few of the additions brought to campus to prepare
for the program, which is scheduled to begin classes in September 2009.

Herzing's creation of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
reflects the rising shortage for bachelor-prepared registered nurses in
Minnesota and across the U.S. The Herzing BSN will aid in filling that need by
graduating nurses in a shorter amount of time than other BSN nursing schools
in Minnesota, which Herzing Nursing Program Director, Dr. Jessica Hanzel,
partly attributes to the program's unique approach to admissions. "Students
are admitted into the program from the first day of class -- there's no
waiting around for 2 or 3 years just to see if [the student] will even get
accepted into the nursing program," she stated.

Another time-saving component is Herzing's year-round scheduling which allows
for completion of the BSN in just 3 years. "By offering 3 semesters every
school year, career-focused students can earn their degree in the shortest
time possible," said Campus President, John Slama. "This gets them working in
their desired career field and maximizing their earning potential ASAP."

The Herzing BSN program's innovative curriculum and class schedule are
designed for students seeking a professional degree in a convenient format.
Student applications are already being accepted.

About Herzing University

Herzing University has a 50-year history in the Twin Cities and values its
ever-growing relationship with the area's healthcare industry. Additional
Herzing campuses located throughout the U.S. already offer associate degrees
in nursing, so incorporating the Bachelor's in Nursing was the next natural
step toward meeting the dynamic needs of the communities Herzing graduates
serve.

Herzing University offers diploma, associate degree, and bachelor's degree
programs in various healthcare fields in addition to an online MBA in Health
Care Management. Academic programs in business, technology, design, and public
safety are also highly regarded. Herzing University is accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association
(www.ncahlc.org; 800.621.7440).

For information on Herzing's BSN or to apply to the program, please contact:

Dr. Jessica Hanzel
Nursing Program Director
Herzing University
(763) 231-3167
jhanzel@mpl.herzing.edu
http://www.herzing.edu/

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Dr. Jessica Hanzel, Nursing Program Director of Herzing University,
+1-763-231-3167, jhanzel@mpl.herzing.edu